Samuel W. Gill Samuel W. Gill died Sunday evening, February 23rd, at his home at Grafton, from disease incident to old age, aged 80 years, 3 months and 1 day. He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Anna Stover, and the following children--Mrs. Andrew Merritts, of Mount Union; Frank and James Gill, of Grafton; Mrs. Lloyd Whitecotton and Clement Gill, of Huntingdon; Wesley Gill, of Kansas City; Mrs Shirley Green and Andrew Gill, of McConnellstown; John Gill of Mill Creek; Mrs. George Schell, of Aitch. The deceased was a veteran of the Civil war, having served during the war in Company C, 53rd regiment, having enlisted in Captain Wintrode's Company, of Marklesburg. By occupation he was a farmer and was a highly esteemed citizen. The funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Reformed church at Grafton, conducted by Rev. ______, with interment at the White Church on the Ridge. Mrs. George W. Robb Mrs. George W. Robb died at her home in Hartslog Valley, Friday evening, April 1, 1932 at 11:30 o'clock after an illness of several years duration. She was a daughter of Moses K. and Martha (Grove) Hamor and was born near McConnellstown. Mrs. Robb was a kind and loving wife and mother and will be sadly missed by a host of friends. She was a member of the Reformed church of McConnellstown since girlhood. Mrs. Robb is survived besides her husband by two sons Mahlon G. Robb, of Alexandria and Chauncey R. Robb at home. She is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Samuel S. Moyer of Hartslog Valley, John G. Hamor of Altoona, Mrs. Mary Coulter, of Huntingdon, Mrs. Roy Robb and Mrs. Charles Robb, both of McConnellstown, Marshall W. and Miss Loretta Hamor, both of Huntingdon and Mrs. M.C. Shenefelt of South Huntingdon. She is also survived by three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at the Reformed church at McConnellstown. Interment in the Alexandria cemetery. Philip F. Garner Philip Franklin Garner died at his home, 1301 Washington street, Huntingdon, on Monday evening at 7:05 o'clock, after an illness of over four weeks of typhoid fever. He was the son of Irvin C. and Ida C. Garner, of Entriken, and was born in Juniata township near Hawn's Bridge and at the time of his death was aged 27 years, six months and 21 days. He was reared on a farm and followed that occupation with his father. He attended Juniata College and Prof. Boyer's Summer School at Marklesburg. For several years afterwards he taught school. He was married to Miss Harriet M. Norris, a daughter of Thomas L. and Rachel Norris, of Huntingdon, February 6, 1913. Since their marriage they have resided in Huntingdon. At the time of his death he was employed at the Huntingdon Post office as clerk. He was an industrious and highly esteemed citizen of this place. For over ten years he was a member of the Reformed church of this place. He was also a member of Juniata Lodge No. 117, I.O.O.F. and also a member of the letter carriers' association. He is survived besides his wife by three small sons,--Elwood, aged 5; Merle, aged 3; and Thomas, aged 1; also by his parents, three brothers and two sisters,--Mrs. Peter Corcelius, Ernest H. Garner, of Penn township; Blair Garner, of Huntingdon; Lewis I. and Miss E. Garner at home. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon. Short services at the house at 12:30, and at 1 o'clock the funeral cortege will leave by autos for White Church, where regular services will be conducted by his pastor, Rev. D.E. Master, with interment in the graveyard nearby. Miss Bertha Entriken Miss Bertha Entriken, of Huntingdon, died in the Presbyterian hospital, Philadelphia, Pa., Monday morning, February 16th at 9:10 o'clock from influenza, which developed into pneumonia. Mrs. Margaret C. Entriken, of Huntingdon, her mother, when advised of her daughter's serious condition, left immediately for Philadelphia and reached her bedside just about ten minutes before death claimed her. Miss Entriken was still conscious and spoke a few words to her mother and also her cousin, Irvin Reed, and then passed peacefully away. Miss Entriken was a lifelong resident of Huntingdon until about one year ago, when she accepted a position in Philadelphia. She was educated in the schools of Huntingdon and very successfully managed the A.A.Summers Ice Company for quite a number of years. She was of a very bright and cheery disposition and has many friends who will mourn her untimely death. She was united with the Reformed church of Huntingdon when a child. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Margaret C. Entriken. The funeral was held Thurdday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Reed, of Allegheny St. Services were conducted by Dr. R.P.Daubenspeck, assisted by Rev. Sheriff. Interment in Riverview cemetery. Carrie Grace Stone Miss Carrie Grace Stone, aged 42, died at 4:25 p.m. on Saturday in her home at Hesston, Huntingdon county, of heart trouble. Miss Stone was the youngest daughter of Henry, deceased, and Sarah Stone of Hesston, and was born on July 12, 1889. She is survived by her mother and by one sister, Mrs. J.H. Morgan, of Huntingdon. The deceased was a member of the Reformed church at Hesston. Her remains will be removed to Martinsburg for interment tomorrow afternoon, with service to be conducted by the Rev. George Sheffy at 2:30 in the Martinsburg Reformed church. David F. Shultz David F. shultz, a life-long resident of Entriken, died at the J.C. Blair hospital, Monday, July 17, of deseases incident to old age. He was 79 years of age at the time of his death. Mr. Shultz was a member of the Reformed church of Entriken and served for many years as superintendent of the Sunday school. He was quite active an all community work and endeavors and his death is mourned by all those who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sarah Kathryn Shultz and the following children: C.A. Shultz of Saxton, Mrs. Frank H. Cypher of New Castle, Clyde B. Shultz, Mrs. Milton Naken, Mrs. R.E. Beaver, and Mrs. Ralph A, Rotz all of Altoona. Two brothers, Rev. R. F. Shultz of Dayton, Ohio, and W. H. Shultz, of Entriken, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Beaver and Mrs. Margaret Crisswell, both of Entriken survive. The body of the deceased was taken to his home and prepared for burial by Undertaker Huff of Saxton. The funeral will be held, Wednesday at 10:30 in the Reformed church at Entriken with the Rev. J.W. Yeisley officiating. Interment will be made in the Entriken cemetery. Lawrence M. Grubb Lawrence Maxwell Grubb, son of A. B. Grubb and Elizabeth Grubb deceased died at Denver, Colorado, Wednesday noon, December 8, 1920 in a government hospital. The deceased was in the World War where he developed lung trouble which was the cause of his death. He was discharged from the army August 1920 but not able to return home. On his return from France, he was sent to a New Jersey hospital and later to the hospital at Denver, Colorado.where he died. He was aged 23 years, seven months and 25 days and leaves to mourn his death his father, two brothers and one sister; Gilbert Grubb of Pitcairn, Geraldine and Blair at home. The remains arrived in Huntingdon, Sunday morning at 7:00,the body was taken to the Grubb home in McConnellstown. Funeral services conducted by the Rev. C.W. Fields, of Clearfield, Pa., will be held in the McConnellstown M.E. church, Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, with interment in the McConnellstown cemetery. A. Hummel Annis Hummel, of Smithfield, died on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. He had been in failing health for some time, and his death followed a stroke of paralysis which he sustained the same day. Mr. Hummel was a stone mason by trade, and for some time he farmed in Henderson township. A number of years ago he moved to Huntingdon where he worked at his trade. Several years ago he built himself a house and moved to Smithfield, where he had since resided. He was well known and highly respected. His wife died two years ago. Since then he had been making his home with his son James P. Hummel, who died on October 19,1918. He was aged over seventy years. He is survived by one son, Wilbur Hummel, of Camp Lee, Va. Interment will be at Huntingdon. At this writing the funeral arrangements are not completed. Mrs. Elizabeth Hawn Elizabeth, wife of Foster Hawn, died at her home in Smithfield township, on Thursday evening at 5:30 from influenza. Mrs. Hawn was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Weidman, the former deceased, and at the time of her death she was aged 30 years, 6 months and 6 days. She was united in marriage to Foster F. Hawn , of McConnellstown, eight years ago and resided in Juniata township until a year and a half ago, when they moved to their present home. The deceased was held in high esteem and was a member of the Methodist church of Huntingdon. She is survived by her husband, her mother of Penn township; one brother, George and the following sisters,-- Mrs Philip Norris and Mrs.Emanuel Norris, of Penn township; Mrs. Thomas Kyper, of Walker township, and Mrs Joseph _______, of Shamokin. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 from her late residence, services by her pastor, Rev. George S. Womer, with interment in Riverview cemetery. Mrs. Leroy Spriggle Mrs. Mae, wife of Leroy Spriggle, died at her home at McConnellstown on Sunday morning at 1 o'clock, after an illness of about ten days. She was stricken with influenza and later it settled in her head and became an abcess in the brain, which resulted in her death. She was the daughter of William Hicks, of Walker township, and Annie Hicks, deceased, and at the time of her death she was aged twenty-eight years. She was a consistent member of the Reformed church and a highly respected young woman. She is survived besides her husband by one son and one daughter, Earl Spriggle and Marie Spriggle, both at home. She is also survived by her father and the following brothers and sisters,--Mrs. Blanche, wife of Harry Norris, of Huntingdon; John Hicks, Miss Hallie Hicks, Alva Hicks and Grace Hicks, all at home. The funeral will be held on Tuesday afternoon from her late residence in McConnellstown at 2:30, services to be conducted by the Rev. Wetzel, with interment in the McConnellstown cemetery. Harvey Snare Harvey Snare died at his home at Marklesburg station on Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock after an illness of about two weeks from influenza. He was the son of Simpson and Mary Snare, of Penn township, and at the time of his death was aged about thirty-eight years. He was an industrious, respected citizen, and had been employed for many years with the H.&B.T. railroad. He is survived by his wife and four children,--Raymond, Blaine, Glenn, and Hazel Snare, all at home. He is also survived by his parents, three brothers and two sisters,--Mrs. Verna Miller, of Huntingdon; Jesse Snare, of McConnellstown; George Snare, of Huntingdon; Elmer Snare, of Tyrone; and Miss Clara Snare, at home with her father. The funeral will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services will be conducted by the Rev. McGarvey, with interment in the old Lutheran Stone Church cemetery. Death of a Child John, the four year old son of John C. and Carrie Wittaker who was scalded on Monday a week ago at the family home in Walker township while his mother was washing, died on Wednesday evening at 5 o'clock from the effects of the scalds and measles. He is survived besides his parents by five sisters and one brother, Harold, Helen, Dorothy, Byrde, Eliza and baby Margaret, the deceased child being next to the youngest. John S. Cunningham April 25, 1912 John Summers Cunningham , died very suddenly on Wednesday at 11:30 o'clock at his home in Penn township, two miles south of Grafton. Mr. Cunningham had been in his usual health and had attended the funeral of his wife's sister, Mrs. Susan Weaver, at the Stone Church on Tuesday afternoon. On Wednesday morning he had gone to the fields and while plowing was suddenly stricken with apoplexy. He was carried to his home and all was done for him that was possible but he died shortly after being taken home. Mr. Cunningham was born and reared and lived all his life in Penn township. He was one of the most highly respected citizens of that community. His sudden death has cast a gloom over all his friend in that community and Huntingdon as well. He was a farmer by occupation and at the time of his death he was aged fifty-three years. He was a consistent member of the Lutheran church and at the time of his death was one of the school directors of Penn township. He is survived besides his wife by one daughter, Miss Mabel, at home; by his aged father, Adolphus Cunningham of Penn township; by two brothers and one sister,-- Benjamin Cunningham and Miss Maggie Cunningham, both of Penn township and Jacob Cunningham of Blair county. The funeral will be held on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. Services will be conducted by Rev. F.R. Wagner, of Huntingdon. Interment at Lutheran Stone Church near Brumbaugh. Jacob Merritts May 25, 1916 Jacob Merritts, a well known resident of Grafton for many years, died at the home of his son Andrew Merritts, in Mount Union on Monday forenoon at 10:20 o'clock while on a visit to his son and two granddaughters, Mrs. James Hamilton and Mrs. Carlton States. On Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock he was taken ill with uraemic poisoning, which resulted in his death. Jacob Merritts was the son of George Merritts, and was born and raised in Oneida township. He followed the occupation of farming for many years. For the past twelve years he had been entirely blind. He was a veteran of the Civil war. At the time of his death he was aged 82 years, one month and eleven days. He was well known in Huntingdon and vicinity, and was a highly respected citizen. For many years he made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Henry Hoover, of Grafton. His last request was for a drink of water,which his granddaughter got for him. She asked him how he was and he said that he hoped he might get well, but if not, he was prepared to die. He is survived by one son and one daughter,--Andrew Merritts, of Mount Union, and Mrs. Henry Hoover, of Grafton. The remains were taken to Grafton to his daughters home on Tuesday. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Services were conducted by Rev. Moore, the Christian Alliance minister, and interment was made in the Grove cemetery near Grafton. Lambert Orlady 1911 Lambert M. Orlady died suddenly in McConnellstown at 5:30 o'clock this Monday morning from a stroke of apoplexy. On Sunday morning he was found in his bed in an unconscious condition. He occupied a room in the home of his brother-in-law Porter Robb. Physicians called, but he never rallied. He attended institute in Huntingdon last week and returned to McConnellstown on the 10 o'clock train Saturday night. He was a very well known school teacher and taught at Grafton this year. Lambert M. Orlady was a son of the late Dr. Martin Orlady, of McConnellstown. He had been a teacher all his life and was regarded as an exceedingly well read man. His age was about fifty-five years. He was a member of the Knights of the Golden Eagle of McConnellstown. He is survived by one brother, Benjamin Orlady, of Jamestown,Dakota; by one sister, Mrs. A. Porter Robb, of McConnellstown. William L. Isenberg William L. Isenberg died at 8:20 o'clock Friday morning of old age, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. B. Stouffer, in McConnellstown, aged 88 years. He had been in failing health for some time. Two weeks ago he fell in his bedroom since which time he has been in a serious condition. Deceased was born in September 1824, near Yellow Springs, Blair county, (then Huntingdon) county, and lived in Blair and Huntingdon counties all his life. He was a farmer by occupation. Mr. Isenberg was married to Rebecca Hughes in 1850. She died in February 1911. These children survive: Samuel H., of Johnstown; Mrs. W.V. Stouffer, of Juniata; W.F., of Altoona; Mrs. S.B. Stouffer, and John L., of McConnellstown. One brother, John L., the contractor, of Huntingdon, and one sister, Mrs. Belle Piper, of Alexandria, are also living. Mr. Isenberg had been a member of the Reformed church all his life. He recently received a medal from the State Sabbath school association for half century of faithful service in the Sabbath school. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at McConnellstown, conducted by his pastor, Rev. Ealy. Mrs. Martha Watson December 29, 1910 The widow of James C. Watson, died at her home in McConnellstown, on Wednesday morning after a serious illness since Friday night of hemorrhage of the brain. Mrs. Watson, however was not in good health for about a year. She was aged 82 years. Mrs. Watson's maiden name was Hamor. She lived all her long life in that community and was highly respected. The deceased in survived by two children: Miss Lizzie, at home and Mrs. John B. Shenefelt, of Smithfield; also by three brothers: Moses and John Hamor, of McConnellstown and Michael of Tyrone. Her husband who died about five years ago, was a brother of ex-Judge W.B.Watson, of Huntingdon. Mrs. Hamor was a devoted member of the Reformed church all of her life. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon at 10:30 o'clock, services to be conducted by Rev. D.E. Master, of this place, with interment at McConnellstown. Rev. M. H. Sangree October 19, 1911 Rev. Milton H. Sangree, at one time pastor of the Reformed church at Alexandria, died at his home in Harrisburg Wednesday morning of heart failure. Rev. Sangree is well known in the vicinity, having been born and raised in McConnellstown. He was a lifelong member of the Reformed church and also of the G.A.R., having served as second lieutenant. He is survived by his wife, whose maiden name was Jane Hudson, three daughters, Mrs. Fahrney, Mrs. Cochran, and Miss Margaret Sangree, all of Harrisburg, and four sons, Rev. Henry Sangree, of Philadelphia, Dr. Thomas Sangree, and Allen and George, all of Harrisburg. He is also survived by three sisters living in McConnellstown, as follows:--Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Smith, and Miss Amanda Sangree. Funeral services will be held at his late home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment at Harrisburg. Mrs. Charles Hammon Mrs. Susan Hammon, wife of Charles Hammon, died in the hospital at Akron, Ohio on Wednesday afternoon, August 4th, after an illness of about five weeks, of confinement. Mrs. Hammon was the daughter of John A. and Hettie Kyle, of Oneida township, and was born near Grafton. She was about twenty years old. Three years ago she was united in marriage to Charles Hammon and they lived in Altoona until last spring when they moved to Akron, Ohio, where Mr. Hammon has since been employed in the Goodyear rubber factory. She was a member of the M.E. church. Mrs Hammon is survived by her husband and one little infant son, aged five weeks; also by her parents, John A. and Hettie Kyle, of Oneida township, and four brothers and one sister, namely, Edgar Kyle, Harry Kyle, Thomas Kyle, Earl Kyle, all at home, and Mrs. Harry Brickley, of Petersburg. The remains were brought from Akron, Ohio, to Huntingdon on Thursday evening and taken to the home of her parents in Oneida township, about one and one-half miles from Huntingdon. The funeral took place on Saturday morning, burial being in the Corner cemetery near White Church. Mrs. Harry Isenberg January 31, 1918 Mrs. Mary Fraker Isenberg, wife of Harry Isenberg, died at her home near McConnellstown, in Walker township, on Wednesday morning at 4 o'clock. Mrs. Isenberg had not been well since Christmas, having pulmonary trouble and complications. Mrs. Isenberg was the daughter of David Fraker, deceased, and Mrs. Ida Fraker, of McConnellstown. At the time of her death she was aged thirty-six years. Mrs. Isenberg was well known in the community and a highly respected young woman. She was a member of the Reformed church of McConnellstown. She is survived besides her husband by seven children--four sons and three daughters--Mrs. Margaret Whitesel, of Walker township; Paul, David, Raymond, Eugene, Mabel, and Hazel Isenberg, all at home. She is survived by two sisters,--Mrs. Venie, wife of Stewart Lang, of Walker township, and Mrs. Nellie, wife of Charles Gearhart, of McConnellstown, her husband being in the U.S. service. The funeral will be held on Friday afternoon from the Reformed church at McConnellstown. Services will be conducted at 2 o'clock by the Rev. Wetzel. Interment will be made in the cemetery by the church. Roswell Correll Houck April 8, 1912 Roswell Correll Houck died at his home in McConnellstown on Saturday morning at 1:10 o'clock. His age was 59 years, seven months and 28 days. He had been ailing for the past two years with cerebral hemorrhages and later paralysis. Mr. Houck was born at New Grenada, Fulton county, and for the past forty years had resided in McConnellstown. He was a highly respected citizen and was well known in that community. At one time he was a justice of the peace. He was a member of the Knights of the Golden Eagle of McConnellstown and also of the order of Red Men of Huntingdon. He was a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church from early manhood. He is survived besides his wife by six daughters: Miss Estella Houck, a graduate nurse in the Mercy hospital at Pittsburg; Mrs. Melvin Householder, of Pitcairn; Mrs. Andrew Grubb, of Penn township; Miss Alice, Miss Faye and Miss Anna, all at home. He is also survived by one sister and two brothers,--Mrs. William Clark, of Huntingdon; McKenzie Houck, of New Grenada, Fulton county; and Emory Houck, of Urichville, Ohio. The funeral will be held on Tuesday morning at 10:30. Services will be conducted by Rev. Rhea. Interment at McConnellstown.