OBIT: Ross Rush SCOTT, 1932, Somerset, Somerset County, PA

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ROSS R. SCOTT

  Ross Rush Scott, prominent attorney and widely known political leader, expired 
at 7:40 Wednesday evening at his residence on East Patriot Street, Somerset, 
from a complication of kidney and liver disorders.
  Mr. Scott's health had been impaired for several years and during the past two 
years he seldom appeared in the county courts.
  Ross Rush Scott was the second son of the late Attorney and Mrs. John Rush 
Scott, being born May 15, 1880.
  Following his graduation from the Somerset High School, he entered Indiana 
State University, Indianapolis, where he soon took high rank as a student and 
athlete.  He was one of the star pitchers of the varsity ball team.  Upon 
receiving his degree, he registered as a law student in the office of his 
father, and in due course was admitted to membership in the Somerset Bar 
Association.  He immediately became associated with his father, who enjoyed a 
large clientele until the time of his death.
  After the death of his father, the son continued the practice alone and for 
years thereafter was one of the busiest members of the bar.
  Mr. Scott was twice married.  His first wife was Miss Nancy Saylor, daughter 
of former Sheriff and Mrs. James B. Saylor.  One daughter, Miriam, who became 
the wife of Newlin Lowry, passed away about eight years ago.  On Dec. 28, 1928, 
Attorney Scott and Mrs. Annie Covella, of Macdonaldton, were married at 
McConnellsburg.  She survives him, with a year-old son.  Surviving sisters are 
Mrs. Frank W. Simpson of Somerset and Mrs. R. M. Brown, of New Cumberland, W.Va.  
Ernest Scott of South Center Avenue, is a surviving brother.  Nancy Scott Lowry 
is a surviving grandchild.
  His funeral at 2:30 Saturday afternoon was largely attended.  Rev. J. F. 
Messenger, of the Christian Church, assisted by Rev. Dr. I. Hess Wagner, of 
Trinity Lutheran Church, conducted the services.
  The members of the Somerset County Bar Association attended in a body.  Floral 
offerings were many and beautiful.

Meyersdale Republican, January 7, 1932