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Mrs. Margaret DE BRAY
Mrs. Margaret (COOK) DEBRAY, mother of Mrs. Cora DEBRAY SHANNON, a member of
the board of Blair county poor directors, died at the SHANNON home, Hillside
avenue and Fifty-eighth street, Altoona at 6:20 o’clock yesterday morning of
pneumonia.
She was born at Orbisonia, Huntingdon county, April 26, 1869, a daughter of
Anthony and Amelia (MADDEN) COOK, and was united in marriage, January, 1892,
with George S. DEBRAY, who died in 1897.
Surviving are one son and one daughter, Ivan L. DEBRAY, Cleveland, O., and
Mrs. Howard B. SHANNON; two grandchildren, one brother, Jesse M. COOK,
Bellwood; five sisters, Mrs. J. L. JOHNSON, Chicago; Mrs. R. G. TOMLINSON,
Stratford, Ont.; Mrs. Bertha L. AKE, Mrs. Mary L. MURRAY and Mrs. Henry
TUTE, all of Altoona and one half-brother, J. A. MATTHEWS, Hollidaysburg.
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Bower C. BARTON
Bower C. BARTON, a member of one of Shirleysburg’s pioneer families and a
retired employee of the East Broad Top Railroad Company, passed away at the
home of his sister-in-law, Mrs. Jessie BARTON, 121 Shaver street, Mount
Union, on Tuesday evening, January 23, 1940, at 10:15 o’clock.  He had been
in ill health for the past two years but had been confined to his home only
seventeen days prior to his death.  Had he lived until February, 1940, he
would have been 90 years of age.
He was the last member of his immediate family and he represented the fourth
generation of the BARTON family which settled in Shirleysburg in 1785.  The
progenitor of the BARTON kin was of English extraction.
Bower C. BARTON was a son of Thomas and Mary (SWINEFORD) BARTON, and was
born at Shirleysburg in February, 1850.  His entire life was spent in
Shirleysburg, where he was educated in the public schools and Shirleysburg
Academy.  After finishing school he entered the employ of the East Broad Top
Railroad Company February 1, 1876 as station agent at Shirleysburg, and held
this position until he retired 60 years later on January 1, 1936.  General
Superintendent C. D. JONES of the East Broad Top Railroad Company on being
informed of the death of the veteran employee today remarked about the
wonderful record of service that Mr. BARTON had given to the company.
He was a member of the Baptist church of Shirleysburg and in politics was an
ardent Republican.  The two burial plots in Shirleysburg were donated to the
borough of Shirleysburg by the BARTON families.
Two nieces and five nephews are his survivors.
Funeral services will be held at Blatt’s funeral home in Mount Union on
Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. H. H. MCILROY of
Huntingdon, Baptist minister, and Rev. H. G. KEEN, Presbyterian minister of
Mount Union.  Interment will be made in the BARTON plot in Shirleysburg
cemetery, directed by Blatt’s funeral service.

Forrest E. MYERS
Forrest E. MYERS, 1520 Second avenue, Altoona, died of a heart ailment
yesterday afternoon at 1:05 o’clock at the Mercy hospital.  Mr. MYERS was
employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad company for the past 33 years.
He was a son of William and Martha Jane (PRICE) MYERS, both deceased, and
was born at Hill Valley, Huntingdon county, February 22, 1881.
Mr. MYERS was a resident of Altoona for the major part of his life.  His
wife, Dora E. (WOGAN) MYERS, died May 10, 1936.  Members of the family
include two daughters, Mrs. C. E. TREASURE, Miss Thelma MYERS and a
granddaughter, Jetta Mae TREASURE, all at home; one sister, Mrs. Annie
KOOKEN of Tyrone and three brothers, Harvey of Juniata, Elmer of Tyrone, and
Frank of Haddenfield, N. J.
The body may be viewed at Gilden’s funeral home this afternoon where service
will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock.  Interment will be in
Greenwood cemetery.

Ferdinand GALBRAITH
Ferdinand GALBRAITH died at his home, Division street, Mount Union, Sunday
evening, July 7, 1940, following a prolonged illness.
A son of the late Benjamin and Mary Reed GALBRAITH, he was born in Shade Gap
on August 7, 1867; hence at the time of death was aged 72 years, eleven
months.  He was the last member of his immediate family.
On October 30, 1935, Mr. GALBRAITH was united in marriage to Mrs. Ella M.
PRICE at the Methodist parsonage in Mount Union by the Rev. R. Skyles OYLER.
The widow and the following step-children survive:  Mrs. Laura (PRICE)
SHORE, of Mount Union; Elwood PRICE, of Mapleton Depot, and Ellsworth PRICE,
of Cedar Crest.  These nephews and nieces also survive:  Mrs. Lotta STONER,
of Harrisburg; Mrs. Etta ROGERS and William GALBRAITH, of Mount Union; Harry
GALBRAITH, of Altoona; Frank GALBRAITH, of Mount Union; Mrs. Beulah
GRIFFITH, of  York, and Miss Emma GALBRAITH, of Harrisburg.
Mr. GALBRAITH had followed the trade of plasterer.  In his demise Mount
Union has lost a highly respected citizen.  His Christian life was worthy of
note.  He was a lifelong member of the Mount Union Methodist church and
attended the Men’s Bible class of that church taught by W. O. FIELDS.  He
enjoyed the friendship of a wide circle of friends.
Short prayer services will be held at the late home, Division street, at
10:30 a. m. Tuesday, July 9.  The body will then be removed to the church,
where it will lie in state from 12 o’clock noon until the hour of the
concluding funeral services at 2:30 p. m.  The Rev. W. W. WILLARD will
officiate.  Interment will be made in the Odd Fellows cemetery, Mount Union,
directed by Ott’s funeral service.

Richard UTLEY
A. Richard UTLEY, aged 20 years, 7 months and 28 days, only son of Mr. and
Mrs. Enoch UTLEY died at his home in Penn township at 6:00 p. m. on Tuesday,
May 14, 1935, after a long illness of complications.
He was born on September 16, 1914, in Orbisonia, where he resided until he
was nine years of age.  At that time he moved with his parents to Huntingdon
and attended the public schools here, being graduated from the Huntingdon
high school in 1932.  They later moved to their present home in Penn
Township.
Surviving in addition to the parents are three aunts, Mrs. Robert CROWNOVER,
of Altoona, Mrs. E. N. ISENBERG, of Huntingdon, and Mrs. John NEAL, of
Oneida township; also one uncle, Samuel UTLEY, of Penn township.
Although stricken with poor vision, Richard showed promise of usefulness in
life and was talented in music, inventiveness and short story writing.  He
was never idle, but was always occupied in plotting a story, picking out a
melody or working out the plan of his mechanical dream.  He had a sweet,
kindly feeling for others and his many friends will recall the delightful
evenings spent at his home in Penn township, when Richard put on his three
piece orchestra.  But best of all was the fine Christian spirit he always
had for old and young and the courage he showed at the end when he went out
saying that he had tried to express in his best way the beautiful things he
felt.  He was a member of the Church of the Brethren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p. m. Friday, May 17, at the Church of
the Brethren, Huntingdon, and will be in charge of the pastor, Rev. F. B.
STATLER.  Interment in Riverview cemetery.

Mrs. Minnie DIVEN, of Shade Gap, died on Wednesday afternoon, June 5, 1940
at her home, after a seven weeks’ illness.
She was born on October 6, 1867 at Three Springs, a daughter of William and
Mary (LANE) WAGNER.  At the time of death she was aged 72 years, seven
months and twenty-nine days.
Surviving are her husband, Oliver DIVEN, one sister, Mrs. Emma SHAFFER, of
Mount Union, and a brother, C. B. WAGNER, of Three Springs.
Mrs. DIVEN was a member of the Shade Gap Presbyterian church.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning at 10 o’clock in the Shade
Gap Presbyterian church, conducted by the Rev. Duncan SALMOND.  Burial will
be made in Pine Grove cemetery, Neelyton, by Behel’s funeral service.

Sophia Catharine MORGAN
Mrs. Sophia Catharine MORGAN, widow of the late George W. MORGAN, died at
her late home, 21 W. Garber Street, Mt. Union, Saturday, Nov. 13, 1937 at
10:30 p. m.  Death was caused by pneumonia which illness confined her to her
home three weeks.
Mrs. Sophia Catharine MORGAN was the daughter of William and Mary
(BOLLINGER) TRAXLER and was born in Shade Valley, August 30, 1862.  She was
united in marriage with George W. MORGAN February 3, 1881 at Shade Gap.  Mr.
MORGAN died August 19, 1916.
Mrs. MORGAN was a member of the First Methodist church of Mount Union.  She
was a home-loving person and although quiet in her disposition had many
friends who regret her passing.
Surviving are one son, J. Lawrence MORGAN and one daughter, Mrs. Mary Ethel
GRANT, both of Mount Union.  There are 8 grandchildren surviving.  One son,
William Cloyd MORGAN died January 10, 1937.
Four sisters also survive.  They are Mrs. Mary LOCKE, Shade Gap, Pa.;  Mrs.
Ellen GOSHORN, Shade Valley; Mrs. Mae SMELKER, Terral, Texas and Mrs. Laura
STAYNER, Newton Hamilton.
Funeral services will be held from her late home, at 21 W. Garber street,
Mount Union, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock.  Rev. W. W. WILLARD will
officiate.  Interment will be made in the I. O. O. F. cemetery.  Blatt
funeral service.

David P. ENYEART, one of Shirley township’s older and well known residents,
died at his home in Gilboa Sunday, April 2, 1922, after a lingering illness
from asthma and complications.  He was born in Cromwell township March 26,
1849; the son of John and Susannah GROVE ENYEART.  At the age of ten years
he moved with the family to Franklin county, where they resided about five
years.  When a young man Mr. ENYEART spent several years in the west, having
worked and traveled in Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Iowa.
He was  united in marriage in the year 1878 with Josephine DANIELS, who
survives, along with these children; John L. ENYEART, of Mount Union; Mrs.
Mary CONLEY, of Kenmore, Ohio; Susannah and Josephine, of Pittsburgh.  He is
also survived by these sisters and half brother: Elizabeth ENYEART, of
Altoona; Margaret KELLEY of Altoona; Mrs. Dorothy GROVE of Pitcairn, and
John ENYEART of Shirley township.
The deceased was a member of the Reformed church and lived the life of a
faithful Christian.  He was a devoted student of the Holy Word.  It is said
that he read the scriptures through yearly, and closely followed the
examples set therein.  He was also a farmer of ability, and spent many years
of his life tilling the soil and reaping its harvests.  Locating in Shirley
township in 1850, Mr. ENYEART had beocme a familiar figure to the people of
this section.
The funeral was held Wednesday at  10 o’clock a.m.  Rev. D. E. MASTERS,
pastor of the Reformed church of Huntingdon, conducting the services in the
Reformed church at Gilboa.  Interment followed in Odd Fellow’s cemetery,
Mount Union.  A J. BARBER directed the funeral.

Mrs. Margaret (ENYEART) KELLY, widow of the late A. J. KELLY, died at her
home 1502 Thirteenth Street, Altoona, Pa. at 7:40 o’clock, Wednesday
morning, Feb. 18, after an illness of over a year.  Death was due to heart
trouble.
The deceased was a daughter of John and Susannah (GROVE) ENYEART and was
born near Hollidaysburg August 4, 1847.  When three years of age the parents
moved to Huntingdon county near Shirleysburg, but the greater part of Mrs.
KELLY’s  maiden life was spent with her grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel
GROVE, who lived near the ENYEART farm.  She was united in marriage to A. J.
KELLY on March 6, 1873.  To this union were born the following children: Ira
G., (deceased), Elizabeth, Mrs. W.S. DELANEY, of Orbisonia; John S. at home;
Catharine, Mrs. Frank GROVE of Mount Union; Ray of Altoona; and Edna of
Pittsburgh.  Two sisters, Mrs. J. E. GROVE and Miss Elizabeth ENYEART, of
Pitcairn, Pa., and one brother J. I. ENYEART of Shirleysburg survive, also
six grandchildren.
The deceased was a member of Trinity Reformed church, Altoona, was always a
faithful and devout Christian, haivng been confirmed in the Reformed faith,
in October, 1860.
Funeral services were conducted at the home in charge of the pastor, the
Rev. J. M. RUNKLE, Ph. D, on Friday evening at 8 o’clock. The body was taken
on Saturday noon to the Zion Reformed church near Shirleysburg where the
services were also conducted at 2 p.m. by Rev. J. M. RUNKLE, Ph. D.
Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Abraham GROVE, one of the oldest residents in Shirley township, died at
10:30 o’clock on Sunday morning last July 23rd.  Death was due to heart
disease induced perhaps by old age.
Mr. GROVE was born in Woodcock Valley, near McConnellstown, Dec. 29, 1836.
He was a resident of Shirley township for more than 40 years.  When 6 years
old his parents came to Cromwell township, where they resided for several
years.  Deceased married Miss Catharine HAMMAN on Sept. 29, 1859.
Their children are: Mrs. Wm. SECHRIST and Mrs. Geo. A. LONG of Altoona, Mrs.
J. M. SECHRIST of Hill Valley, Mrs. Calvin SECHRIST and Lloyd GROVE of
Gilboa.  Three sons are deceased.
The funeral was held from the Reformed Church in Gilboa on Wednesday at 10 o
’clock in charge of Undertaker Barben.  Interment in the adjoining cemetery.

Mrs. James JOHNSON, mention of whose death was made in last week’s issue,
died on the night of January 5, 1915 after an illness of 13 weeks, seven of
which were spent in the Blair Memorial Hospital at Huntingdon.  It was there
that she underwent an operation for appendicitis.  Her system, for some
reason, failed to respond to the treatment administered, and she became
weaker, apparently each day, until death came.
Mrs. Missouri Samantha (CHILCOAT) JOHNSON was a daughter of the late
Hethcote and Margaret CHILCOAT and was born Aug. 30, 1852.  She was married
to James JOHNSON on May 30, 1873, Rev. M. L. SMITH, Methodist pastor
officiating.  She was a splendid woman and the community suffers
considerable loss in her death.  She was industrious, faithful, devoted in a
remarkable way to her home and family, and to the church, she was just as
faithful in the discharge of her duties.  She united with the Presbyterian
church in Mount Union on Feb. 13, 1887 under the ministry of Rev. D. H.
CAMPBELL, D. D.  She was a good neighbor to those who lived close by, and
was always solicitous toward the best interests of her friends.
The funeral was held in the Presbyterian church on Friday afternoon last in
charge of her pastor, Rev. C. W. TODD.  He spoke favorably of the splendid,
but quiet Christian life, and paid a worthy tribute to  her memory.  There
was a large attendance at the funeral.  Undertaker DUNMIRE was in charge.
Interment was made in Odd Fellows’ cemetery.
Mrs. JOHNSON is survived by her husband and three sons, Robert, Wesley and
Arthur, two daughters, Lillie and     (The remainder of the obituary is
missing. DW)

Mrs. Eva Louise BOLLINGER of Three Springs died Sunday evening, February
19th, 1922 at fifteen minutes til 8.  Her death was due to heart trouble.
She was born November 11th, 1850.  She was aged 72 years, 3 months and 8
days.  She was a member of the U.B. Church for many years and she said a few
weeks ago that she was ready to go when the Lord called her.  She was a
good, kind and a noble mother to her family, and will be sadly missed in her
home.  She was a good neighbor and had many friends.  To this union were
born 14 children and eight children and her husband survive, namely: Mrs.
Geo. FESSLER, Mrs. Myrtle LEIGHTON, Mrs. Della BOOHER, and Denver and Harry
, all of Three Springs; Mrs. Amanda NORRIS, Mrs. Clemma JONES of Pitcairn;
and Mrs. Maggie KOUGH of Saltillo.  Also three sisters survive: Mrs. Corlina
CORNELIUS of Saltillo; Mrs. R. D. SHORE of Rosebud, Clearfield county; Mrs.
Elizabeth CURFMAN of Pittsburgh. She had twenty-three grandchildren and one
great grandson.  Ther services were held in the U. B. church Wednesday at
1:30 p.m. by Rev. STURGEON.  Interment was made in the Three Springs
cemetery.  The friends wish to thank the neighbors and friends for their
kindness during the illness and death of their mother.

Robert A. GROVE, son of Mr. and Mrs. George GROVE, of Orbisonia, died at his
home in Pitcairn, Allegheny county, March 17, 1905, after an illness of
about ten days with pleural pneumonia.  He had been living at above place
since he was married, about seven years ago.  His last work was in the
P.R.R. blacksmith shop in his home town where he died.  Robert was united in
marriage to Miss Clara WISE, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob WISE, who
formerly lived in Orbisonia, and are now residents of Pitcairn, who still
survives, in addition to her four small children and his parents Mr. and
Mrs. George GROVE of Orbisonia, and one brother Ira at Mapleton, and other
near and dear relatives.
Robert was born and raised in this locality where he grew to manhood and at
the time of his death was in his 26th year, just in the bloom of life, when
he should have been spared to see his family raised, but God doeth all
things for the best.  He was an exemplary and popular young man, quiet and
inoffensive, kind to his family and all with whom he came in contact, and
held in the highest esteem by his fellow workmen and by the member of
Walurba Council No. 859, J.O.U.A.M., of which he was a member.  Rev.
MCCURDY, pastor of the Methodist church at Pitcairn, visited Robert, in his
last illness, daily and he left a bright testimony behind. An escort of
brothers from the order accompanied the remains to Orbisonia Sunday, a
special train from this place having met the funeral party at Mt. Union.
Members of the order who came as an escort with the funeral party were
Brothers J.E. WATSON, C.D. CATHCART, H.W. PAUL, E. G. FRAKER, and another
brother. Other friends present were Jacob WISE and wife, W. H. CHAMPION and
wife, H.W. DUBBS, William WISE and wife, Mrs. Clara GROVE, widow of the
deceased, and her four children, accompanied by Rev. MCCURDY, of Pitcairn,
who preached the funeral sermon in Orbisonia M.E. church Monday morning at
10:30 a.m. being assisted by Rev. VOUGHT, the pastor, services being largely
attended by sorrowing friends and relatives.  There wer beautiful flora
offerings from the order and fellow workmen.  Mr. GROVE and wife were
present at the bedside of their son when he died.  We extend our sympathy to
the bereaved ones.  Interment in Orbisonia cemetery.

Mrs. MUSSER, an aged lady, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Holt MCVEY,
at Blue Springs last Sunday.  Funeral at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Methodist
Episcopal Church at this place by the pastor, Rev. BROUSE.  Interment in the
Memorial Cemetery. She is survived by two daughters Mrs. Holt MCVEY, of Blue
Spring and Mrs. Jackson SAYERS, of Airydale, and several sons.  her husband
preceded her to the Eternal Home several years ago.

William UTTLEY of Altoona, died at his home at that place last week and the
remains were brought to Orbisonia where funeral services were held from the
Methodist church in charge of his pastor, Rev. KNISELY of Altoona, assisted
by Rev. MARTIN of Orbisonia.  Mr. UTTLEY was a former resident of our town
and well known to many of our citizens.  His wife preceded him to the grave
about one year ago.  Interment in Orbisonia cemetery.

Mrs. Ella HERTZLER, widow of Stewart HERTZLER, died Sunday morning at 11:30
o’clock in the J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital after a short illness, death
being caused by a complication of diseases. She was born in Mill Creek,
November 21, 1853 and spent practically all her life in Huntingdon.  One
daughter, Mrs. Robert J. SHEARER of Brooklyn, N.Y. survives.  The funeral
services were held at the Brown mortuary Wednesday afternoon.  Burial in the
Riverview cemetery.

DEATH OF A YOUNG MAN
George GROVE, son of William GROVE of Earlston, died at his father’s home on
Tuesday, October 9, 1900, aged 21 years, The deceased has been sick with
typhoid fever eight weeks. The family formerly lived in Orbisonia, Pa. He
was a young man of good character and was employed at the Everett Furnace
for over one year. The funeral services were held at the home on Tuesday
evening. The interment was made at Black Log cemetery, near Orbisonia, Pa.,
on Wednesday

William Robert GILLILAND, eldest son of William and Mary GILLILAND, was born
on February 7, 1863 in Blacklog Valley and departed this life early on the
morning of June 4, 1927, at the age of 64 years, 3 months and 27 days. He
grew to manhood in the valley of his birth and on September 15, 1885 he was
united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth _ _ _ _ _of Tuscarora Valley, who with
their seven children survive, as follows: Clarence of Mount Union, Zuma,
Mrs. Broks POLLOCK, of Huntingdon, Eunice, Mrs. John KANN of Saxton, Orpha,
Mrs. R. C. VAUGHN, of Dallas Center, Iowa; Paul of Huntingdon, -oyd of Mount
Union, and Elbert of Huntingdon. Also two sisters, Mrs. Amanda NIPPS of
Glassport, Pa., and Mrs. Alice BRIGGS, of Indiana, Pa., and two brothers,
George of Blacklog Valley and Alexander of Newton Hamilton. _ _ _ _ _. after
marriage he and his wife moved _ _ _ _ _ valley where he was a farmer and highly
respected citizen. For twen_ _ _ _ _me years, he resided on the BEERS’ farm
which he had purchased. Due to health, he made a public sale about one year
ago, and went to the home of his daughter, Zuma, in South Huntingdon where
he remained until his Master called.
Mr. Gilliland was elected constable of his township many years ago and was
re-elected for each succeeding term He held this office until recently when
he resigned on account of impaired health. We believe all can say that he
was a good father, devoted husband and ideal neighbor. Death was due to a
complication of diseases and he had been afflicted more or less during the
last three years and was confined to bed about ten weeks prior to his dying.
He suffered no great pain at any time, his strength just waned by _ _ _ _ _
degrees while human hands and medical skill did all it seemed possible to
restore him to health. He was a member of Nossville M. E. church for many
years and was faithful in attendance of religious services so long as health
permitted and we know he left us _ _ _ _ _ in the hope of seeing Jesus at the
end of the Road.
Brief services were held at Huntingdon, June 6th in charge of Rev. E.
J. _ _ _ _ _ of Fort Loudon M. E. charge and former pastor of the
deceased. The remains were conveyed to Nossville church where services were
conducted by Rev. CROFT after reading Psalm No. _ _ _ _ _ he based his remarks
on the 24th verse of the 73rd Psalm. He was assisted by Rev. BAUGHMAN,
pastor of _ _ _ _ _ church. Burial was made in adjoining Cemetery. Funeral was
largely attended, James SHOOP, David GOSHORN, _ _ _ _ _ ROBERTSON, George
SHEARER, Harry _ _ _ _ _PTON, and Mack PARSON, friends and neighbors of the
deceased acted as pallbearers. W. D. BEBEL and Sons, funeral directors.

Rear Admiral William Bowden SIMS, retired, the "stormy petrol" of the United
States naval service, died last night at his home in Back Bay, Boston.  He
was a native son  of Huntingdon county having been born 77 years ago in
Rockhill Furnace, a son of Col. and Mrs. A.W. SIMS.  Colonel SIMS himself a
native of Canada, was at the time of the birth of his son the superintendent
of the East Broad Top R.R. and of the  Rockhill Coal and Iron Co.  They
resided in the old house on the property of the Furnace which the company
built for the residence of its superintendents.
Young William SIMS was appointed to the United States Naval Academy by
Congressman --. M. SPEER, the father of the present Dr. Robert E. SPEER.
The young man distinguished himself throughout his naval career both by his
scholarship and his native ability to command men.
After a long and varied service Admiral SIMS was placed in command of the
United States fleet in European waters.  His distinguished conduct of the
difficult assignment together with his personal bravery endeared him to
landsmen and sailors alike.  Ever ready to obey, he was yet unhesitating in
his criticism of practices which he felt would endanger his men and ships.
Since his retirment he has written extensively, being the author of books on
naval practice as well as many articles pertaining to naval affairs.  He was
a staunch advocate of a treaty strength navy and advocated full preparedness
was the best assurance of peace.
Admiral SIMS will be buried  Thursday in Arlington National Cemetery,
Washington D.C. with full military honors.  While funeral plans have not
been completed, it was understood services in a Washington church will be
attended by high government officials and army and navy officers, to be
followed by a funeral procession to Arlington.
SIMS was in command of the U.S. naval forces in European waters during the
World War.  He died in his Back Bay home of a heart collapse which followed
a minor operation.  He was 77 years old.
President Roosevelt has speaking engagements which will take him out of the
capital Thursday and is not expected to attend the funeral.  Informed of
SIMS’ death last night at Hyde Park, N.Y., he said he was "deeply grieved"
and added:
"His death marks the closing of a brilliant and colorful career in the navy,
the end of a remarkable period of service to his country.  Dynamic and
forceful, he was admired and respected by friend and foe alike.  For his
services in the World War he was decorated by Great Britain, France, Japan,
Belgium and Italy."
The Admiral is survived by his wife, the former Anne HITCHCOCK of St. Louis;
three daughters, Mrs. Robert HOPKINS, Mrs. Robert FISKE, Mrs. Etting
MORRISON and two sons, William Sowden, Jr., and Ethan.
The death Monday of Rear Admiral William S. SIMS removes from the U.S. Navy
one of the most colorful officers since Civil War days.  Future Navy
historians may well rate him with the spectacular events in the lives of
Farragut and Paul Jones whose careers are highly extolled in Naval annals.
His death is of interest to people of Huntingdon county because he lived at
Orbisonia from where he was appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy
His father, Col. A. W. SIMS, deceased, a civil engineer, was superintendent
of the East Broad Top Railroad, and the Rockhill Iron and Coal Co., wih coal
mines at Robertsdale, and furnaces at Orbisonia.  At that time Orbisonia was
booming town.  With two large pig iron furnaces, coke ovens, railroad shops,
iron ore mining was an important industry in the lower end of Huntingdon
county.
To prepare for his Academy examinations he attended a private school,
conducted in the Baptist church at Shirleysburg, by Rev. KIDDER a graduate
of Harvard College and an able scholar.  Young SIMS rode horseback, back and
forth, to school over the four miles between the two towns as train service
then was very poor.
Rear Admiral SIMS was an able naval engineer but his promotion in the Navy
came very slowly.  His frankness and boldness of speech frequently irritated
his superiors.  Many of these came from civil life, politically appointed,
and they did not understand nor appreciate constructive criticism.  He once
told the writer that the greatest obstacle to the Navy, in peace or war, was
meddling by the county’s politicians.  Like J.E. Hoover of the G-Men, he
called them the country’s No. 1 Public Enemy.
SIMS great opportunity came during the Japan-Chinese war in the ----.  He
was ------ -------visited the British ships on the Asiatic Station.  He found them
using a crude range finder which gave them remarkable target results.  His
reports on this, and other matters, to Washington were pigeon-holed.
Theodore Roosevelt was President.  Finally, SIMS wrote directly to the
President who cabled for him to come to Washington.  There he was advanced
many grades, over the protest of older men, and he was placed in charge of
Navy target practice.  Under his care the range finder was refined and later
our navy out ranked all others at target practice.
The SIMS family lived in Canada before coming to the States.  He had many
sentiments in common with the British people which ties he always
maintained.  Shortly after the Spanish War he was with our fleet in European
Waters.  One night he attended a dinner at the London Guildhall tendered the
American fleet officers by British fleet officers. It was a hilarious night,
during which in a speech, SIMS informally pledged the support of the
American people and the American Navy in the impending war which was
threatening England.  His satirical toast "Hoch der Kaiser" brought a storm
of protest from  German government and it became an international incident.
Our Department of State had a busy time making explanations.
It is to be remembered that the relations between England and Germany were
already strained as well as the relations between our government and
Germany.  It was not long after the Spanish war and every American
remembered how the German admiral had moved his fleet in between our fleet,
which was about to shell Manila, and that city.  The English fleet then
moved up beside our own, after which the German fleet moved to another
anchorage.
SIMS leadership and ability made a great attachment with the British people.
It made him admirably fitted to command our fleet in English Waters during
the World War from which he returned home full of honors.  Earlier he had
been naval attache at Paris and Petrograd.  Now he again headed the U.S.
Naval College at Newport which he had relinquished to go to Europe with the
fleet.
He was a Democrat politically if he exercised any choice.  He was a member
of the Episcopal church.
Many colleges and universities bestowed upon him honorary degrees, among
which our Juniata College bestowed Doctor of Laws.
He and the late Edward J. STACKPOLE, owner of the Harrisburg Telegraph, were
warm friends.  STACKPOLE had lived at Orbisonia where he conducted the
Orbisonia Dispatch.  They had been young men together.
He never forgot his earlier friends and acquaintances at Orbisonia.  He
asked about "Fisher" MOORE, John PUCKEY, and others.  He spoke of Wilson
BRIGGS and George DE BRAY and other longtime early employees of the East
Broad Top.
He has two sisters living  in the Philadelphia suburbs and a brother.
Since his retirement from the Navy he has lived at Newport, R.I. with his
family consisting of Mrs. SIMS, several daughters and sons.  His home is
fulll of personal mementos from the Kings and ------ of Europe, Presidents
of Republics, and important persons and friends from all  the walks of life.

MRS. MATILDA WHITSEL
Mrs. Matilda (CAMBRIDGE) WHITSEL was born near Tyrone, July 31, 1840 and
died at her home near Orbisonia June 16, 1917, aged 76 years, 10 months and
15 days.
Of her can it be truly said:  None knew her but to love her; none named her
but to praise for she was a most admirable woman of unusual cheerful
disposition casting a ray of sunshine into the life of all with whom she
came in contact, one who looked well to the ways of her household, both
temporally and spiritually of staunch Christian character.  In early youth
she became affiliated with the Reformed church, in whose communion she
remained until she exchanged the church militant for the church triumphant.
Realizing her spirit would soon take its flight she expressed a desire to be
robed in white for her burial.  For she said, "all the inhabitants of heaven
are robed in white", ample proof that her thoughts had been drawn from the
transiant[sic] thing of earth and centered on the beauties of heaven.  On
Jan. 1, 1860 she was united in marriage with Adam WHITSEL who preceded her
to the eternal world 21 years ago.  The following children are left to mourn
the loss of a kind, affectionate mother:  Samuel of Mill Creek, Mrs. Ella
ABBOTT, of Richmond, Ind., Charles of Fort, Littleton, Alfred of Harrisburg,
Mrs. Laura BILGER and Blair of Mt. Union, Jno. of Rockhill Furnace, Mrs.
Elizabeth LUM and Lloyd of Triadelphia, W. Va., and one sister Mrs. Rebecca
HILL of Altoona.
On Tuesday all that was mortal of this excellent woman reposing in a
beautiful casket, borne by loving hands was sorrowfully laid to rest by the
side of her husband at Monroe Chapel, Rev. MORRIS officiated.
A large concourse of friends who paid a last tribute of respect and the
beautiful and lavish floral offerings bore evidence of the high esteem in
which she was held.
ONE WHO LOVED HER.

Mrs. Mary E. THOMAS
Mrs. Mary E. THOMAS, of 407 Fifth street, widow of the late William J.
THOMAS, died in the J. C. Blair Memorial Hospital, on Thursday morning,
February 13, 1936, at 10 o’clock, following injuries sustained in a fall at
her home, recently.
She was born in Orbisonia in 1853 a daughter of Richard L. and Elizabeth
COLGATE, both deceased.  At the time of death Mrs. THOMAS was aged 83 years.
In her early years she taught school in the vicinity of Shirley and
Orbisonia.  At the age of 22 she was united in marriage with Jacob ISENBERG,
of Shirley township, to which union three children were born.  After Mr.
ISENBERG’s death she moved to Huntingdon where she continued teaching
school.
In 1885 she was united in marriage with William J. THOMAS, who at that time
was general foreman of the Huntingdon car shops, and later affiliated with
the Pennsylvania Industrial School.
During her residence in Huntingdon Mrs. THOMAS was an active member of the
Presbyterian church.  She took special interest in the work of the Sunday
school with the children.  She was also a member of the Women’s Auxiliary of
the G. A. R. Circle, being the first president of the organization here in
Huntingdon and an active worker in the W. C. T. U. for many years.
She is survived by the following children:  Mrs. Angeline E. YEARANCE at
home, Mr. Edmund R. ISENBERG, of Maplewood, N. J., and Mrs. Mary L. WENRICH,
of Wilkinsburg.  Three step-children:  William J. THOMAS, of Chicago,
Clayton THOMAS, of Canton and Blair A. THOMAS, of Washington, D. C. and the
following brothers and sister:  John S. COLGATE, of Bradley, South Dakota,
Richard L. COLGATE, of Tennessee, Charles COLGATE and Mrs. Louis BERLAND, of
Enterprise, Oregon, also survive.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday afternoon, February 16, 1936, at 2 o
’clock, from the late home at 407 Fifth street, with the Rev. R. P.
DAUBENSPECK, officiating.  Interment will be made in Riverview cemetery.
Dick’s funeral service.

Mrs. Ray BURD
Mrs. Laura Cramer BURD of Allenport died at the Blair Hospital Sunday
evening, Dec. 16th after an operation of appendicitis, aged 26 years, 5 mos.
and 8 days.  Deceased was a daughter of Samuel and Grace CRAMER and was
married to Chas. Ray BURD of Newport, Oct. 24, 1912.  She is survived by her
husband and one son Martin, aged 2 years.  Her father Samuel CRAMER and the
following brothers and sisters survive:  Harvey, Thomas, Don and Clinton all
of Allenport; Tory, Mrs. Jos. HORN, Germany Valley; Olive, Mrs. Alex
MENTZER; Josephine, Mrs. Dean PRICE; Bessie, Mrs. Thomas HICKS, and Ruth at
home, all of Allenport.  Funeral services at the M. E. church at Allenport,
Wednesday at 2 p. m., conducted by Dr. C. E. CULVER.  Undertaker in charge
DUNMIRE.  Interment in Odd Fellows cemetery.

DEATH OF MARTHA R. KRUGH
Martha Rebecca KRUGH departed this life on the Sunday morning of July 16,
1916, at the St. Agnes Hospital, Philadelphia.  She was the daughter of John
and Jane KRUGH and at the time of her death was aged eighteen years, one
month and fourteen days.  Her illness covered the period of one year, being
a patient sufferer during that time.
She was a dutiful daughter and a loving sister.  While we feel that our dear
sister’s work was done here that she had completed the mission on which God
sent her, yet her death is a painful truth, for we loved her.
She was a consistent member of St. Mary’s Catholic church,  Shade Valley,
and never failed to be in attendance at church when she could be there.
She leaves to mourn her loss, her father and mother and the following
brothers and sisters:  Augustus, of near Decorum, Pa.; Samuel of Altoona,
and Charles, Howard, Lewis and Mary, Frances, Newton and Alvin at home.

Death hath been here and borne away
A sister from our side;
Not long ago she filled her place,
But now, she can ne’er abide,
Perhaps our time may be as short,
Our days may fly as fast;
O Lord impress the solemn thought,
That this may be our last.
We cannot tell who next may fall,
Beneath thy chastening rod;
One must be first, but let us all
Prepare to meet our God.

Frances.


Mrs. Anna Elizabeth RIPPLE, for many years a prominent resident of Mount
Union, died Sunday evening at 5 o’clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Raymond H. SMITH, 200 East Shirley street, death following an illness that
extended over a year, although she had been confined to her bed for only one
week.
Mrs. RIPPLE was twice married, her first union being with Isaac D. WICKS, a
Civil War veteran.  Following his death, she was united in marriage with
John RIPPLE of Mount Union, who died several years ago.
Mrs. RIPPLE was born in McVeytown, on January 9, 1852, hence at death was
aged 82 years, 4 months and 24 days.  She was a member of the Presbyterian
church, the Women’s Missionary Society and the Women’s Bible class.  She was
a fine Christian character and devoted much of her time to religious
activities and assisting others.
Surviving are these sons and daughters:  Rev. Dr. Ross F. WICKS, noted
lecturer, preacher and traveler of Newark, New Jersey, (Dr. WICKS had spent
Mother’s Day, this year with his mother here), Mrs. Amanda SMITH, Charles
RIPPLE and Mrs. Raymond H. SMITH, all of Mount Union; also sixteen
grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.  She was the last of her
immediate family.
Funeral services were conducted at the daughter’s home, Wednesday afternoon
at 2 o’clock, in charge of her pastor, Rev. Frederick C. FOWLER, Jr., and
interment was made in the Odd Fellows cemetery, here.  W. Q. BLATT, funeral
director of Mount Union, in charge of funeral arrangements.

Funeral Services
Impressive funeral services were held for Dr. James M. FLEMING, of Blairs
Mills, on Sunday, November 12, 1939, conducted by his pastor, the Rev.
William A. BROWN, assisted by the Rev. A. A. PRICE, of Duncannon, in the
Upper Tuscorara Presbyterian church.  Prayer was offered at his late
residence in Blairs Mills on Saturday evening.
Dr. FLEMING died in the Lewistown hospital on Wednesday evening, November 8,
at 8:00 o’clock, aged 71 years, one month and thirteen days.
Interment was made in Book cemetery with military services in charge of the
Rev. I. G. UHLER, Post National Chaplain and Department Chaplain D. A. V.,
of Lewistown.  It is estimated that approximately a thousand people attended
the funeral, indicating the high esteem in which Dr. FLEMING was held in the
community.
Dr. FLEMING graduated from the surgical department of the University of
Pennsylvania on May 13, 1896 and from the medical department on May 20,
1896.  He had been engaged in the practice of medicine for 43 years.
During the World War he served overseas with the 321st Field Artillery, the
Iron Cross having been conferred upon him for distinguished service
rendered.
He was a member of the American Legion of Dry Run and the Veterans of
Foreign Wars, of Lewistown.  He had been a life-long member of the Tuscarora
Presbyterian church.
Surely one might say "A prince this day is fallen in Israel."

Dr. James M. FLEMING, of Blairs Mills, died in the Lewistown hospital on
Wednesday evening, November 8, 1939.
He was born September 25, 1868 in Huntingdon county, a son of Morton FLEMING
and Carline (WATERS) FLEMING.  At the time of death he was aged 71 years,
one month and thirteen days.
Dr. Fleming was a member of the Upper Tuscarora Presbyterian church and was
a veteran of the World War.  During his life he was engaged in the practice
of the medical profession.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Bertha (SIEBERT) FLEMING, three daughters, Mrs.
Anabelle TURBERT, of Harrisburg, Mrs. Agnes ULSH of Orbisonia, and Miss Edna
FLEMING, at home, and a son, James FLEMING, at home.  Two sisters, Mrs.
Alice ASHTON, Shade Valley, Mrs. W. M. BOOK, BLAIN, and one brother, Dr.
Bruce FLEMING of Mount Union, also survive.
The body may be viewed Sunday afternoon at the Upper Tuscarora Presbyterian
church from 1 until 2 p. m., at which hour the funeral services will be
held, with the Rev. W. M. BROWN officiating.  Burial will be made in Shade
Valley cemetery by W. D. BEHEL & Son, funeral directors.

(The first part of this obituary has been posted once, the second part was
just typed up and added to the original posting. DW)

Bequests in Will of Mrs. Esther SHAPIRO
HUNTINGDON.  July 1.--In the will of Mrs. Esther H. SHAPIRO, widow of Myer
SHAPIRO, a former merchant of Orbisonia, which was filed for probate in
Huntingdon, the Jewish Congregation of Huntingdon will receive $1500, the
Chizuk Ammuno Congregation of Baltimore will receive $1500, the same amount
will go to the Erie Orphanage for Jewish Children at Erie, the Levindale
Home for the Aged at Baltimore and the Associated Jewish Charities of
Baltimore.  To her three sisters, Mrs. Minnie WENDER, of Woodstock, Va.,
Mrs. Rose CONN, of Mercersburg, and Mrs. Mollie KIRSSIN, of Shippensburg,
each $5000; to her other sister, Miss Lillian HOWARD, who was murdered with
Mrs. SHAPIRO after they left the Miami Hotel for their home in Orbisonia on
May 14, and their bodies thrown into Dumfoundling Bay, was willed $10,000.
She was also named executor and residuary heir.  To two brothers, Frank
HOWARD, of La Grange, N. C., and Philip HOWARD, of New Berne, N. C., She
left $2000 each, and to her third brother, Harry HOWARD, of Mt. Jackson,
Va., she willed $5000.  Five nieces will receive $500 each, while three will
received[sic] $2500.  Eight nephews were bequeathed $500 each and five will
receive $1000 each.
Homer WEAR, of Orbisonia, who collected her rents, was bequeathed $500.  Her
niece, Miss Dorothy CONN, of Mercersburg, was left all her jewelry and
personal property.
The sum of $500 was left to the First National Bank in Orbisonia to be used
to start a playground for the children of Orbisonia and Rock- [clipping ends
here]

Mrs. Caroline WILSON
Mrs. Caroline WILSON, wife of at her home in Rockhill Furnace, William B.
WILSON, died suddenly ailment.
Wednesday at 2 o’clock of a heart  [Typed verbatim from newspaper obituary]
She was the daughter of Richard and Mary (RIPPLE) STARR deceased, and was
born at Orbisonia, May 13, 1858, hence was aged 77 years, 7 months and 29
days.
She was highly esteemed in this community where she lived her entire life, a
good neighbor and loving mother, a faithful member of the Church of the
Brethren for 42 years and always enjoyed attending services.
She was united in marriage to William B. WILSON March 20, 1884, at
Shirleysburg.  To this union the following children were born all of whom
survive:  Mrs. Bertha CHILCOATE, Rockhill; Roy WILSON, Saxton; Mrs. Ruth
BILGER, Mifflinburg; Mrs. Alice HALL, McConnellstown; Mrs. Emma SHOPE,
Greensburg; Esco and Galen, of Three Springs, R. D., and Hugh WILSON of
Germany Valley.  34 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren and one sister
Mrs. Ella KELLEY, Mt. Union, also survive.  Funeral services will be
conducted at her late home in Rockhill, Pa., Saturday at 1:30 by her pastor,
the Reverend H. W. HANAWALT of McVeytown, Pa.
Burial will be made at Three Springs, Pa. by Reihart’s funeral service.
Please omit flowers.

Miss Elizabeth GILLILAND, died at her home in Blacklog Valley Tuesday, July
5, 1904, on the farm where she was born and spent all her life. She was born
October 14, 1829 and was in her 75th year. Miss GILLILAND was a well to do
lady and a member of the Presbyterian Church for many years, and was
esteemed and respected by all who knew her. Two brothers yet survive, W. B.
Gilliland, of Orbisonia, and George, on the farm in Blacklog Valley. Funeral
services were conducted at the deceased by her pastor Rev. FIUNEY, it being
largely attended. Interment in the family burial plot. Thus the life’s work
of another good lady ended.

Miss Elizabeth ENYEART, a former resident of Shirley township, died Tuesday,
April 26th, at the home of a niece, in Pitcairn, aged 84 years. The body
arrived here at noon today, Friday, and was taken to the Reformed church in
Gilboa, near Shirleysburg, where funeral services will be held at 1:30 p. m.
Burial directed by W. P. DUNMIRE, this city, will follow in the cemetery
opposite the church.
Miss ENYEART is survived by one sister, Mrs. John GROVE, of Pittsburg, and a
half brother, John L. ENYEART, {….ley} township.

James Martin CROW, a native of Huntingdon County, an honest, industrious and
respected citizen died very suddenly at his farm home two miles north of
Blairs Mills early on Thursday morning, April 21, 1927.
Mr. CROW retired on Wednesday evening feeling as well as usual. Just after
midnight his wife heard an unusual sound, and spoke to her husband, but got
no reply. The older children were immediately called but the father was dead
by the time the children reached his bedside. Mr. CROW was converted at the
early age of fifteen years and for more than fifty years has been a
consistent member of the United Brethren Church. Mr. CROW is survived by his
wife and five children: Emory, 18 years of age; Mary, 16 years; Annie, 14
years; Woodrow, 12 years and Paul aged three years.
The deceased was aged 69 years, 7 months and 10 days. His body was laid to
rest in the family plot in the mt. Zion cemetery on Sunday afternoon. The
service was conducted by a former pastor, Rev. Charles MILLER. D. W. BEHEL,
funeral director.

Mrs. Jane GROVE, widow of the late Solomon GROVE, died at the home of her
son-in-law, Harry J. GETTIE, at Pitcairn Thursday December 31, 1908 after an
illness of more than a year. Mrs. GROVE suffered a couple of strokes during
her illness, which led to her death. She was born and raised in the vicinity
of Orbisonia, where she spent her whole life with the exception of the past
few years that she spent in the western part of the state. Her maiden name
was HUNTZMAN and she and her husband who was a well known blacksmith raised
their family here. She was a devoted member of the U. B. church for years
and was well and favorably known by all our people. The surviving children
are William, of old Rockhill; John E… of Turtle Creek; Mrs. Dorthy HATT,
Turtle Creek; Mrs. Elmer MILLER, Pitcairn; Bruce, Swissvale; Harry, East
Pittsburg; Mrs. H. J. GETTIE at whose home she died, George of Lewistown;
Mrs. { }ay, Burch, Ohio. The remains were brought to the home of her son
William at old Rockhill Saturday evening, where they were kept until Sunday,
the interment occurring in Orbisonia cemetery. Rev. WILT of the U. B. church
officiating. The deceased lady was aged about 75 years.

RECENT DEATHS
Mrs. Carolina BOLINGER died at her home in Orbisonia Oct. 24, 1909, aged 79
years, 3 months and 21 days. She was born 2 ½ miles north of Mount Union.
She was the daughter of the late John and Eliza JOHNS GILLILAND, one of a
family of three brothers and four sisters: Wesley, killed on the P. R. R.
braking at Huntingdon in 1857. David , deceased, Mrs. P. MORGAN of Phila..,
deceased; Mrs. Mary Thompson, deceased; Mrs. Ellie GRUBB, deceased.
Deceased married Abraham BOLINGER, IN 1850, he having died 21 years ago. Two
sons and 6 daughters were born to them, the sons dying in infancy. The
daughters are: Belle, Mrs. Wm. GROVE of Rockhill, Annie, Mrs. Luther NOBLE,
deceased; Ellie, Mrs. Wm. Wilson OF Shirleysburg; Alice, Mrs. Wm. HERMON of
Blacklog; Laura, Mrs. Nathan BERNHARDT of Orbisonia; Lucretia, deceased,
Mrs. BOLINGER was a member of the M. E. Church and was a consistent
Christian. She was stricken with paralysis on Aug. 2, which left her in a
feeble condition. She bore her suffering until she passed away with
Christian fortitude. The day before she died, she pressed and kissed her
daughter's hand and expressed herself as being ready to go home, she thus
prayed that God would keep her girls to the end. The end was thus a
beautiful closing of a Christian life on earth and opening of an everlasting
life beyond.
The funeral took place from her late home on Tuesday, conducted by her
pastor, and Revs. GRIFFIN and ROTHERMEL.
Dearest mother thou hast left us,
And thy loss we deeply feel;
But 'tis God who hath bereft us;
He can all our sorrows heal.
Dearest mother thou hast left us,
And your face no more we see,
And your kind and loving voice no more we
Hear.
But we know you're safe in heaven,
Far across the stream of time.
It's mother and its grandmother,
But she was dear to us all
Though you're dead and gone dear mother,
We'll not forget you soon.
There are three words that sweetly blend,
That on the heart are graven;
A precious soothing balm they lend,
They're mother, home and Heaven
We miss thee from our home, dear
Mother,
We miss thee from thy place;
A shadow o'er our life is cast,
We miss the sunshine of thy face.
We miss thy kind and willing hand,
Thy fond and earnest, care.
Our home is dark without thee,
We miss thee everywhere.

Mrs. Martha EBERTS of Shade Valley died at her home Friday night, September
26th after an attack of paralysis a few days previous. A largely attended
funeral was held at Salem at church at 2 p.m. A full obituary will appear
later.

George W. NUMER aged 63 years, died recently at his home in Ardenheim. He
was a son of John NUMER and was a native of Henderson township, this county.
Deceased was a member of the Presbyterian church of Huntingdon and belonged
to the Odd Fellows. Interment was made in Riverview cemetery, Huntingdon.

In sad but loving remembrance of our dear nephew and cousin Ira Vernon
BOOHER, who departed this life one year ago April 16th, 1920.
One year ago our hearts with sorrow
Laid a peaceful soul to rest
Forward to the side of Jesus
With thy hands across thy breast.
Dearest Vernon, how we miss you
Never shall your memory fade.
Sweetest thoughts shall ever linger
Round the grave where you are laid.
Gone but not forgotten.
-By his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Seward OTT and family, Orbison

Thelma Belle HAFFLEY, daughter of John and Zella HAFFLEY, died at her home
in Pittsburgh at 8:30 Friday, Decenber 19, 1919, aged twelve years, 9 months
and 15 days, from double pneumonia and acute Bright’s disease.
All that loving hands of friends, physicians and nurse could not keep her
when God would bid her come.  She will be sadly missed by her many friends
in her home community for she was always cheerful and happy, and had a smile
for each of her many friends.  Her character as her friends all know was
spotless and of the best, she was always ready to help in time of trouble or
need.  Thelma was a member of the Homewood Avenue M.E. Church for three
years and was always an attendant at Sunday school and active in its work.
Thelma was born at the home of  her  parents in Hill Valley March 4, 1907
and died at the home of her parents in Pittsburgh where services were held
by her pastor Rev. Harmon S. PIPER, after which her remains wer brought to
Mount Union to the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Merril PETERSON
and further services were held in the M.E. Church at that place in charge of
Rev. David S. CURRY and Rev. Max LANTZ.  She is survived by her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. John HAFFLEY, two brothers and one sister, Ralph and Valoris, and
Vera May at home, besides many other close relatives.  Mrs. and Mrs. Wm.
GROVE of Orbisonia are grandparents of the deceased.

Thelma; dear, how we miss you,
With that smile upon your face,
You were always kind and gentle
Oh, we miss you every place.

Time will never heal the sorrow
That your sad departure gave
Parents thoughts will always linger,
Round your lonely little grave.

You are gone but not forgotten,
And your memory linger stills;
God has called you for a purpose
From this land of joy and thrill.

To his loving home in Heaven,
Where no sorrow, pain or sin:
We must say goodbye, dear Thelma
Till in Heaven we meet again.

Written by sister, Vera May