Newspapers: Linesville Herald clippings, c. 1878-1956 - Part II: Crawford Co, PA
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Clippings from scrapbooks at held by the Linesville Historical Society
Crawford County, PA.
Please note that SOME of the clippings are not dated throughout the
scrapbooks - but most appear to have a date somewhere in the article. It
also looks like most of the clippings were taken from The Linesville
Herald.
TALCOTT-BAILEY - In Jefferson, Aug. 4th, by Rev. James R. Smith, A.L.
Talcott and Lizzie J. Bailey. Albert L. Talcott, Esq., of Jefferson, and
Miss Lizzie J. Bailey, daughter of Wm. Bailey, were married on the 4th inst.
at the residence of the brides parents. The company assembled to witness
the ceremony was large, many of Mr. Talcotts college and professional
friends from abroad being of the number. Presents in variety attested the
general feeling of regard toward the wedded parties. They are now absent on
a tour in the west.
TALCOTT-HOLL - In Canton, Ohio, Nov. 30, Mr. Will E. Talcott, of Jefferson,
to Miss Eva M. Holl, of Canton.
Mr. Will E. Talcott rather surprised his young friends by getting married
on Thanksgiving night, to Miss Eva M. Holl, of
Canton, after leaving the impression here that he was going to Yale College.
The young couple have gone to Yale and will go to housekeeping immediately,
both attending College. Our best wishes go with them.
BOLLARD-CROCKETT - At the residence of the officiating Justice, Penn Line,
Pa., Nov. 5th, 1882, by A.A. Potter, Esq., Mrs. Lewis G. Bollard and Miss
Lillian M., daughter of Wm. B. Crockett, all of Conneaut, Pa.
HARMON-CUMMINGS - At the M.E. parsonage, Sandy Lake, Sept. 14th, 188(last
digit unreadable), by Rev. A.R. Rici(rest of name unreadable), Mr. Levi O.
Harmon of Oil City, and Miss Eva L. daughter of J.P. Cummings, Esq. of Sandy
Lake.
HAYES-FETTERMAN - On the 8th inst., by Rev. H.H. Hervey, Mr. George M.
Hayes, of Linesville, and Miss Dora Fetterman, of Jamestown, Mercer county,
Pa.
ALLEN-DONALDSON - At the residence of the bride's parents, Aug. 30th,1877,
by Rev. J. Eckels, Mr. Fred E. Allen and Miss M. Ella Donaldson, all of
Linesville.
STRATTON-BUNDAY - At the residence of F.E. Bunday, March 18th, 1877, by Rev.
A.A. McMaster, Mr. George Stratton and Miss Mattie J. Bunday, both of this
place.
DELAP-BARBER - In Linesville, at the residence of the brides father, Mr. M.
Barber, Tuesday, evening, Dec. 18th, 1877, by Rev. A.A. McMaster, Mr. John
Delap of Eddyville, NY, and Miss Clara Barber, of this place.
We extend our congratulations and sincerely wish the happy pair a long
life of prosperity and joy, which we have no doubt they will realize, as
they have started right by first remembering the printer.
ALLEN-WARWICK - In Cleveland, at the residence of the bride's parents, Oct.
12th, 1882, by Rev. Wm. Gaston, Mr. Eustace H. Allen, son of N.N. Allen,
formerly of Linesville, and Miss Hattie A. Warwick, all of Cleveland.
FERRIS-GRAHAM - In Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 4th, by Rev. John Mitchell of the
Lorain St., M.E. Church, Mr. Wm. Ferris of Cleveland and Francis S. Graham
(rest of clipping missing)
SMITH-HOOVER - In Linesville, Sept. 27th, 1881, by Rev. W.H. Hoover, George
C. Smith of Conneaut township, and Miss L.E. Hoover, of Linesville.
THORNTON-BRITTON - At the residence of the brides parents, in Linesville,
Feb. 12th, 1879, by Rev. J.A. Hume, Mr. T.J. Thornton, of Springboro, and
Miss Emma J. Britton.
MILLER-GLENN - Dec. 14, by Rev. H.H. Hervey, Mr. Ed. A. Miller and Miss
Minnie, daughter of Mr. Thomas Glenn, all of Linesville.
In Jefferson, at the residence of the brides parents December 14, by Rev.
S.W. Dickinson, Miss Flora BECKWITH to Mr. A. Warren FRAVEN, both of
Jefferson.
A boy, aged 18, wed to a girl aged 15 at Linesville on March 23
POTTER-WARRINER - On the 17th of Dec., 1878, at the residence of the bride's
parents, by the Rev. H.D. Lowing, Mr. Mont Potter and Miss Sakie Warriner,
both of Conneaut tp., Crawford county, Pa.
GREEN-LINE - On Dec. 13th, 1878, at the residence of Mr. A. Oliver, by Rev.
Bowers, Harvey T. Green, of Newbrunswick, N.J., and Miss Jennie Line, of
Linesville, Crawford county, Pa.
BOLLIS-GLANCY - At the residence of the groom's mother, Mrs. E.A. Bollis, in
Linesville, March 22d, 1882, by Rev. A.J. Lindsey, Mr. Adolphus Bollis and
Miss Minnie Glancy.
DUDLEY-TEATS - At the M.E. Parsonage in Albion, March 28th, 1882, by Rev.
T.W. Douglas, Mr. Almon P. Dudley and Miss Lucretia E. Teats, both of
Linesville.
HUME-LOUDEN - In Linesville March 23d, 1882, by Rev. A.J. Lindsey, assisted
by Rev. J.A. Hume, Mr. D. Wilbur Hume, of Meadville, and Miss Bertha A.,
daughter of Mr. Ira M. Loudon.
The friends of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Lawrence, of Conneaut township, paid
them a visit yesterday, to assist in celebrating the twenty-fifth
anniversary of their marriage by a silver wedding. We go to press before the
festivities are over, but it is safe to say that all present had a good
time. The couple were remembered with many handsome presents.
GREENFIELD-GIFFORD - In Conneaut twp, Feb. 11th, 1883, by Rev. H.D. Lowing,
Mr. Edwin B. Greenfield and Miss Gladice Gifford, all of Conneaut township.
FINNUCAN-NORTHARD - At St. Peter's R.C. Church, Conneautville, Jan. 3d (year
unreadable), wed by Rev. Father Ruddy, Mr. C.J. Finnucan of Springboro, and
Miss Rose Northard of Conneaut township.
RANDALL-CUNNINGHAM - In Linesville, July 12, 1883, by A.M. Fenner, J.P., Mr.
E.S. Randall of Meadville, and Miss Ella V. Cunningham, of Linesville.
AYERS-STADTER - In Linesville, July 9, 1883, by Rev. E.M. Alden, E.N. Ayers
and Mrs. Fidelia Stadter, all of Linesville.
DUNN-THOMAS - At the residence of the officiating Justice at Penn Line, May
27th, 1883, by A.A. Potter, Esq., Mr. Charles E. Dunn, of Linesville, and
Miss Joie, daughter of Joseph Thomas, of Conneaut township.
KNAPP-RUMSEY - At the home of the bride's parents in Beaver tp., Aug. 4th,
1881, by Rev. J.S. Gledhill, Prof. A.L. Knapp, of Titusville, and Miss
Belle Rumsey, of Beaver township.
VAN LIEW -GEHR - At the M.E. parsonage, March 23d, by Rev. T.W. Douglas,
Frank VanLiew of Harmonsburg, and Miss Alice E. Gehr, of Sadsbury, Crawford
County, Pa.
THOMAS-GARWOOD - At Penn Line, March 18th, by A.A. Potter, Esq., Mr. Joseph
G. Thomas and Miss Addie Garwood, both of Conneaut tp.
BROWN-SMITH - At the M.E. parsonage in Evansburg, Feb. 5th, 1882, by Rev.
A.J. Lindsey, Mr. Burt Brown, of Youngstown, Ohio, and Miss Asia L.,
daughter of A.J. Smith, of Linesville.
BROOKS-HUNTER - At the residence of the bride in Erie, September 23d, 1883,
by Rev. Dr. Herron, Mr. (Harvey of Henry, difficult to read) Brooks, of
Linesville, and Miss Ella J. Hunter, of Erie.
COLLINS-RANDALL - At the residence of the bride's parents, in Keepville,
June 7th, 1883, by Rev. R. Pearse, Mr. A.B. Collins of Espyville, and Miss
Ella J. Randall.
STOCKTON-WALRATH - In Conneaut tp., April 19, by Rev. W.W. Painter, Calvin
A. Stockton and Miss Hattie A. Walrath, both of Conneaut.
TYLER-GEHR - At the residence of the officiating justice at Penn Line,
April 5th, 1883, by A.A. Potter, Esq., Mr. Ozro B. Tyler and Miss Emma
A., daughter of Hiram Gehr, all of Conneaut township.
MORAN-BROOKS - On the 16th of March, by Rev. R. Craighead, Capt. F.D.
Moran, of Vernon, Ohio, to Miss N. Violet Brooks, of Pine township,
Crawford county, Pa.
WHEELER-BRITTON - At the residence of the bride's parents in Linesville,
April 19th, 1883, by Rev. E.T. Wheeler, of Geneva, Ohio, Mr. W.V. Wheeler
and Titusville, and Miss Ray, daughter of Mr. J.N. Britton, of Linesville.
RANKIN-GRACEY - At the residence of the bride's parents in Allegheny
City, April 11th, 1883, Dr. W.D. Rankin, formerly of Linesville, and
Miss M. Emma Gracey.
HUGHES-QUICK - At the residence of the bride's parents on Wednesday
evening, Jan. 9th, 1884, by Rev. A.W. Decker, Mr. P.S. Hughes, of
Mercer, and Miss S. Melvina, daughter of Mr. Henry Quick, of North
Shenango.
WALKER-HERVEY - In Hartstown, Jan. 18th, 1884, by Rev. H.H. Hervey, J.N.
Walker, M.D., of Linesville, and Miss Mollie B. Hervey, of Hartstown.
BOON-LADNER - At the M.E. parsonage, Linesville, Nov. 29th, 1883, by
Rev. J.F. Stocker, Mr. J.D. Boon, of Shermansville, and Miss Emma B.
Ladner, of Conneaut township.
In response to the invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Imri SMALLEY, of
Jefferson, a large number of invited friends gathered at Trinity Church
on Wednesday at 12 o'clock m. to witness the marriage of their daughter,
Kate, and Mr. Willis C. BANCROFT, of Jefferson. The church had been
beautifully arranged by the ladies with floral decorations. Soon after
the hour arrived the couple appeared accompanied by the bride's parents
and were ushered to the altar, when a most beautiful and impressive
wedding ceremony was pronounced by the Rev. Hugh Bailey and the union of
the two hearts which beast as one was proclaimed to all the world. The
bride wore a cream colored albatross dress, an illusion veil and was
adorned with orange blossoms. Many friends from abroad were present.
The ceremony over, the wedded pair, re-entered the coach drawn by a
beautiful span of white horses and were driven to the residence of the
bride's parents where some of the immediate relatives were received and
a wedding dinner served. Not withstanding the invitations said no
presents many friends visited the bride and left substantial tokens of
friendship and appreciation. Mr. and Mrs. Bancroft left on the afternoon
train for Lockport, N.Y., where Mr. B. is engaged in business followed by
the well wishes of many friends. (in pencil - November 14)
DUDLEY-CODNEY - At the residence of the bride's parents, in Linesville,
Pa., Aug. 23d, 1884, by Rev. C.T. Jack, Mr. Harvey Dudley and Miss
Rachie Codney.
COOPER-EIGHMY - At the residence of the bride's parents in Springboro,
Dec. 20th, 1883, by Rev. R. Pierce, Mr. W.W. Cooper, of West Point,
Georgia, and Miss Effie A., daughter of E.E. Eighmy, Esq.
GRAFF-LITWILER - In Linesville, Pa., on Jan. 1st, 1884, by A.M. Fenner,
Esq., Mr. A.A> Graff and Miss Almedia Litwiler, all of this place.
MONG-HILLMAN - At the residence of the bride's parents, in Elk City,
Pa., Dec. 2d, 1883, by Rev. J. Bell Neff, Mr. Urban Mong, of Whitling's
Corners, and Miss Lillian Hillman, of Elk City, Pa.
MINER-WYATT - At the residence of the bride's parents in Conneaut
township, Nov. 4th, 1883, by Rev. C.T. Jack, Mr. R.C. Miner, of
Lindenville, Ohio, and Miss Jennie Wyatt, of Conneaut.
NORTON-BOLES - At the home of Frank Boles, in Southington, Ohio, Nov.
16th, 1883, by Rev. J.S. Ross, Mr. Samuel C. Norton of Southington and
Miss Carrie C. Boles of Linesville.
MAXWELL-IRONS - In Meadville, Oct. 13, 1883, Mr. Will Maxwell and Miss
Della Irons, both of Meadville.
BULLIS-HAWKINS - In Linesville March 9th, 1884, by Rev. J.F. Stocker,
Mr. Frank Bullis and Miss Lillie M. Hawkins.
IRONS-SUTLIFF - In Meadville, Pa., March 25th, 1884, Mr. Geo. B. Irons
and Miss Julia K. Sutliff, all of Conneaut township.
FORD-GILLILAND - At the residence of the officiating justice, Isaac
Monderau, Esq., of Wayne township, on April 15th, Mr. Samuel E. Ford, of
Randolph township, and Miss Basheba Gilliland, of Linesville.
MAXWELL-BRITTON - Sept. 6th, 1884, in Albion, by J. Wells, Esq., Mr.
Fred T. Maxwell of Meadville, and Miss Ida May Britton, of Springboro.
JOHNSON-COLLINS - At the residence of the bride's parents, Sept. 12,
1883, by Rev. C.T. Jack, Mr. James B. Johnson, of Stewartsville, Pa.,
and Miss Maggie M. Collins, of Linesville.
LAWRENCE-TAFT - At the residence of the bride's parents, in Linesville,
July 19h, 1884, by Rev. C.T. Jack, Mr. Alvadore Lawrence and Miss
L(letter missing)rs Taft.
CURTIS-ROBINSON - At the residence of the bride's parents in Sharon, June
11th, 1884, by Rev. Snowden, Mr. C.E. Curtis, of Wheatland, formerly of
Conneaut tp., and Miss Edith, daughter of Mr. J.A. Robinson of Sharon.
GILLILAND-RICHARDS - At Vinland, Kansas, July 4th, 1884, by Rev. Geo.
Winterbourne, Mr. Frank G. Gilliland, formerly of Linesville, Pa., and Miss
Hattie B. Richards, daughter of Hon. O. G. Richards, of Eudora, Kansas.
EVERWINE-RANDALL - At the residence of the bride's parents, in Keepville,
Oct. 1st, 1884, by Rev. R. Pearse, Mr. Lewis Everwine and Miss Mary Randall,
all of Keepville.
IRONS-BELL - At the residence of the bride in Linesville, Wednesday evening,
Oct. 15th, 1884, by Rev. C.T. Jack, Mr. BO Irons, and Mrs. Amelia Bell, all
of Linesville.
BEARD-MARCY - At West Springfield, February 21st, 1884, by Rev. N.W. Jones,
Mr. Jesse Beard of Meadville, and Miss Emma Marcy, of Conneaut, Ohio.
BLACK-GAGE - In Jefferson, Ohio, Oct. 10th, 1883, by Rev. S.W. Dickinson,
Mr. Dan H. Black, of Andover, and Miss Clara Gage of Jefferson.
GIFFORD-MEACHUM - At the residence of the bride's parents, in Girard, Pa.,
Dec. 24th, 1883, by Rev. C.L. Shipman, Mr. Herbert Gifford, of Buffalo, NY,
and Miss Sakie F. Meachum, of Girard.
KERR-PETERS - On Oct. 2, 1884,, at the M.E. Parsonage in Conneautville, by
Rev. Francis H. Beck, Mr. Lewis F. Kerr, of Turnersville, Crawford county,
Pa. and Miss Clara L. Peters, of Shermansville, Pa.
WATERS-BORTLES - In Glendale, Wisconsin, June 20th, 1883, by Rev. J.W. Reed,
Mr. H.A. Waters, formerly of Conneaut township, and Miss Estelle Bortles,
daughter of C.R. Bortles of this place.
WASSER-HAVENS - At the residence of the bride's parents, in Conneautville,
Pa. Nov. 11th, 1884, by Rev. F.H. Beck, Mr. R.H. Wasser, of this place, and
Miss Celia S. Havens, of Conneautville.
HOLCOMB-PENFIELD - At the residence of the officiating clergyman, C.T. Jack,
Nov. 8th, 1884, Mr. Edward Holcomb, of Penn Line, and Miss Ida Penfield, of
Steamburg, this county.
GRAFF-WILLIAMS - At the residence of the officiating clergyman, C.T. Jack,
Nov. 9th, 1884, Mr. Perry E. Graff, and Miss Mattie A. Williams, all of
Conneaut tp., this county.
BROOKS-GEHR - At the officiating clergyman's residence in Conneaut township,
Rev. H.D. Lowing, Sept. 26, 1885, Mr. Fred J. Brooks and Miss Flora Gehr,
both of Conneaut township.
REED-MOORE - At the residence of the officiating justice, in Summit
township, by Squire Putnam, Mr. Chas. A. Reed and Mrs. Martha Moore, nee
Graff, both of Linesville, Pa.
MOORE- FREEMAN - At the residence of the bride's parents in North Shenango,
Sept. 8th, 1885, by Rev. A. W. Decker, Mr. Harry A. Moore of Shenango and,
Mercer county, and Miss Sadie L. (rest of announcement missing)....
DUNN-ROSS - In Linesville, Aug. 31, 1895, by Rev. J.D. Clemmons, Fred Dunn,
of this place, and Mrs. Lizzie Ross, of Miles Grove, Erie County.
MOYER-JOHNSON - In Lima, Ohio, Sept. 24th, Harry Moyer, formerly of
Linesville, and Miss Myrtle Johnson, of Linesville.
GRIFFING-McMILLEN - A very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. L. McMillen, in Conneaut township, Wednesday afternoon, October 2,
1895, at which time their daughter Nellie was married to Mr. J. Clayton
Griffing.
Promptly at 2:30 the contracting parties entered the room, accompanied
by Mr. Clare Kent as best man, and Miss Marion Irvin, of Meadville, as
bridesmaid, Prof. Hugh Frey playing the wedding march. After the simple
marriage service, at which Rev. O.R. Washburn of the Universalist church,
officiating, a well served four-course dinner was partaken of by the fifty
invited guests present.
The bride was becomingly dressed in white Swiss trimmed with French
lace, the floral decorations were well chosen and
arranged, and the presents were numerous, many being sent by friends in
Erie, McKeesport, and the surrounding towns, who were unable to be present.
H.C. King and wife and Fenton King and wife, of Springboro, were among the
guests present.
The bride and groom departed on the south-bound train that afternoon, for a
short trip. They will reside in nicely arranged
apartments in the brick formerly occupied by Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Cram.
GLANCY-DUNN - In Linesville, Oct.. 16th, by R.P. Miller, Esq., Mr. Sylvester
Glancy and Miss Mary Dunn, all of Linesville.
HENLEIN-CROCKETT - At Linesville Nov. 21, 1895, by Rev. Clark, Mr. Gustave
B. Henlein, of Greenville, and Miss Lou Nell Crockett of Linesville.
HALL-COLLINS - At the home of the bride's parents, Dec. 5, 1895, by Rev.
J.G. Ginader, William Hall and Miss Maggie Collins, all of North Shenango
township.
WILSON-MORROW - At Carrollton, N.Y., Dec. 30, 1895, by Rev. Bates, of
Salamanca, Homer Wilson and Miss Carrie Morrow, both of Linesville.
HENDRICK-FOUST - At Meadville, by legal acknowledgement, Jan. 2, 1896,
Carlos Hendrick and Miss Nettie D. Foust, both of Pine township.
(written in pencil - Feb. 10, 1896) CLARK-GEHR - The marriage of Rev.
W.H. Clark and Miss Mollie, youngest daughter of Mrs. S.S. Gehr, at the
bride's home, this place, took place Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Re.v
Fulton, of Unity, Pa., officiating. The guests were limited to immediate
family friends and Misses Carie and Katie Eastman, of Meadville, Miss
Carrie Gaston, of Cochranton, and Mr. and Mrs. Benson, of Youngstown.
Following the tying of the nuptial knot and congratulations came an
elegant dinner. Many fine presents were bestowed on the young couple.
The bride and groom boarded the 5:48 pm southbound trip the same
evening, on a Southern tour. Rev. Clark is pastor of the United
Presbyterian church of Linesville and the bride is a fair accomplished
young lady.
MARVIN-CAMPBELL - In North Shenango township, Feb. 18th, by Rev. J.G.
Ginader, Mr. George Marvin of Andover, O., and Miss Chloe Campbell, of
North Shenango.
WHALEY-CARNES - At the residence of the officiating clergyman, Rev. C.C.
Haskell, Linesville, March 11, 1896, Mr. E.M. Whaley and Miss Valania
Carnes, both of Pine township.
IRONS-WEBB - (another scrap of newspaper, dated December 7, 1893;
appears above this article) - Bessie R. Irons and Mr. Harold H. Webb,
both of Conneautville, Pa., were married to-day noon at the residence of
Dr. Irons, Nov. 16, West Fifth street. Rev. H.C. Hall performed the
ceremony and after a short wedding trip the happy couple will take up
their residences at Conneautville.
LITTLE-MORROW - At Ripley, N.Y., August 12, 1896, by Rev. Reidman, Guy
Little, of North Shenango township, and Miss Elizabeth Morrow, of Pine
township.
WELLS-GILSON - Sept. 1, 1896, W.A. Wells, of Minneapolis, Minn., and
Miss Jennie M., daughter of M.A. Gilson, formerly of Conneaut township,
of Harvey, Illinois.
GILLILAND-MOORE - At M.E. parsonage, Evansburg, Sept.____, 1896, by Rev.
J.D. Clemmons, Seth Gilliland and Miss Blanche Moore, both of Summit
township. (note - the ____ actually appeared in the newspaper clipping!)
GEHR-HARMON - At Bradford, Pa., Oct. 12, 1896, by Rev. G.M. Hickman,
Perry C. Gehr, of Linesville, and Mrs. Sadie V. Harmon, of Bradford.
Claud Heath and Miss May Conover were married by Rev. Misel, Dec. 9th.
COTTON-WEST - At the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. J.P. Collins,
Linesville, Dec. 24, 1896, by Rev. O.R. Washburn, Burdette M. Cotton of
Andover, Ohio, and Miss Edith West, of this place.
Hon. R.P. MILLER died at his home here April 11th, 1899, aged 82 years.
He was a native of Lawrence county, coming to Linesville in 1846. Was
admitted to the Crawford county bar in 1853, elected to the Legislature
in 1858 and re-elected in 1859. He was elected justice of the peace year
after year. With the going out of his life the community is bereft of one
of its most respected citizens, and one of whose places as a counselor of
local historical data can never be filled.
He leaves a wife and adopted son, W.I Miller of Cygnet, O. Funeral
was held at the United Presbyterian church of which he was a member,
Friday, Rev. Curry officiating.
HARMON YOUNG - Died April 12th (my note - 1899), at his home in Pine
township, in the 66th year of his age. He was ill only five days -
unconscious from the effect of an apoplectic stroke of paralysis. During
his previous life he enjoyed the best of health. For upwards of 30 years
he lived in this community - his parents moving from Western New York
when he was young. He leaves a wife, four sons - Melvin H., Lester H.,
who reside in Eastern Crawford, Fred and George; two daughters, Mrs.
Behm, of Erie, and Mrs. Stevens. Funeral was held at Baptist Church,
Rev. Hazen officiating.
OBITUARY - Mary E., wife of the late Hiram FORD, died at the residence
of her son, E.A. Ford, Pine township, April 29th, 1899. She was born
Sept. 22, 1837 in Williamsfield township, Ashtabula county, Ohio. Mr.
and Mrs. Ford were married in 1858. In 1864 they moved to this place
where Mr. Ford engaged in the lumber business, previous to agricultural
pursuits on the farm on which the subject of this sketch spent her last
days. Three sons and two daughters survive. Funeral was held yesterday
at the home, services conducted by Rev. H.H. Clare, of the Methodist
Church of which she was a member since her residence here. Interment in
Linesville cemetery.
Brad AKENS died at his home in North Shenango township, April 27th,
1899, aged 36 years. La grippe and typhoid complications precipitated
heart failure. Several consultations of physicians proved unavailing,
with every effort known to save his life. He had over-worked physically
and mentally. He was a teacher last year in the Linesville schools, and
was teaching country school at the time his illness overtook him. He
leaves an orphan - a six-year-old daughter. His parents, four brothers
and two sisters survive him. Funeral was held Sunday, Rev. G.A. King,
officiating. Linesville K.O.T.M. lodge attended in a body, deceased
being a member of the order at New Castle, and leaving insurance of
$1,000.
"ACCIDENTAL POISONING - Child of C.W. DAVIS Died Friday" - One of the
saddest deaths occurring in our town for many years, was that of Ruth,
only child of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. W. Davis, aged 11 months and 26 days,
which occurred Friday.
The child, while tottling about the floor discovered a piece of
cheese which had previously been sprinkled with arsenic and placed
behind a dresser, with precaution, far out of reach of human fingers,
but through the work of mice, undoubtedly, had become dangerously
misplaced; innocently the little one proceeded to eat it.
As soon as the fact became known a physician was summoned but to no
avail, and the child died about four hours after. Funeral took place
Sunday afternoon. Rev. Clare conducting the services. The grief-stricken
parents have the sympathy of the community in their heart-rending
affliction.
STILLING - At Sharon, June 11, 1899, Mrs. Sadie Stilling, aged about 27
years. Deceased was a daughter of J.W. Kerr, formerly of this place.
"Fatally Burned by Crude Oil, Formerly a Resident of Linesville" - From the
National, Knox, Clarion County:
Thursday, July 13th, the neighbors of Urban MONG, living near Elk City
station, were startled by heart-rendering cries and the sight of fire, which
revealed the sad truth that Mrs. Lillian Mong had been terribly burned by
crude oil while she and her husband were attempting to burn out a chicken
house. This sad occurrence terminated in the death of Mrs. Mong, after more
than 24 hours of intense suffering. Those who witnessed the distressing
scene say it was beyond description.
The funeral of Miss Ida Mell MORROW occurred Sunday at the home of her
mother, Mrs. M. Morrow, south of this place, Rev. G.A. King conducting the
services which were beautiful and touching. The younger lady was in her 22d
year, and passed away Friday morning, after an illness of over a year. Her
friends were legion whose tenderness and aid through illness was not
forgotten in the last sad rites. Interment took place in Linesville
cemetery, where she sleeps beside the father and a brother.
BEARDSLEY - At Monroe, O.; Sept. 12th, 1899, of typhoid fever, James L.
Beardsley, aged 50 years, 1 month and 12 days. He was son of Hiram
Beardsley, of Pine township. Funeral was held Thursday at the home and
remains brought to Linesville cemetery for burial.
Mrs. Nell (Arnold) TRUESDALE died of consumption at Oil City, Sunday, aged
28 years. A daughter, aged four years, and a husband remain. Mr. Truesdale
is yard master of the L.S. and M.S. railroad. Interment today at Jamestown,
Pa.
FENTON-GEHR - Mr. E.A. Fenton, station agent of the Erie & Pittsburgh
railroad at Summit Station, and Miss Priscilla A., daughter of Mr. P.C.
Gehr, of this place, were married at the bride's home, at 7:30, Saturday
evening, Oct. 21, 1893, by Rev. Burger, pastor of the Linesville Baptist
Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Fenton repaired to their newly furnished home, near
his office, the evening of their marriage. Mr. Fenton is fortunate in
his selection of one of Linesville's fairest, and the young gentleman,
in whom an extensive corporation trusts with a place of responsibility,
bears a reputation worthy of his handsome helpmeet. Both begin life
with the best wishes of friends and bright prospects for the future.
MARTIN-BROWN - In Linesville, Oct. 26th, by Rev. J.D. Clemmons, Mr. J.
Addison Martin and Miss May Brown, both of Linesville.
BROCKWAY-MARSHALL - At the residence of Mrs. Marshall's Dec. 27, 1893,
by Rev. Clemmons, Mr. James B. Brockway, and Miss Zella Marshall, both
of Linesville, Penn.
BOWEN-VAN WINKLE - At the residence of Samuel Van Winkle, March 15,
1894, Mr. Herbert Bowen, of Townville, and Miss Hattie Van Winkle, of
Pine township.
FRARY-REA - At the bride's home, Ligonier, Ind., March 15, 1894, by Rev.
Shrontz, Geo. Frary of Ashtabula, O., and Miss Sarah Rea.
SHATTUCK-POTTER - At the Universalist parsonage, Linesville, March 17,
by Rev. M.L. Hewitt, Eugene S. Shattuck and Ocalia M. Potter, both of
Linesville. No cards.
Mr. and Mrs. Shattuck are prominent tradespeople of Linesville, the
bride having successfully managed her millinery store since she embarked
in business here a year ago. Mr. Shattuck, of the firm of Line &
Shattuck, grocers and butchers, are one of the oldest, as well as
successful, partnerships our town affords. The Herald joins in bestowing
congratulations and best wishes.
Wilbur ABELL and Miss Fannie J. BLACKSTOCK were married Wednesday, March
28, 1894, at the home of the bride, Brockport, N.Y. Mr. Abell, a former
Linesville business man, is now residing at Allegan, Mich., and engaged
in the hardware business. The Herald voices the wishes of its readers, in
extending congratulations and best wishes.
WALTON-RUSHMORE - At the bride's parents', March 29, 1894, by Rev.
Yoder, Mr. Wayne Walton and Miss Mable Rushmore, both of Conneaut
township.
HUGHES-McGUIRE - E.C. Hughes and Hattie Z. McGuire, both of Linesville,
were married Thursday, March 30, 1893, by Rev. H.H. Hervey, at the
residence of the officiating clergyman, Hartstown.
SHEAKLEY-COTTON - At the bride's home, Linesville, May 8, 1894, by Rev.
C.L. Shipman, Lee R. Sheakley and Miss Vida Cotton, both of this place.
GEHR-ROUNDY - At Meadville, July 3, 1894, by Rev. Craighead, Perry C.
Gehr and Mrs. M.T. Roundy, of Linesville.
WYATT-BENEDICT - At Meadville, June 13, 1894, by Rev. Ginader, W.G.
Wyatt, of South Shenango, and Miss A.M. Benedict, of Espyville Station.
WOLVERTON-STEELE - At the home of the bride, North Shenango, June 14,
1894, by Rev. Swearingen, Ralph Wolverton and Miss Belle Steele.
SIGLER-MILLER - At the home of the bride's mother, Linesville, June 21,
1894, by Rev. M.L. Hewett, Theo. Sigler and M. Arvilla Miller.
HILLMAN-BONAM - In Linesville, July 21, 1894, by Rev. J.D. Clemmons,
Mr. Ezra B. Hillman and Miss Ella Bonam, both of this place.
JOHNSON-BATENHOUSE - At Jamestown, N.Y.,, August 18, 1894, L. (second
initial unreadable) Johnson, of Girard, and Miss Louise Batenhouse, of
Erie county.
SWANEY-CRUM - At Meadville, Sept. 21, 1893, by Rev. Luccock, Geo. B.
Swaney, of Meadville, and Miss Caroline Crum of Erie, both formerly of
Springboro.
Mrs. Swaney is the leading soprano of the First Methodist Church in
Erie and is known in Meadville, her former home, as well, as a fine
vocalist. The pair left for Chicago on their wedding trip.
GARWOOD-BISHOP - At the residence of her mother, Mrs.A.V. Allen, this
place, Sept. 27, 1894, by Rev. M.L. Hewett, Mr. Amos Garwood, of
Conneaut township, and Miss Grace Bishop of Linesville.
CARPENTER-BRADT - At the residence of the bride's parents, in Conneaut,
on Monday evening, Oct. 15th, 1894, Mr. M.E. Carpenter, of Guys' Mills,
Pa., and Miss Grace Bradt, of Linesville, Pa.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. C.S. Tinker, pastor of the First
Baptist church of Sharon, Pa., in the presence of the immediate family.
Miss Bradt is one of our most highly respected young ladies and we much
regret her departure from our midst.
Mr. Carpenter is a medical student in the Western Pennsylvania
University, this being the last year of his course. He returns to his
school work this week, taking his esteemed wife with him there to reside
until his course is finished. The best wishes of many friends and
admirers go with them.
LISK-CAMPBELL - At the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. A. Brown,
this place, by Rev. Ginader, Oct. 17, 1894, Mr. Wilber Lisk and Miss
Everetta Campbell, both of this place.
COLLINS-WEST - At the bride's home, Oct. 16, 1894, by Rev. M.L. Hewett,
John P. Collins and Mrs. W.E. West, both of this place.
HENRY-WALKER - At the residence of the bride's parents, Conneaut
township, Nov. 7, 1894, Mr. Autie Henry and Miss Tillie Walker, Rev.
J.D. Clemmons of this place officiating.
BUTLER-BURCH - In this city, Nov. 14th, Mr. B.E. Butler, of Steamburg,
and Miss Effie Burch, of Linesville Rev. Mr. Barber officiating.
McCURDY-HUGHES - At the residence of C.A. Bell, Cochranton, Nov. 28,
1894, by Rev. Hutchinson, S.J. McCurdy and Miss Linnie Hughes, both of
Linesville.
Mr. McCurdy is connected with the firm of J.D. Bowman & Co.,
clothiers, of this place, and the bride is well known to many of our
readers who will wish them a long life of happiness. Mr. and Mrs.
McCurdy have taken up their abode in the Hughes residence.
A pleasant incident occurred at the session of Erie conference just
closed at Warren. Rev. John GRAHAM, who has been actively engaged in the
ministry for 52 years, asked to be placed on the superannuated list, and
after his request was granted, he arose and invited the members of the
conference to attend the golden wedding of Mrs. Graham and himself on
the 15th of this month. The conference then raised $104 and converted it
into gold, which was presented to Mrs. Graham by Bishop Newman. Mr. and
Mrs. Graham walked to the alter arm in arm and received the money, while
the congregation sang Ben (rest unreadable) Rev. John Graham, formerly
pastor of the M.E. Church at this place, and for the past year on the
Albion charge was tendered a present of $100 in gold at his golden
wedding at that place, last week. He has retired from the ministry on
account of old age, and will live in Meadville.
To Mr. and Mrs. L.D. BROWN, this place, Dec. 23, 1896, a daughter.
Linesville, Oct. 1, 1896, to Mr. and Mrs. E.R. McCUNE, a son.
Alfred C. REA was born in Pine township, October 8, 1841, and died near
the spot where he was born, Wednesday evening, July 5, 1899. While
returning from his work, and driving his team afoot, almost within sight
of his home he was struck by lightning and instantly killed. His team was
evidently dazed by the shock, for marks in the road showed where they had
been down; they, however, made their way to the barn of his son, Frank
Rea, and stood near it until they were found Thursday morning.
Mr. Rea was married on May 15, 1873, to Miss Caroline Bishop, who
with four sons and two daughters, live to mourn his loss. He became a
member of the M.E. Church when 17 years of age, and has remained
faithful to his vows ever since. He was honored by that body by being
elected to the various offices it had to confer, being Sunday school
superintendent and trustee for many years. At the time of his death he
was recording Stewart and held that office for thirty consecutive years,
so true was he to the church of his choice that he was its choice for Lay
Delegate to the Electoral Conference which met in Mercer, Pa., in 1879.
Mr. Rea responded to the call of Gov. Curtin for troops to repel
the invasion of Lee, and remained in service a short time until
honorably discharged. He taught school several terms, but devoted the
greater part of his life to farming. He was a splendid citizen and had
the confidence of his fellow citizens. He was justice of the peace for
fifteen years, and held almost every township office at various times.
The universal sentiment is that the community has lost an exemplary
citizen and his family has lost a splendid husband and kind father. His
kindness was manifested 25 years ago, when upon his brother Dempster's
death, he took under his care his widow and her three children, and
proved a father to them.
The funeral service conducted by his pastor, Rev. Herbert H. Clare,
on Saturday afternoon, in Frey Chapel.
OBITUARY - Mrs. Eliza F. (Lawrence) STEVENS, wife of the late Cornelius
P. Stevens, passed away at 7 a.m. Oct. 13, 1899, at Huron Street
Hospital, Cleveland, where she had undergone two surgical operations.
She was attended by her daughter, Mrs. Fred Glenn.
The remains were brought home at nine o'clock Friday night and were
interred in family lot in Linesville cemetery, after funeral services at
the home at 3pm Sunday. The sermon was preached by Rev. H.H. Clare. The
funeral was a very large one, the house being entirely inadequate to
accommodate the gathered friends.
Mrs. Stevens was one of a family of ten children of Obed and
Katherine Lawrence and was born in Summerhill township, this county,
September 7, 1840, being 59 years, 1 month and 6 days of age at the time
of her death. Three brothers and three sisters remain.
She was married to Cornelius P. Stevens May 24, 1862, by Rev. Thos.
S. Bennett and resided in Linesville and vicinity since that time. The
deceased was a member of the Methodist Church.
Alfred BARACKMAN died at his home in North Shenango township, Friday,
after a two-year's illness of Bright's disease, aged 39 years, 3 months.
Deceased was incapacitated from work during past few months. He is
survived by a wife and two daughters - Lena May, and Jessie Alie, and
many relatives. Until the fatal malady came upon him, deceased was a
very strong, healthy and robust man. Funeral was held Sunday, Rev. Brown
conducting the services. interment at Espyville.
"Met Death While on Duty; Funeral of Fred SHATTUCK" - The remains of
Fred Shattuck arrived from Kansas, yesterday, in care of Mr. Bocken, a
fellow railroad man. The funeral was held this afternoon at the home of
his sister, Mrs. Ida STRATTON, the only surviving member of his family
circle. Rev. G.A. king conducted the services at the house. in funeral
cortege were Linesville lodges of Masons, Knights of Pythias, and
Maccabees, of which orders, together with Brotherhood of Trainmen, he
was a beneficiary member. Deceased was single, and 39 years of age; of
genial disposition and respected by all. His taking away in the prime of
life the more rends the hearts of his relatives and friends.
The intelligence of his death which was a shock to the community
came by wire, Saturday, merely stating that he met death that day. On
arrival of Mr. Bocken it was learned that he was on his trip as brakeman
on his train which had an excursion party.
A freight car having a cupola had been added. He was aiding
conductor in collecting tickets and had gone on top of the car where two
boys were, who state that he appeared to reach for his hat as it fell
off, but as his remains were found below a bridge it is believed that
his head came in contact with the overhead work of the bridge -the car
being larger and higher than ordinary. A bruise sufficient to cause
instant death marked the injury in back of head, while falling to the
creek bed, quite a distance; one leg was broken. The accident happened
about 35 miles from Parsons, Kansas.
Deceased grew to manhood in this place; learned the printer's art,
clerked in Miller & Stratton's store, and while on a tour of states
among the printers' fraternity, branched off to railroading some 15
years ago. Last year he made a trip to the Alaska gold regions,
returning early last spring. He suffered a severe illness and on
convalescing sufficiently came here and recuperated during the summer,
returning to his vocation in September.
How insignificant may seem the duty he was performing which if left
undone would have saved his life and not materially affected the great
railroad army of systems. In performing that duty honestly and manfully
he died, none the less a hero than he who falls in the army of battles
of his country.
RAYMOND LINE - For several months past Raymond, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.V.
Line, has been ill at Warren, Pa., with no hope of recovery. The
information of his death broken to his parents to-day was not unlooked
for, however, sorrowfully endured. He was in the 17th year of his age, a
son to be proud of and a bright student in school from which he went to
his sick bed, last April, suffering from nervous prostration, from
which, in his case, there proved to be no recovery.
Remains will be brought home tomorrow and funeral at the house Thursday
at 10:30. Rev. King will conduct the service. (my note here - from the
Linesville Cemetery Index, he was born July 16, 1883 and died October
29, 1899).
In Memory of James HERNON - James Hernon was born November 20, 1824, in
Craghan county, Tipperary, Ireland. At the age of 11 years he expoused
the cause of temperance by joining Father Matthew's Temperance Society
and during his long and useful life, adhered strictly to the principles
of sobriety.
When a young man he came to this country and engaged in the
railroad business on maintenance-of-way and his many anecdotes
concerning his experience, from the time of strap iron and wooden rails
to the present were truly interesting.
He married Miss Mary King of Linesville, Crawford county, Pa., in 1855,
to whom were born nine sons and two daughters, and is survived by his
wife, four sons and two daughters - James, of Sharpsville, Pa.; Frank,
of Petrolia, Pa.; Thomas and Gustin, of Elulalia; Mrs. James Mills, of
Warren and Sister Eulalia of St. Joseph's Convent, Erie.
He moved from Linesville to Sheffield Junction in 1884 to take
charge of work on the P&W which was then being built through the vast
forests of Forest and Erie counties and continued in their employ until
age required him to put work in younger hands. He was postmaster at
Elulalia (Sheffield Junction) for several years.
Mr. Hernon was a man pleasant to meet, a kind father, an obliging
neighbor, honest citizen, true Christian, and the bereaved family may
surely feel while they sorrow here, he peacefully rests over there.
OBITUARY- Mrs. N.S. THAYER, or "Aunt Nan" as she was called by her many
friends, died at Ashtabula, Ohio, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 1899, of pneumonia,
in the 68th year of her age. She was widow of the late E.S. Thayer, of
Conneaut township. She was stricken down with the disease Thanksgiving,
and lived six days; although everything was done by loving friends to
alleviate her suffering, it was of no avail. Funeral services were held
at the residence of her brother, Amzi Brown, of this place, her pastor,
Rev. H.H. Clare, officiating. Deceased, born at Warren, Pa., Aug. 1,
1831, was a member of the M.E. Church (rest of obit missing)
GARNETT-SNEDEKER - in Cleveland, September 16, Harry B. Garnett, of
Cleveland, to Mrs. Lena W. Snedeker of Rio Vista, Va. Henry M. George
and Miss Jennie J., daughter of G.L. Bullis, were married at the
apartments of the groom, Monday evening, Oct. 27, 1890, by Rev. Graham.
The groom is engaged on the mason work of the new brick block.
The marriage of Robert Fred Glenn and Miss Lizzie Mace Stevens, of
Linesville, is announced to be celebrated at the home of the bride's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.P. Stevens, on Thursday, Dec. 18, 1890.
"Railroad Crossing Accident" - Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. Robert McKAY, two
residents of Espyville, well up in years, started from home early in
drive to friends for the holiday. When crossing the E&P Railroad, just
below Thomas Glenn's, a Lake Shore train struck the rear wheels of the
buggy, throwing the aged people quite a distance, rendering Mr. McKay
insensible and hurting his wife more.
At last accounts, they were doing well, although the lady is very
badly injured. The engineer says that on seeing the buggy close to the
track he gave sharp, warning whistles and the man seemed to whip up the
horse when it would have been possible to have stopped.
HOLCOMB-ROOD - In Linesville, Jan. 14th, by Rev. Graham, Mr. Geo. M.
Holcomb and Miss Lida Rood, both of Conneaut township.
HILL-TEMPLETON - In Pittsburgh, Feb. 19th, Mr. Hill of Pittsburgh, and
Miss Eva Templeton, of Linesville, Crawford county.
GREENAWALT-RICE - In Linesville, Feb. (date unreadable), Mr. Greenawalt
of Shermansville and Miss Florence Rice of Linesville.
DICKEY-PALMANTEER - In West Fallowfield, March 10th, by G.W. Congdon, ,
J.R., Mr. Orin Dickey of South Shenango, and Miss Jennie E. Palmanteer,
of West Fallowfield.
SHERRETS-GEORGE - At Linesville, March 11, by Rev. J. Graham, Mr. Henry
Sherrets and Miss Maggie George, both of Conneaut twp.
DeWITT-HARVEY - At the bride's home, Conneaut township, March 17, 1891,
by Rev. C.P. Nash, Frank DeWitt, of Andover, Ohio, and Miss Della
Harvey, daughter of B.F. Harvey.
SPACKMAN-FREEMAN WEDDING - Thursday evening at 8:30 a quite wedding, at
the bride's home, this place, joined in wedlock Miss Dora C., daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Freeman, and Mr. E.W. Spackman, of the firm of
Brown & Spackman, also of this place. Rev. John Graham, of the M.E.
Church, pronounced the words of union in presence of the assembled
relatives and intimate friends. The usual feast and bestowing of
presents took an allotted portion of the evening festivities.
Mr. and Mrs. Spackman are well known, sensible people, and will
this month settle down to house-keeping in one of the suit of
second-story rooms in Bunday brick, where their many friends will find
them cozily housed.
A guest furnishes the following: Those present were Mr. and Mrs.
Amzi Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gehr, Rev. and Mrs. Graham, Miss Linnie
Hughes, of this place, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moore and daughter Gladys,
Miss Gertie Bennett, Miss Sadie Norton and Mr. Ralph Wolverton, of
Espyville. The event throughout was one to be remembered by those
present as an impressive and pleasant occasion.
Mr. and Mrs. Spackman start out in their new life bearing with them
the hearty congratulations and well wishes of a host of friends. (in
pencil - Dec. 8, 1891)
"Wedding This Evening" - Mr. Wm. B. HART, of Roanoke, Va., grandson of
D.C. Thayer, and Miss Clora M., adopted daughter of Geo. P. WHITE, will
constitute the contracting parties of a quite wedding at the bride's
home, this place, this evening, April 14, 1891. Rev. C.P. Nash will
officiate.
The bride and groom will start for their Southern home in a day or
two. They will carry with them the best wishes and congratulations of a
large number of friends.
In Jefferson, April 30, 1891, by Marion Brown, J.P., Mr. William MAIN,
of Trumbull, to Mrs. Mary D. RICH, of Cherry Valley.
SMOCK-HARVEY - At the home of the bride, in Conneaut township, May 4,
1891, by Rev. J.A. Klucker, Mr. Theodore Smock, of Meadville, and Miss
Alta Harvey.
McKINNEY-McLEOD - At Meadville, July 9, 1891, by Rev. T.H. Delamater,
Charles McKinney, of this place, and Mrs. Silas McLeod, of Conneautville.
AKENS-McCLINTON - At the bride's home, Conneaut township, Sept. 16,
1891, by Rev. H.D. Lowing, Mr. Bradley D. Akens, of North Shenango
township, and Miss Elma H., daughter of Robert McClinton.
BROWN-ROBINSON - At the home of the bride, this place, Oct. 8, 1891, by
Rev. Pinney, Mr. Lell Brown, of Conneautville, and Miss Adah F. Robinson.
DUDLEY-DART - By 'Squire E. Allen, at his residence in Conneaut
township, Oct. 13, 1891, Harvey W. Dudley of Linesville, and Mrs. Edith
M. Dart, of Conneaut tp.
DONALDSON-CAMPBELL - In Conneaut township, Oct. 28th, by Rev. H.D.
Lowing, Mr. M.T. Donaldson and Miss Inez, daughter of Mr. C.B. Campbell,
all of Conneaut township.
SHAW-LINN - In North Shenango, Nov. 26th, by Rev. D.S. Steadman, Mr.
Ross F. Shaw, of Dicksonburg, and Miss Kittie, daughter of Mr. N.S.
Linn, of North Shenango.
GEORGE-BALDWIN - In this city, Dec. 17th, by Rev. Dr. J.C. Carnachan,
Mr. M.A. George and Miss Grace Baldwin, both of Summit township.
MACKEY-CREGG - Dec. 16, 1890, by A.M. Fenner, Esq. Mr. Will T. Mackey,
and Miss Mattie Cregg, all of Linesville.
CRAWFORD-BUNDAY, A Brilliant Wedding at Residence of Mr. S.E. Bunday,
To-Day: The residence of Mr. S.E. Bunday was filled at noon to-day with
the friends of Miss Almira J. Bunday and Mr. Clark M. Crawford, who were
married by the Rev. R.R. Prentice, formerly pastor of the Baptist church
of this place. The house was beautifully decorated with plants and lace
drapery. The bride was attended by Miss Linnie Hughes, the groom's
bestman being Mr. D.L. Bunnell, both of this place. The bride is one of
the most accomplished and best known young ladies of Linesville, and the
groom is a resident of Lakin, Kansas. The bride's costume was of dove
colored silk en train, with ostrich trimming; the gown was fastened with
pink carnations and smylax, her bouquet of hyacinths.
After the words were pronounced and congratulations were received
the guests were invited to a lovely dinner served by the bride's people,
after which they went to the home of the bride's brother, Mr. F.E.
Bunday, and were entertained by vocal and instrumental music, consisting
of solos, duets, quartettes and choruses.
The wedding gifts were a beautiful array of silver and china. The
guests from abroad were: Mr. and Mrs. Birch and Mrs. Lewis, of
Meadville; Miss Lucy Wilson, of Washington State; Miss Bertha McCoy, of
Sheakleyville.
Mr. and Mrs. Crawford will depart in a few days for an extended
wedding tour. They will stop at Cleveland, Chicago and other places.
Then will stop at Talona, Ill., for a short stay, the residence of the
groom's parents, after which they will go to their future home, Lakin,
Kansas. (in pencil, January 12, 1892)
GLANCEY-DUDLEY - At Meadville, Jan. 28, 1892, by Rev. Valentine, Mr.
John Glancy and Mrs. Rachel Dudley, of this place.
CREGG-LITWILER - By Rev. J.A. Klucker, in the Baptist parsonage, Jan.
28, 1892, William H. Cregg and Miss Melva Litwiler, both of Linesville.
POLLOCK-HATHAWAY - At the M.E. parsonage, Espyville, Jan. 27, by Rev.
Steadman, Robert Pollock, of Meadville, and Miss Elgie, only daughter of
Dick Hathaway, of Espyville.
BENNETT-LOUDAN - At the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. G.R.
Hume, Woodcock, by Rev. H.D. Todd, Mr. Alfred B. Bennett and Miss
Jennie Loudan, both of Linesville.
To Mr. and Mrs. R.E. GEHR, this place, July 22, 1894, a girl.
To Prof. F.H. SHAW and wife, at North East, July 21, 1894, a boy.
BORN - In St. Mary's, Pa., Oct. 11, a ten-pound daughter to Mr. and Mrs.
A.E. WARREN.
Mr. Mr. and Mrs. S.W. LOWING, Linesville, Dec. 21, 1894, a daughter.
To Rev. and Mrs. M.L. HEWITT, Linesville, Dec. 22, a son.
IN MEMORY - MOSES BISHOP - Much as has been said about the panoramic
scenes that present themselves in the life of man, we are again summoned
to record the sad fact that one of Nature's noblemen, a genuine (part of
word missing)end of man, is numbered as a link in the chain of eternal
order. Dec. 10, 1899, Moses Bishop was unexpectedly summoned to the
other shore.
An immortal poet has truly and wonderfully said that "life is a
short and narrow vale between the cold and barren peaks of two
eternities." So (word missing), like autumn leaves touched by southern
gales, falls only to enrich our mother earth.
His death, at the age of 86, of dyspepsia, seems to have won the
bound of man's appointed years, life's blessings all enjoyed, life's
labors done. He was born in Beaver township, Pa., in early life
presented no varied or stirring events.
In 1832 he married Susan Ladner, to them were born seven children, of
which five are still living. He worked in carpenter's and gunsmith's
trades, and also served as justice of the peace for 16 years.
In politics he was always a reformer. In earlier days he was a
strong abolitionist. He was one of the pioneers of the Underground
Railroad, his house being one of the stations; and many a former slave
owned his freedom to his efforts. After the war he cast his lot with the
Republican party until the Populist party was organized with which he was
in sympathy.
For over half a century he has been a member of the I.O.O.F. lodge of
this place, of which he was a charter member. The most praiseworthy
trait in the character of this splendid man was his benevolence. He was
an apostle of Nature, and always with a willing hand gave alms, with a
firm hand.
He held to the sublime principle that equity is the support of the
human race and that bounty attaches every heart. He was a faithful
husband, a tender father, an equitable master, a zealous citizen, and
above all, he labored to serve his country by his industries, virtues,
courage and examples. He was always a strong advocate of temperance,
both in his examples and his advice to others, being a total abstainer
from alcohol and tobacco. He had the grandeur and moral courage to speak
his honest thoughts, and although not a member of any church, the world
is better for his having lived.
Well and truthfully it can be said of him that he loved the "yellow
autumn fields, the orchard's bending boughs, the happy homes of men," the
love of wife and child, and the welfare of the human race. His example is
now a part of Nature's wealth. (my note - Moses is buried in Linesville
Cemetery and I do have a photo of his tombstone if anyone would like a
copy)
BRIGHT - In Pine township, Dec. 23d, 1899, of inflammation of the
stomach, Dillon P. Bright, in the 54th year of his age.
THAYER - At Chautauqua, N.Y., Dec. 21, 1899, Garrison Thayer, brother
of Mrs. Geo. P. White, of this place, aged 52 years, 7 months, one day.
C. W. DAVID, formerly of this place, died March 14 (in pencil - 1931).
Funeral services were held at Saegertown Monday. He married Mary Bolles,
of Linesville. His wife died several years ago. He is survived by a son,
Bruce David, of Cleveland. Deceased was charter member of Linesville
I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 895.
OBITUARY - Flora HAWLEY, only daughter of Luman and Jane Hawley, was
born in Garrettsville, March 20th, 1860, and died in Chicago Dec. 16,
1899, aged 39 years and nine months.
The news of her death here was a great shock to her relatives and
many friends, as nothing was known of her serious illness which was very
brief. A particularly sad feature in her death was the fact of her mother
being on the Pacific coast, at the time and wholly unable to reach her
daughter's bedside before death claimed her.
The body was brought here from interment by her brother and funeral
services were conducted by Rev. I.J. Harris at the home of the
grandmother, Mrs. Cutts, on the afternoon of the 19th, being largely
attended by sympathetic neighbors and friends. On a Sunday evening early
in the fall of 1883, after the close of the regular service held in the
Methodist church, Miss Hawley said to her unday school teacher, "Tonight
I have decided to give my heart to God, pray for me." On the following
Sunday she united with the church and was a consistent member up to the
time of her leaving for Chicago to join her mother and brother, who had
preceded her bout one year. The first Sunday spent in the great city
found her in her place in one of the Methodist churches with which she
united, remaining an earnest active member of the same church to the
time of her death is safe to say a better Bible scholar or more
practical, thorough, everyday Christian is rarely found. Miss Hawley
cared nothing for society in a general way, but she did love her home
& friends to a degree seldom known her delight being in ministering to
the comforts and happiness of her mother and only brother, her father
and younger brother having passed over to the other shore many years
ago, the brother dying Aug. 9, 1871, and her father Dec. 13, 1871.
The sorrow stricken mother reached this place on the 21st that she
might at least look on the dead form of her daughter before the body was
consigned to mother earth. The mother and brother have the sympathy of
their many friends in this, their deepest sorrow.
John T. Van Winkle - John Van Winkle was born February 27, 1849, in
Crawford County, and died at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1931, at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blair, in Linesville, where he spent the
last eight years of his life. He was 81 years, 11 months and seven days
old.
Mr. Van Winkle is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Geo. Thayer of
Conneaut township, and Mrs. J.K. Perley, of Enosburg Falls, Vermont.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the
Universalist church.
George C. ROBERTSON was born at Center Road, April 9, 1840, on the farm
on which he lived until thirteen years ago. He passed away at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. Florence Martin, in this place, January 25, 1931.
Next April he would have reached the age of 91 years. He was the son of
Phillip and Sarah Robertson.
With the exception of three years spent on the Pacific coast and
the past thirteen years in which he has been a resident of Linesville.
Mr. Robertson made his home on the old homestead at Center Road. He was
one of the prominent farmers of Conneaut township and had a great many
friends. On September 9, 1867, he was united in marriage with Miss Sarah
McKean, who survives him.
To this union were born five children: Roy, deceased, Mott and Ross
Robertson, of Sharon; Mrs. Florence Martin, Linesville; Mrs. Frank
Shatuck, Youngstown. Eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild also
survive him. Mr. Robertson was a charter member of Center Road Grange
and the last surviving charter member of Pine Lodge, F&AM, and both
orders were well represented at the funeral at two o'clock, Tuesday
afternoon. Members of the Masonic Lodge acted as pall bearers and
conducted services at the grave. The services at the home were conducted
by Rev. Mathew J. Munn, of Browns Avenue, UP Church, of Erie, and the
large attendance spoke of the high esteem in which the deceased was held
by the many whom had become his friends over a long span of years. Rev.
Munn is a nephew of Mrs. Robertson.
Daisye L. TURNER - Miss Daisye L. Turner died Friday evening, August 14
at her home. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Della Turner, of
Linesville; three sisters, Mrs. Roy Garwood, of Linesville, Mrs. A.L.
Huckins, of Springfield, Massachusetts, Mrs. Wm. J. Meredith, of New
Castle, and three brothers, Carl and Ralph, of Linesville, and Charles,
of Albion.
Funeral services were held from the U.P. Church Monday afternoon at
2 o'clock, Rev. Harsha, her pastor, officiating. Interment was made in
the Linesville cemetery. (my note here - from the Linesville Cemetery
Index - born 1884, died 1931)
Note, the next TWO obituaries have a heading attached to them: The
Linesville Herald Thursday, May 18, 1933:
MABEL S. HORNBY - Mrs. Mabel S. Hornby, well known resident of New
Brighton, Pa., and wife of Percy Hornby, passed away in the Beaver
Valley General Hospital Friday, May 12, 1933, following a brief illness.
Mrs. Hornby was well known in Linesville, having moved here from
Cherry Creek, N.Y., with her parents, Hon. and Mrs. F.J. Shattuck, in
1901, when seven years of age. She attended the Linesville schools and
graduated in the class of 1912. She was also a graduate of the Edinboro
Teachers' College and up to the time of her marriage, December 30, 1925,
had been active in educational work, teaching in Linesville, Puerto Rico
and Pittsburgh. During part of her vacations, she studied at Penn State
College.
She left the United States, June 23, 1924, for Puerto Rico where
she taught school for a year. Returning to this country, she accepted a
position in the Pittsburgh schools and was teaching there at the time of
her marriage.
Mrs. Hornby was born at Cherry Creek, N.Y., August 25, 1893. As a
young girl and as a young lady she was well known in Linesville. She was
a member of the Universalist Church, Diamond Chapter, Eastern Star, LHS
Alumni and took an active part in her church and social work where she
found a wide circle of loyal friends. Her ability and enthusiasm marked
her as a leader in the many activities which she undertook.
She leaves to mourn her loss her husband, three sons, Percy
Robinson Hornby, Richard Hallowell Hornby and Roland Shattuck Hornby,
all at home, her parents, of this place, and two sisters, Mrs. Lillian
Backus, of Smethport and Mrs. Grace Bail, of San Bernadino, Cal.
The funeral was held from her late home in New Brighton, Sunday
afternoon at four o'clock, with the Rev. George A. Gay, pastor of the
Linesville Universalist Church, officiating. Interment was made in the
Grove Cemetery, New Brighton.
Eli T. GEHR - Eli T., son of Sarah and Tobias Gehr, was born near
Shermansville, Penna., September 9th, 1853, and passed away at his home
in Linesville, May 15, 1933.
Mr. Gehr was in his usual good health and his sudden death was a
shock to the entire community. He was a carpenter by trade but spent a
greater number of his years on a farm in Conneaut township, later moving
to Linesville.
Mr. Gehr was a member of Linesville. I.O.O.F. lodge No. 395.
He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, two daughters, Mrs. C.W.
Brown, Mrs. Clarence Bollard and one grandson, Richard Bollard, of this
place.
Services in his memory were held at the family home Wednesday at
2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Harsha. Interment was made at Linesville.
"FUNERAL SERVICES IN MEMORY OF D.G. GIBSON - Member Co. H 111th Penna.
Infantry - Enlisted at 16"
Daniel Gilbert Gibson was born near Westfield, Chautauqua County, New
York, October 21, 1845, and passed away at the home of his daughter,
Della Gibson Wetherall, Linesville, Pa., July 20, 1933, at the age of 87
years and 9 months, after a two years illness.
On February 23, 1864, while home on furlough, he married Harriet
Eliza Howard at Springboro, Pa. To this union were born three children,
Homer, Anna and Della.
The wife passed away November 5, 1915, and was followed by the
oldest daughter, Mrs. Harry McDowell, September 17, 1923. He is survived
by a half-sister, Mrs. Arvilla Foster McPhillamey, of Topeka, Kansas, his
son, Homer Howard Gibson, of Grove City, Pa., his daughter, Della Gibson
Wetherall, Linesville, Pa., three grandson, Jesse G. Gibson, Bradford,
Pa.; Claredon G. McDowell, Columbus, Ohio, and H. Dan McDowell, of
Conneaut, Ohio. Three granddaughters: Mrs. Harriet Bush, Thomasville,
Georgia; Mrs. Myrna Cox, Baltimore, Maryland, and Mrs. Wilda Bodisch,
Linesville, Pa., One great-grandson, Daniel Gilbert Gibson, Bradford,
Pa., and two nephews, Frank and Harry Gibson, Conneautville, Pa.
He was a member of the Linesville Methodist Episcopal Church,
Linesville GAR Post 352 and an honorary member of the Linesville
L.G.A.R. Circle 174, and also an honorary member of Sam Wright Post,
American Legion.
FUNERAL OF MISS ALICE TALCOTT - Miss Alice Talcott passed away Tuesday
night, May 26, 1931, of pneumonia, after a week's illness.
One sister survives her, Miss Lois Talcott. Other relatives reside
in Ohio.
Prior to 1880 the family moved to Linesville from Ohio. The
parents, two sisters and one brother (now deceased) with subject of this
sketch, with remaining sister, composed the Talcott family. Funeral
services will be held Friday afternoon at 2:39 o'clock at the house. (my
note - from the Linesville Cemetery Index, she was born Dec. 11, 1858,
daughter of Herman H. and Eliza A. Talcott)
PETER KLEIN - Peter Klein died May 24 at the home of his son. Funeral
services were held Wednesday morning at the St. Philip's church,
Linesville.
The interment will be made at Monongahela City, former home of the
deceased.
JOSEPH H. SPROUL - Joseph H. Sproul, aged 77 years, (word missing here)
month and 14 days, passed away Thursday, January 29th, 1931, at his home
on Penn Street, Linesville. He was taken sick with pneumonia, the
previous Sunday which resulted in his death. He was born December 15th,
1853, and was one of a family of nine children, five sons and four
daughters. He was married to Miss Sarah Adams, of Norrisville, September
18, 1884, who survives him, also a son Ray and a daughter Lulu, both at
the home of his fathers family. He also leaves two brothers and two
sisters, Samuel Sproul, of Norrisville, Pa., Martin Sproul of
Conneautville, Pa., sisters Mrs. Lettie Watson, of Littles Corners and
Caroline Pier, of Painesville, O. Private services in his memory were
held at his late home Sunday at 1 o'clock. Rev. George A. Gay, of
Linesville Universalist Church, officiating, interment was made in the
Conneautville cemetery.
The bearers were Charles Miller, Ross Marshall, Harry Hendrick,
Harry Lisk, Hiram Sheakley and Jesse Brooks.
Those attending from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. Leon Pier and
Fred Beebe, of Painesville, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Sproul, of
Norrisville, Pa., Mr. and Mrs. Will Watson, of Littles Corners, Pa., Dr.
and Mrs. M.D. Sproul of Edinboro, Pa., Mrs. Mae Noris and Mr. Glenn
Boylan, of Meadville, Pa.
CARRIE LOUISE WARREN FUNERAL HELD MONDAY - Services were conducted on
Monday afternoon for Carrie Louisa Warren, 75, at the home of her
sister-in-law, Mrs. Clara T. Warren.
Rev. Walter A. Condon, pastor of the Presbyterian church,
officiated. Rev. Condon had planned to assist Rev. H. Campbell Plant,
pastor of the Caldwell Baptist Church, former pastor of the Ada Baptist
church, of which the deceased was a member, was unable to come due to
the icy conditions of the roads.
Miss Warren was born in Jefferson, Ohio, but spent most of her life
in Richmond, Va. She was bookkeeper at the Richmond dairy, until she came
to Ada 10 years ago, to make her home with her brother, A.E. Warren, who
died in March 1931.
OBITUARY - Carrie Louisa Warren, oldest child of Albert and Emily
Warren, was born in Jefferson, Ohio, Ashtabula county, August 9, 1856,
and died at the Mrs. A.E. Warren home in Ada on March 12, 1932, at the
age of 75 years, 7 months and 3 days. In 1887 the family moved from
Jefferson to Richmond, Va., where Miss Warren lived until she made her
final home with her brother and his family in Ada.
She had been a member of this home for ten years preceding her
death. For many years she was a bookkeeper at the Richmond dairy and
many of her friends live in that city. She was a faithful member of the
Randolph Street Baptist church of Richmond and later transferred her
membership to the Ada Baptist church.
Miss Warren is survived by three nephews and five nieces. Her
parents and her only brother, Albert Earl, and sister, Lena Frances of
Cleveland, preceded her in death.
MRS. T.H. JOHNSON - Mrs. Tracey Johnson passed away February 14, 1931,
in an automobile accident near Hartstown. She is survived by husband,
son B.H. Johnson, and grandson, Jack Johnson, brother John R. Dennis.
She was 70 years old. A sister, Mrs. Mary Clark was fatally injured in
the accident. Funeral services were conducted from the home, Tuesday
afternoon, conducted by Rev. George A. Gay, of the Universalist Church.
MRS. MARY CLARK - Mrs. Mary Clark, died in Spencer hospital, Meadville,
Sunday, February 16, 1931, from injuries received in an automobile
accident near Hartstown, February 15. She is survived by grandson, Clark
Ford and brother, John R. Dennis. A sister, Mrs. Tracey Johnson, was
fatally injured in the same accident. Funeral services were conducted at
the home of Tracey Johnson, by Rev. W.H. Downing, of the ME Church,
Tuesday afternoon. ( my note - per the Linesville Cemetery Index, Carrie
Johnson [Mrs. T.H. Johnson] was born in 1860. Her sister, Mary E., wife
of Sylvenus Dennis, was born February 14, 1854)
ALLIANCE REVIEW, TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 1932: - Sarah Pauline HARRINGTON,
83, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lot C. Douglas, 1537
South Liberty avenue, at 8:45 p.m. Monday following an illness of two
weeks from bronchial pneumonia.
Born May 5, 1848, in Columbiana county, she had spent her entire
life in this vicinity. She was a member of Alliance Review No. 40, WBA,
the First Christian Church and the Loyal Berean Sunday school class of
the church. Her husband, Edgar O. Harrington, preceded her in death
September 17, 1898.
Besides her daughter, she is survived by a son, B.L. Harrington of
Charlevoix, Mich.; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Metzger of Beaver Falls, Pa.,
Mrs. William Henshilwood of Salem, Mrs. C.B. Wonsetler of Kent and Mrs.
Fred Marvin of Conneaut; two brothers, Charley Nogal of Eagle, Colo.,
and R.A. Nogal of Conneaut, and one granddaughter and one great-grandson.
Private funeral services will be held at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Douglas, 1537 South Liberty avenue, at 2:30 p.m. Thursday with the
Rev. W.C. McCallum, pastor of the First Christian church in charge.
Friends may call at the Douglas home between 7 and 9 pm Wednesday.
Interment will be made in Hope cemetery, Salem. It has been requested
that flowers be omitted.
TRAGIC DEATH - Rash Act Carefully Planned and Letters Left for Members
of Family - Burdell E. VAN HOESEN, employed at the Moore Bros. ice cream
plant at Meadville, and residing there was found cold in death at 1:30
o'clock Sunday morning at the plant where he was employed. There is no
explanation of the cause for the act other than he was financially
involved. He was 55 years old and leaves a wife and three daughters,
Mrs. Zeluff, of Buffalo, Sadie, a teacher in the schools in Tidioute and
Agnes at home. He was a member of the UP church, the Masonic fraternity,
the Odd Fellows and the Royal Arcanum.
His body was found by E.C. Moore, and Mr. Guernsey found the body
hanging from a shaft in the machinery department in the Moore plant. The
coroner was notified and took charge of the body.
He left sealed letters to each member of his family. Three hours
before his death he was conversing over the telephone with his wife -
the last talk was rational, asking if there was anything they needed for
him to bring home. There is every reason to believe that the man was
suffering from temporary aberration of mind.
B.E. Van Hoesen was well and favorably known. He came to Penn Line
about 20 years ago from Sinclairville, NY, to take charge of a cheese
factory and lived there several years and owned a farm there. He went to
Meadville eight years ago as inspector of factories for the McGaw Cheese
Company, about three years ago starting in the employ of he people whom
he was working for at the time of his death.
Thomas STRATTON - The Rev. Thomas Stratton was born at Linesville, Pa.,
June 16, 1849, and died at Rutland, Vt. March 23, 1924, after a week's
illness of pneumonia.
He was a member of the class of '76 at Buchte College, Akron, O.,
and was graduated in 1888 from Canton.
His first pastorate was at Plymouth, NH, where "Grandmother Chase"
took this young pastor and his wife under her care for five happy years.
In 1893 Mr. Stratton went to Rockland, Maine; in 1899 he was called to
Potsdam, NY, from which place he went to Hightstown, NJ, and in 1905
answered the call and moved with his family to Rutland, Vt. In 1911
ill-health made it necessary to take a smaller charge. Lyndonville, Vt.,
was the new field. In due time, with health somewhat improved, a call to
Richmond, Vt., was accepted; and later the parish at Woodstock, Vt.,
invited him to that pastorate. But here failing health again brought a
resignation, with retirement from pastoral service in 1919, and return
to Rutland to make his home near his daughter, Mrs. B.L.Stafford.
This brief sketch of several pastorates gives no idea of the man
whose ministry was one of unremitting, sympathetic service, cementing
many enduring friendships. The abundance of floral tributes at the home
and church were eloquent testimony that "To live in hearts we leave
behind, it not to die."
Besides his wife, he leaves his daughter, Mrs. BL Stafford; two
brothers, Ira and George, at Linesville; and a nephew, Dr. SC Stratton,
of Waynesburg, O., who was present at the funeral.
The service at the church on Wednesday was conducted by the pastor,
the Rev. A.J. Torsleff.
Grateful for having known such a soul, with loving tenderness we
cherish his memory, as he sets foot on "The world's great altar-stairs,
that slope through darkness up to God." - Universalist Leader.
Mrs. R.W. LEE - Friends in this section have been sadly grieved by
the news of the death of Mrs. Robert W. Lee, of Cleveland, O., which
occurred Saturday, Oct. 12. Mrs. Lee will be remembered as Miss Jennie
Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Smith, formerly of this place. Mrs.
Lee was 29 years old and her death was caused by influenza. Beside her
husband and parents she is survived by one daughter, Katherine, aged
three years. The funeral was private and was held Monday at five o'clock
with interment at Cleveland.
Mrs. Lee was born on the old Smith homestead in Conneaut township
and with her parents moved to Linesville several years ago. Here the
family resided on Penn street in their home purchased of J.H. Griffing.
Some time ago she moved to Cleveland with her mother and husband, where
they have since resided. For many years Mrs. lee was an employee of the
local telephone office, and had a large circle of friends.
CONNEAUTVILLE, Jan. 18 - Mrs. Celestia SPROUL, wife of Martin
Sproul and one of the well known and highly respected aged residents of
the community, died very suddenly at her home on Washington street
shortly after 3
o'clock Sunday morning, death being caused presumably by a severe heart
attack.
She was born in Conneaut township June 9, 1849, a daughter of the
late Mr. and Mrs. James LAWRENCE. She was united in marriage January 1,
1871, to Martin Sproul of this place, the couple having since made their
house here.
Possessed of a kindly disposition, ever patient and cheerful, the
deceased had endeared herself to neighbors and friends throughout the
community by her many kind acts and ever present eagerness to be of help
to others. She was a favorite with old and young alike, even the small
children of the neighborhood being regular visitors in the Sproul home,
where the aged couple were never too busy to help them in their play or
quell their disputes and quarrels. Mrs. Sproul was a member of the old
Universalist church here.
Immediately surviving are the husband and two sons, Harry E. Sproul
of Hyndman, Pa., and Fern L. Sproul of Erie, and five grandsons, William,
martin, Charles and Carl Sproul of Hyndman; Clifford Sproul of
Youngstown, O. A brother, James Lawrence Jr. of Meadville, and three
sisters, Mrs. Lottie Hague of this place, Mrs. Zatt Ferguson of Buffalo,
NY, and Mrs. Hattie Couch of Boston, Mass., also survive.
O.S. THOMPSON - Ordell Thompson died at the home of his son, Milo D.
Thompson, at Conneautville, Friday morning at 1:15. Funeral services
were held Sunday at at the son's home with interment taking place in the
Conneautville cemetery.
GRIFFING - In Linesville, Pa. May 3, A.M. Griffing - He was born July
16, 1806, in Lyme, Conn., at his death he was nearly 77 years old. He
came to (unreadable) Ashtabula county, Ohio, about 18(?)3, having in
charge his parents who were well advanced in years. For a number of
years his chief business was cheese making, furnishing a good article
for consumption.
Feb. 22, 18(??) was married to Caroline W. Battell, of Morgan,
Ashtabula County. From this union was born to them 2 boys which they
named Geo. and Henry. The mother died Nov. 4, 1842, aged 25. For a
second wife he married Louisa M. Moses, of Morgan, April 3, 1845, from
this union were born 6 boys.
Mr. Griffing, while a resident of Rome was connected with the
Congregational Church and was promoted to the office of deacon, and was
one of the leading members of society. Not many years since he sold his
property and moved West but was not pleased with the West and returned,
bought a small farm in New Lyme where he has resided until recently. He
was crippled with rheumatism so much so as to move about with crutches.
Some months past, he has lived with one of his sons at Linesville.
He has the agency of the Bible Society to distribute Bibles in
several counties of Ohio. He was held in estimation as a useful citizen
and will be missed. The names of his sons, by the second wife are,
Howard, Andrew, Edward, Albert and Frank. All are living but Edward and
one that died in infancy. (Linesville Cemetery Index states DOD as May
3, 1883)
John RANKIN died at his home in Alturus, Fla., April 27. He was born
June 14, 1861, and was a brother of Mal and Ed. Rankin. He had moved to
Florida years ago from Pittsburgh where he had been employed on the
Pittsburgh Dispatch a greater part of his life. He learned the trade of
type-setting in Linesville, his boyhood town.
Mrs. E.W. SWEET - Mrs. Sweet, better known as "Aunt Fie," widow of E.W.
Sweet, passed away Oct. 9th, at her home in Linesville, after a brief
illness.
She was born in Vermont near Lake Champlain, March 31, 1829, coming
to Pennsylvania with her parents, Samuel and Roxy Shattuck, when a child.
She married E.W. Sweet sixty-two years ago the second day of last
September. They lived a number of years in Conneautville, after a time
on a farm in Summerhill township; selling the farm they came to
Linesville about twenty-eight years ago; soon after coming here they
united with the Church of the Good Shepherd (Universalist). As long as
her health would permit she was active in the work of the church, and to
the last interested in all branches of church work.
Mrs. Sweet is survived by an adopted daughter, Mrs. Henry C.
Stratton, of Oakland, California, four grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren. She made a home for Mrs. W.G. Palmanteer, of
Oakland, and Mr. Wm. Sweet of Bradford, Pa. Hers was truly a life of
service, for no one was ever turned away empty handed.
Her funeral was held at her late home, Friday afternoon. Rev. HH
Graves, of the Universalist Church of Girard, Pa., officiating.
Mrs. Louisa M. GRIFFING - Mrs. Griffing, widow of the late A.M.
Griffing, died Feb. 1 1901, at the home of her son, Mr. J.H. Griffing,
this place, after a short lagrippe illness, at an advanced age. The
funeral was held at the house Sunday at 1 o'clock, Rev. H.H. Clare
assisted by Rev. G.A. King, conducted services. Interment was made in
Linesville cemetery. Four sons survive her, all of whom were present at
funeral - J. Howard, and Albert B., Linesville, Andrew W., Dorset, and
Frank M., of Bristolville, O.; Louisa M. (Moses) Griffing, was born in
Rock Creek, Ohio, June 7, 1818. She was one of twelve children of which
two only survive her. She was married on April 4th, 1845, to A.M.
Griffing, of Rome, O., an lived in Rome township for more than twenty
years. Came to live in Linesville in 1882, buried her husband here the
following May. She was the mother of seven children, four of which
survive her. Early in life she was converted and united with the M.E.
Church. After marriage she united with the Presbyterian Church of Rome,
O., and has been a devoted member of this church from that time.
Mrs. Emma HECKMAN, died at home of her sister, Mrs. F.E. Pendell at
Linesville, July 7. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Fleming
Mortuary, Meadville. Interment made in Greendale Cemetery, Meadville.
Mrs. Sarah ROBERTSON (in pencil - 1933) - Sarah McKean Robertson passed
away at her home in Linesville, Pa., Monday afternoon, December 4, in the
87th year of her age. She was born in Coolspring, Mercer County, October
31, 1847, daughter of James and Sarah Page McKean. The family moved to
Crawford county in the spring of 1865 where she resided the rest of her
life.
She was married on September 9, 1867, to George C. Robertson who
preceded her in death on January 25, 1931.
In her youth she united with the Disciple Christian Church and
remained a consistent member through her life. She was a charter member
of Center Road Grange and Diamond Chapter No. 120, OIS, and member of
White Shrine No. 8, of Sharon, also Conneaut Center Ladies Aid which she
attended as long as her health (rest of obit missing) (note -a photo
appears with this obit - could scan it in for anyone interested)
Mrs. Frances Graham FERRIS - Mrs. Ferris, whose death occurred November
20, 1933, was one of the most active women in church life in Cleveland
and vicinity for half a century.
Born in Linesville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania, the daughter of
a Civil War veteran, she was educated at a school for soldier's orphans
in Mercer, Pa. She came to Cleveland soon after her marriage and for 53
years related herself to practically every type of Christian church
known to the Protestant Church. Her church affiliations, changing with
change of residence and merging of down town churches included Franklin
Ave. Methodist, Taylor Street, Gordon Ave. People's Church, Trinity and
Lake.
EIGHMY - At Conneaut, Ohio, March 31st, 1917, of spinal trouble, Mrs.
Clara Eighmy, widow of Augustus Eighmy, formerly of Springboro, aged 66
years.
SHEAKLEY - In Linesville, March 29th, 1917, Mrs. Rachel E. Sheakley,
widow of Hiram Sheakley, aged 81 years.
THOMAS LIMBER (May 14, 1912 written in pencil) - Died: Tuesday morning,
in the 71st year of his age, at his home at this place.
The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon from the ME church,
conducted by his pastor, Rev. Calhoun.
Mr. Limber was born near Sheakleyville, Pa., August 20, 1839 and
died at his home in Linesville, May 14, 1912. At the call of the
President, he enlisted in defense of his country and was enrolled in the
57th Reg. Pa. Vol., Co. C. He was in the service for 13 months and was
twice wounded in the battle of Fair Oaks after which he was honorably
discharged.
About 32 years ago he came to Linesville and since that time has
been numbered among its respected and trustworthy citizens and was able
until last fall to discharge his duties as mail carrier on one of the
R.F.D. routes. While he has been in failing health for several months,
he was able to be up and about the house until a few hours before his
death and his decease was a shock to all.
For many years he has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal
Church and has held all of the offices to which a layman is eligible and
at the time of his death was Class Leader, Steward and Sunday School
Teacher. As a Christian gentleman he wont the respect of all who knew
him and in his death the village has suffered a loss that will be felt
most keenly.
Surviving members of his family: wife Harriet (Sigler) sons,
William of Pittsburgh, Charles of Conneaut, O., Clark and Vincent at
home, daughter, Mrs. Dora Melat of Michigan City, Indiana. He was three
times married, two former helpmates were claimed by death years ago;
also two daughters deceased, Gertrude and Mrs. Benj. Bennett.
He was appointed postmaster of Linesville by President Harrison,
and the first rural mail carrier at this place, appointed under the
McKinley administration, serving until last fall. At the time of his
death, he was the Adjutant of Linesville GAR Post, and member Board of
Health. He had filled various local offices - School Director, Burgess,
Councilman.
Mrs. John VAN WINKLE - Jane Eliott Van Winkle, aged 82, wife of John Van
Winkle, passed away November 19, 1930. Besides her husband, John Van
Winkle, she is survived by two step-daughters, Mrs. George Thayer of
Conneaut township, and Mrs. J.K. Perley of Edonsburg Falls, Vt. The
funeral was held Saturday afternoon at 1:30 at the Universalist Church,
Linesville, with interment following in the Penn Line Cemetery.
Jane Eliott was born in North Shenango June 25, 1848. Mrs. J.G.
Thomas - Mrs. Addie Thomas, aged 62, wife of Joseph Thomas, died Monday
morning at 6:45 o'clock in her home in Linesville. She had been in poor
health for a number of years but the immediate cause of her death was
neuralgia of the heart.
She was a member of the ME Church and was very active in the Sunday
school and Ladies Aid Society. Her sympathies and energies were always
earnestly enlisted in all efforts pertaining to reform and civic
righteousness. She leaves her husband and two sons, G.H. Thomas of
Harrisburg, and Clair Thomas of Philadelphia.
Addie Garwood was born in Conneaut township. Her parents were Obed
and Margaret Garwood of pioneer ancestors. Surviving sisters are Mrs.
Shellito, Mrs. Sarah Rice, Nancy and Arvilla, and Mrs. Halsey Sherwood;
and one brother, Amos.
Funeral services will be conducted by her pastor, Rev. Elmer O. Minnigh
at ME church, Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock.
Alonzo HARVEY - Alonzo Harvey died of apoplexy Feb. 11, 1918. He was in
his usual health Sunday. He was born January 28, 1860, in Conneaut
township, and always resided in this locality. In 1880 he was married to
Miss Eva Watson. He is survived by wife and four children, Mrs. Bertha
Rogers of Youngstown, Mrs. Nellie Rhoades of Minneapolis, Mrs. Edith
Artman of Detroit, son Lee of Linesville, father, B.F. Harvey, and
stepmother, Conneaut township, and three brothers and three sisters.
The funeral will be held Wednesday at 2pm from the ME church. Rev.
J.G. Ginader and Rev. JD Clemmons will conduct the services. The
interment will be made in Linesville Cemetery. Deceased for many years
past has been employed by the International Silo Co.
Mrs. Lottie HARVEY - Charlotte MILLER was born at Linesville, April 7,
1842, daughter of John and Almira Miller, and was the last surviving
member of a family of ten children. At the age of 25 years she was
united in marriage to Chas. Elder, of Garnett, Kansas, and to this union
one daughter was born. In 1886 she was married to Frank B. Harvey who
died March 19, 1921. Since the death of Mr. Harvey she had made her home
with her daughter, Mrs. Agnes Frey, Toronto, O.
She is survived by her daughter, three grandchildren, Mrs. Flossie
Fulton, Clyde and Arthur Scovel, also eight great-great-grandchildren,
the eldest of whom is Miss Alice Hart. She was a member of the GAR
Circle, the local D of A Council and a life-long member of the
Universalist Church. Funeral services were held at Linesville,
Thursday, interment in Linesville.
Mrs. NARAMORE - Mrs. M.B. Naramore aged 76, former resident here died
Oct. 12 at Conneautville, survived by daughter Mrs. Everett. Her
husband, Dr. MB Naramore, died in Feb. 1922. The interment of remains of
Mrs. Naramore made Sunday in Linesville cemetery.
Earle MADIGAN - becomes the first Democrat to hold the office of Burgess in
Linesville since the late Harry Hendricks. He was named by voters at the
general election Tuesday. Mr. Madigan is associated with A.H. Bittner in the
operation of Bittner's Pharmacy here. He is married to the former Faye
White. They have a daughter, Jill Marie, 2. Mr. Madigan, a graduate of
Edinboro State Teachers College and Ohio Northern University, was a bomber
pilot during the bombing of Berlin in World War II.
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BURCH - To Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Burch, South Mercer St., Linesville, Pa., at
City Hospital, Meadville, Pa., Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1954, a daughter. Mrs.
Burch is the former Barbara Whitney.
BORTLES - To Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Bortles, Box 551, Linesville, Pa., at
Spencer Hospital, Meadville, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 18, 1954, a daughter. Mrs.
Bortles is the former Pauline Kuban.
MARSH - To Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Marsh, Linesville, Pa., at City Hospital,
Meadville, Pa., Sunday, Sept. 1954, a son. Mrs. Marsh is the former Freda
Brooks.
GEE - To Mr. and Mrs. Roland Gee, RD 2, Linesville, Pa., at City Hospital,
Meadville, Pa., Friday, Oct. 8, 1954, a son. Mrs. Gee is the former Hazel
Garwood.
MARSH - To Mr. and Mrs. Richard Marsh, Linesville, Pa., at Spencer Hospital,
Meadville, Pa., Sunday, Aug. 15, 1954, a daughter. Mrs. Marsh is the former
Patricia Campbell.
SIGLER-JACK - Light Hearts, Impressive Ceremony, Fine Presents: The
social event of the season occurred at the residence of Rec. C.T. Jack,
Thursday evening, Sept. 20th, it being the date of the marriage of his
daughter, Miss Almedia May, to Mr. Frank D. Sigler, of this place.
Shortly after four o'clock, the guests, to the number of seventy-five,
began to assemble in the spacious parlors, and hat half-past five the
solemn vows were pledge that "bind two loving hearts with but a single
thought, two souls that beat as one." Rev. W.W. Dewey, of the Baptist
church, assisted by Rev. Prentice, officiated, and sealed the contract
that is to last for all time with those most deeply interested.
Following the ceremony, were the earnest congratulations of all present
and afterward all sat down to the marriage supper. Later in the evening
the Band played several fine selections in front of the house.
The bride and groom departed Friday morning for a visit to the
groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Sigler, of Williamsfield, Ohio, and
we are pleased to learn that Linesville will be their future home.
To both Mr. and Mrs. Sigler we extend congratulations and wish them
all of the happiness that the world affords.
Those from a distance attending: Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Sigler - parents
of the groom, and their son Arch, of Williamsfield, Ohio; Mr. J. Milton
Jack and Mrs. Maude Anthony, brother and sister of Rev. Jack, of
Bradford; Dr. A.D. Howser and wife, of Pittsfield; Miss Sarah Howser, of
Kittanning; Miss Gertrude Phillips, of Meadville; Mr. Edis, of Hartstown,
and Miss Maude Gehr.
Following is a list of the presents:
Silver butter dish - S.H. Wilson and wife; silver creamer, lined
with gold - J.N. Hampe and wife; silver toothpick holder - W.H. Stockton
and lady; silver pickle castor - Chas. Gehr and lady; silver butter dish
- Jas. Lowry and Sadie Stewart; silver cake basket - Gaylord Logan and
wife and Mrs. Anderson; water st - W.H. Cram and lady; dozen silver
spoons - Alfred Gehr and Cora Bunday; silver cake basket - Edward Ellis
and Maude Gehr; silver sugar bowl - John J. Jack, Lulu Jack and Sarah
Bowser; linen table cloth - Mrs. E.J. Sigler, S.S. Frey and wife; linen
table cloth - A.J. Smith and wife; linen table cloth - S.A. Miller and
wife; linen table cloth - B.H. Wasser and wife; silver napkin rings -
O.H. Cram and wife; napkins - Thomas. Limber and wife; Bible - Mr. and
Mrs. J.A. Sigler; Bible stand - Rev. Prentice and wife and R.P.
Reidenbach and wife; steel engraving - S.W. Lowing; rocking chair - F.E.
Bunday and wife and S.E. Bunday and Myra Bunday; rocking chair - Will
Smith, Alfred Bennett and ladies; napkins - B.O. Irons and wife; napkins
- Lillie Allen; towels - J.G. Thomas and wife; dinner and chamber set -
Theo. Sigler and wife; carving knife and fork and sugar spoon - L.O.
McLane and wife; half dozen knives and forks - L. P. Brown and lady;
painted panel - Gertrude Phillips; silver salt and pepper castor - Fred
Glenn and lady.
LOGAN-CRANE - At the residence of the bride's parents, Jan. 20th, Mr.
A.F. Logan, formerly of Linesville, and Miss Fannie, daughter of Rev.
Dr. R.F. Crane, all of Franklin.
STOCKTON-GEHR - In Linesville, Jan. 23d, by Rev. r. Prentice, Mr. W.H.
Stockton and Misses Margaret E., daughter of Mr. S.S. Gehr, all of
Linesville.
JACKSON-ELLSWORTH - In Girard, Feb. 25th, by Rev. C.L. Shipman, Mr.
Cyrus A. Jackson of Linesville and Miss Anna R., daughter of Mr. E.
Ellsworth, of Conneaut Township.
JOHNSON - SUTLIFF - At the residence of the bride's parents, in
Conneaut, Crawford county, Pa., by Rev. H.D. Lowing, Feb. 26, 1889, Mr.
Reuben S. Johnson and Miss Esther B. Sutliff, all of Conneaut.
LINE-CAMPBELL; Wedding Bells Ring in North Shenango At 7:30 Thursday
evening, March 14, 1889, Mr. Harry H. Line and Miss Nellie Campbell
presented themselves at the marriage altar and were made husband and
wife by words of Rev. J.K. Mendenhall, in the presence of about forty
near relatives and friends of the bride and groom. After the ceremony
the bridal party partook of the wedding banquet, which followed
immediately after congratulations.
Mr. Charles Hollister, of Meadville, acted as groomsman, and Miss
Chloe, sister of the bride, as bridesmaid.
Mr. Line is associated in the clothing business here, in the firm
of Jack & Line, and has a large circle of friends, whose well wishes
will be shared by his pretty wife, who is well-known and liked by
Linesville people.
Miss Campbell is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Campbell, of North
Shenango, her father is vice president of the Linesville Savings Bank.
Many useful and nice presents were bestowed on the happy couple, who
will soon settle down in married life in Mrs. G.C. McCabe's fine
residence, this place.
We join in with the host of friends with congratulations, and may
each day grow brighter and happier as the years roll by and the
sweetness of married life vie with the flowers of the tropics.
GIBSON-STEVENS - March 20, 1889, by Rev. J.K. Mendenhall, Mr. Homer H.
Gibson, of Summit, and Miss Tina L., daughter of Mr. E. Stevens, of
Conneaut.
LAWRENCE-THOMPSON - At Kasson, Minnesota, April 18, 1889, Mr. A.M.
Lawrence of Faulkton, Dak., and Mrs. Mattie Thompson, of Linesville, Pa.
Mr. Lawrence is one of our most esteemed citizens and was
Faulkton's first mayors. Mrs. Thompson is a lady of culture and
refinement and highly esteemed by a large circle of friends, and withal,
is an old acquaintance of Mr. Lawrence. Faulkton, Dakota Times.
BUNDAY-SAMPLE - At the residence of Mr. Charles Wilkes, Meadville, May
1, 1889, by Rev. W.H. Marshall, Mr. S.E. Bunday, of Linesville, and Mrs.
Lizzie Sample, of Meadville.
JACKSON-BEAL - In Linesville, June 9, by Rev. R.R. Prentice, Mr. Fremont
Jackson and Miss Kittie Bell.
McDONALD-ESPY - At the residence of the bride's father, June 13th, 1889,
by Rev. T.J. Hamilton, Mr. J.H. McDonald of Erie, and Miss Georgia,
daughter of Mr. A.O. Espy, of Espyville.
GLEASON-McLENAHAN - Will be solemnized at 8 p.m., July 31, 1889, at the
home of the bride, East Fallowfield tp., Mr. Charles F. Gleason, of
South Shenango, and Miss Jennie M. McLenahan.
WALSH - RUSSELL: married at Conneautville R.C. Church Yesterday - Mr.
Thomas Walsh and Miss Nellie Russell, both of Conneaut township, were
married at the Conneautville R.C. Church, yesterday, Oct. 22, 1889,
between the hours of 11 a.m. and 12 m., Rev. Father Cauley officiating.
Only relatives and intimate friends were present. Mr. John Russell,
brother of the bride, was groom's man, and Miss Theresa Walsh, sister of
the groom, brides' maid. The party were elegantly attired.
BROWN-SHELLITO - At Jamestown, N.Y., Nov. 8, 1889, by Rev. D.L. McCra,
Mr. L.D. Brown, of this place, and Miss Clara, daughter of Mr. G.W.
Shellito, of North Shenango. The Herald extends congratulations and
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SPARGO-CAMP - At Custard's Nov. 13th, Mr. Elmer Spargo, of Meadville, to
Miss Fannie Camp, of Jamestown, Pa., W.P. Biles, J.P., officiating.
THAYER-STEVENS - In Conneaut township, Nov. 13th, by Rev. H.D. Lowing,
Mr. Cleon Thayer of Atlantic and Miss Nellie Stevens, of Conneaut.
COLLINS-FREE - At her parent's, Mr. G.C. Campbell, North Shenango, Nov.
26, 1889, by Rev. C.T. Jack, Mr. Ed. Collins, of Espyville, and Mrs.
Jessie Free.
HILL-COLLINS - At the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. Josiah
Collins, North Shenango, Nov. 23, 1889, by Rev. W. Wilson, Mr. Will Hill
of South Shenango and Miss Millie Collins.
McCLINTON-STEFFEE - At the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Adam Steffee, Conneaut Township, December 26, 1889, Mr. Wm. S.
McClinton and Miss Lizzie Steffee, Rev. Dewey officiating.
Mr. W.G. Smith and Miss Susie Davis, both well known young people
of this place, were married at the Budd house, Meadville, Thursday, May
29, 1890, by Rev. Philip Krouss. The young people have the best wishes
of a large circle of friends, and the Herald joins with congratulations.
CRAM-BUNDAY - At the home of the bride, Aug. 13, by Rev. T.W. Critchett,
of Chicago, Mr. William Cram and Miss Ella Bunday, both of Linesville.
AT THE MARRIAGE ALTAR - Linesville has been experiencing many marriages
this year and the most recent we record is that of Mr. Alfred F. GEHR
and Miss Cora A. BUNDAY. The wedding took place at Mr. S.E. Bunday's,
the bride's home, Thursday evening at 8:30, Sept. 11, 1890, Rev. R.R.
Prentice officiating. The usual marriage supper and presentation of
elegant presents followed.
The parlors were beautifully decorated and conspicuous was a ship
of flowers adorning a large mirror; all present wished them bon voyage.
Mr. Gehr is one of Linesville's young business men, and the bride
an accomplished young lady. Both are well deserving of the attention
shown them by a large circle of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Gehr are "at home"
in furnished apartments on Pymatuning street. The HERALD joins in
congratulations.
LAWRENCE HAMILTON IS DEAD (IN PENCIL -DEC. 20, 1953) Lawrence
Hamilton, 553 Randolph St., local tax consultant, died suddenly of a
heart condition at his home Sunday morning.
He was a graduate of Erie High School in the Class of 1903 and
formerly lived at Linesville.
For eight years he was a deputy collector of internal revenue here.
Since then he has had a private tax consultant business. His office was
at 893 Park Avenue. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Hazel A.
Hamilton; two sisters, Miss Mary W. Hamilton of St. Petersburg, Fla.,
and Miss Margaret Hamilton, of Erie; two nephews, Dr. Thomas P.
Hamilton, Watertown, N.Y., and Wallace P. Hamilton, of Atlanta, Ga.
Friends may call from 2 to 4p.m and 7 to 9 p.m. today, at the Byham
Funeral Home where services will be held Tuesday at 2pm.
Death of Darrell R. SPAULDING (in pencil - Jan. 7, 1954) - Darrell R.
Spaulding, Linesville, died Thursday morning at Crille Veterans
Administration Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, where he had been a patient
since last June. He was 26.
He was born in Conneaut Township, the son of Carl and Donna Duncan
Spaulding. He was a life long resident of the Linesville area and a
graduate of Linesville High School. Spaulding entered the U.S. Army in
February of 1945 and was discharged in July, 1947. He served with the
Army Medical Corps after graduating from the Brooks Medical School at
Ft. Sam Houston, Tex.
He had been employed at Talon, Inc., Meadville, and at the Timken
Roller Bearing Co., Ashtabula, Ohio.
Survivors, besides his parents, are his widow, the former Betty
Clark of Linesville; a son, Michael, at home; two sisters, Mar.
Marguerite Leonard, Kenmore, N.Y., and Mrs. George Nendze, Linesville,
and several nieces and nephews.
Removal will be made to the Marriott Funeral Home, Linesville,
where friends may call after noon today. Services will be held Sunday at
2pm. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Linesville Cemetery.
Death of Ira GARWOOD - Ira Garwood, a retired farmer and Crawford County
native, died Tuesday evening at The Smith Institute, Saegertown. He was
78. (in pencil - died May 11, 1954)
He was born in Summit Township. Survivors include several cousins.
Friends may call at the Maryott Funeral Home, Linesville, where
services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment will be at Linesville
Cemetery.
Death of Mrs. Blanch G. PARTCH (in pencil - Dec. 27, 1953): Mrs.
Blanche G. Partch, 72-year-old widow of Homer Partch, died at her home
on Penn Street, Linesville, Monday morning following an illness of about
two years.
Born March 6, 1881, near Geneva, Ohio, Mrs. Partch was a daughter
of the late john and Harriet Dodge Gates. She moved from Geneva to the
Linesville area in 1911. She was a member of Linesville Methodist Church
and its Mary Martha Class and the Women's Society of Christian Service.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Richard Frisk, Meadville, and
Mrs. Marvin Furman, Linesville, and a son, Cecil Tuttle, El Paso, Texas.
Friends may call at the Maryott Funeral Home, Linesville, where
services will be held Wednesday at 2p.m. Interment will be at Penn Line
Cemetery.
Death of Porter P. GREENFIELD - Porter P. Greenfield, 66, died at 8:40
o'clock Monday night at his home in Conneautville following an illness
of two months.
Survivors are his widow, Edna; three sons, Gerald of Meadville,
Howard of Conneautville, and Robert, Beaver Falls; two step-sons,
Frederick and Joseph Wing, both of Conneautville; a step-daughter, Mrs.
M.J. Monroe, Harrisburg; and two sisters, Mrs. Effa Beard and Mrs.
Bernice Holcomb, both of Linesville.
Friends may call at the White Funeral Home, Conneautville, where
services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Interment will be at
Conneautville Cemetery.
Death of Roy PENFIELD - Roy Penfield, 80, a retired farmer, died
Thursday (in pencil - March 3, 1955) at his Conneautville home. He was a
life long resident of the Conneautville area.
Surviving are his widow, Nellie, and two sons, Sterle and Glen,
both of Conneautville.
Friends may call at the White Funeral Home, Conneautville, where
services will be held at 2p.m. Saturday.
Funeral of M.C. ROBINSON - Funeral services in memory of M.C. Robinson,
86, Ashtabula civic leader and owner of the M.C. Robinson & Co., since
1901, were held at the Robinson home, 4026 Stave-Ave, Ashtabula,
Tuesday, November 17, 1953, at 3 p.m. Mr. Robinson, who suffered a
stroke three years ago, died at his home shortly before 11 a.m. the
previous Saturday.
Mr. Robinson had been a resident of Ashtabula for the past 52
years, going to that place form Linesville in 1901. Rev. C.W.
Stoneburner, officiated at the rites.
Mr. Robinson purchased his coal and building supply business in
1901 from J.A. Paisley. Since that time, it has expanded from a single
small structure to a group of five buildings which occupy both sides of
W. 48th street between Elm Avenue and Park Avenue and the west sides of
Park Avenue between the NKP tracks and 49th street.
He began operations there with four horse-drawn vehicles. Now the
business has a fleet of trucks and concrete mixers.
His was the first firm in the area to manufacture concrete blocks
and was the first between Cleveland and Buffalo to inaugurate concrete
mixer delivery. That practice started in 1928.
Mr. Robinson acquired a coal and building concern in 1932 at
Conneaut, Ohio. That firm, also a prosperous business, operates under
the name of M.C. Robinson & Co.
Since 1950, when Mr. Robinson suffered a stroke, a son, RK
Robinson, has been managing the business of the coal and building supply
firm there.
M.C. Robinson was active in the Methodist Church at Ashtabula where
he served as Sunday School superintendent for 33 years and chairman of
the finance committee for more than 30 years. He was chairman of the
building committee at the time the church was erected at its present Elm
Avenue site in 1906. He was on the building committee and leader in the
erection of the Methodist Church at Linesville.
He was past president of the Lay Conference of the North East
Conference of Methodist Churches which is the largest Methodist
conference in the world.
Twice Mr. Robinson was chief delegate to the general conference of
the church. That is the highest honor which can be conferred upon a
layman.
Mr. Robinson served as treasurer for the church there for many
years. He was active in temperance and law enforcement activities in the
area.
Mr. Robinson was a charter member of the Rotary Club, past
president of the Ashtabula City Council and a trustee of Ohio Wesleyan
University.
He was born July 31, 1867, at Chagrin Falls and later moved to
Linesville where he was a partner in a flour business.
Mr. Robinson and the former Miss Winifred Gehr of Linesville were
married in June, 1891. They were feted by more than 200 persons in 1941
for their 50th wedding anniversary open house.
At the time of his death they had been married for over sixty-two
years.
Besides his wife, Mr. Robinson is survived by a daughter, Mrs.
Clarence D. Mills, and a son, Russell K. Robinson, both of Ashtabula;
seven grandchildren, Mrs. David S. Smith of Tacoma, Wash.; Mrs. James
Reed of Chicago, Miss Mary R. Robinson of Durham, N.C.; Richard R.
Mills, Greenville, Pa.; C. David Mills, Warren, Ohio; John P. Robinson
and Milton C. Robinson III, both of Ashtabula; and eight
great-grandchildren.
A son, Milton C.Robinson Jr., and a grandson, Russell K. Robinson
Jr., preceded him in death.
Several years ago Mr. Robinson called on the publisher and found
him in the workshop of the newspaper plant where he had in the years
gone by visited with the late Samuel W. Lowing, the publisher's father.
The two men had been great friends.
Mr. Robinson was a man of high ideals and the world was fortunate
that he had so many years to contribute so much to good things.
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DEATH OF F.H. FOWLER, MONDAY, JUNE 4, 1934 Funeral Conducted From His
late Home Wednesday
Frank H. Fowler, aged 77, passed away at his home in Linesville
Monday morning at seven o'clock, June 4, 1934. He was the son of John
and Adaline Fowler and was born at Madison, Ohio, October 21, 1856. He
was united in marriage with Kate Wood, of Madison, February 8, 1880, and
to this union were born five children, four of whom survive. A son, John
Sextus Fowler, passed away at Linesville, March 11, 1911.
He is survived by his wife, son, Oliver A., of Cleveland, Ohio;
daughters, Grace E. Paden, Perry; Pollie E. Gillette, Erie; Fleta A.
Lowing, Linesville; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, two
sisters, Mrs. Dollie Callow, Spokane, Wash., Mrs. Cora Brand, Cleveland.
One grandchild, Glenn Wert Paden, passed away about twenty-five years ago.
Mr. Fowler had been in the produce raising business all his life
and for over fifty years of that time had specialized in raising and
selling onions. He was the first to produce onions in the Pymatuning
area on an extensive scale and it was through his efforts that outsiders
were interested in this business and that it eventually was built up to
great production. The development of this local industry which employed
hundreds of men, women and children for many years was the result of his
pioneering in the rich soil of Western Crawford county. After over thirty
years connections with the industry and after watching the development of
the Pymatuning project over a period of twenty years, Mr. Fowler was not
given the opportunity to see the lake as his eyesight failed months
before his death.
Mr. Fowler really retired from active participation in business ten
years ago when he sold his buildings and land in the lake area to the
State. His interests were centered about his home and the members of his
large family, an interest which increased with his declining years. It is
not necessary to draw upon the imagination to realize his kindness and
his constant good nature.
The funeral was held from his late home, Wednesday afternoon at two
o'clock, conducted by Rev. George A. Gay, of the Universalist Church.
Four grandsons, Dr. Carl Fowler, Richard Paden, Alvin Gillette and
Roger Lowing acted as pall bearers. Another grandson, Lawrence Lowing
was unable to be present, he being a patient in Spencer hospital.
Interment was made in the Linesville cemetery.
THE DEATH OF MRS. FRED J. SHATTUCK -
Mrs. Clara Shattuck, aged 69 years, wife of Hon. Frederick J.
Shattuck, of this place, passed away at her home, Wednesday afternoon at
five o'clock, June 6, 1934. Mrs. Shattuck, daughter of Henry and Salina
Richmond, was born at Whitesville, N.Y., November 3, 1864. In December
1882 she was united in marriage with Mr. Shattuck and to this union were
born three daughters, Mrs. Lillian Backus, of Smethport, Pa., Mrs. Grace
Bail, San Bernadina, Cal., who with her husband survive and Mrs. Percy
Hornby of New Brighton, Pa., who passed away a short time ago.
The Shattucks moved from Cherry Creek, N.Y., to Linesville over
thirty years ago when Mr. Shattuck and Mr. Phillips bought the business
which the former still conducts at this place. Two years ago, Mr. and
Mrs. Shattuck celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary.
Mrs. Shattuck had been in poor health for several years, yet she
had been a patient sufferer and her quiet soothing and pleasing manner
will keep fresh in the memory of her many friends thoughts of one of
Linesville's fine old ladies.
She was a member of the Universalist Church, and an active member
of the Cheerful Workers, a member of the Woman's Club and the Eastern
Star. Beautiful floral tributes were banked about the casket and as a
part of the funeral service, Mrs. Pauline Peterman, of Meadville, sang
two numbers, one of them Mrs. Shattuck's favorite hymn.
The pall bearers were D.L. Probst, C.L. Hayes, Dr. H.C. Sturdevant,
Harry Hendrick, W.C. Farley, and Prof. J.F. Miller.
Funeral services were conducted from her late home by her pastor,
Rev. George A. Gay, of the Universalist Church, assisted by Rev. W.
Harold Sloan, of the Methodist Episcopal Church, at two o'clock, Friday
afternoon. Interment was made in the Linesville Cemetery.
Those from a distance attending were: Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Wells,
Wellsville, N.Y.; Mrs. Oretta Richmond and Mrs. Probasco, Whitesville,
N.Y.; Mrs. Robert Redfield, Mrs. Lillian Backus and Mrs. William Backus,
Smethport, Pa.; Mrs. Lina Chapman, Genesse, Pa., Percy Hornby and son,
Robson, New Brighton, Pa., Dr. and Mrs. Glenn S. Phillips and Mr. and
Mrs. Wallace Phillips and son, Meadville.
DEATH OF S.N. BULLIS - Stephen N. Bullis died at Mercer May 13, 1935,
aged 67 years. He is survived by six children, Gean, Bertha, Laura,
Lesle, Raymond and Neal; two brothers, Frank, of Linesville, and William
of Osgood, three sisters, Mrs. Brad Terrill, Mrs. Melvin Mann,
Linesville, Mrs. Addie Bullis, Greenville.
FUNERAL OF MRS. F.C. CAMPBELL - Manie (Gilliland), wife of Fenton C.
Campbell passed away at their home in Linesville, July 23, 1934, at 3:30
a.m.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. Harold Sloan at the
house Wednesday afternoon.
Burial followed in Linesville cemetery.
Manie, daughter of Frank and Jennie Gilliland, of Conneaut
township, was born October 9, 1879; married to F.C. Campbell February
13, 1901. She was in failing health for many months. Mr. Campbell and
family moved to Linesville in May 1932.
Mrs. Campbell was member of Center Road Grange more than 25 years,
also past grand of Phyllis Rebekah Lodge 455. While residents of
Conneaut township, she was member of Ladies Aid Society, Conneaut Center
Church.
Surviving members of her family, husband, sons, Wilbur and Maurice,
daughters, Mrs. Edith Rudler, Mrs. Marian Roth and Mildred at home. Two
sisters, Mrs. S.H. Parch and Mrs. Nan Bollard survive Mrs. Campbell.
DEATH OF MRS. REBECCA ANN (BOALS) BEAN
Mrs. Rebecca Ann (Boals) Bean, was born in Venango County,
Pennsylvania, May 8th, 1862. In the year of 1877 Rebecca Ann Boals was
united in marriage with Mr. Frank Bean (who was deceased May 17th,
1928). To this union eight children were born, six of whom still survive
their mother. The following are the names of the surviving children:
Forest Bean; Sylvia Paden, Willard, Ohio; Lean Miller, Clymer, N.Y. Mary
Powers, Cleveland, Ohio; Eva Waring, Waringtown, Pa.; Burton Bean,
Dorset, Ohio. Surviving members of her family, husband, sons, Wilbur and
Maurice, daughters, Mrs. Edith Rudler, Mrs. Marian Roth and Mildred at
home. Two sisters, Mrs. S.H. Parch and Mrs. Nan Bollard survive Mrs.
Campbell.
In addition, there are 27 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
Also two sisters, Mrs. Claud Mallory, Diamond, Pa., and Mrs. Stella
Handcock, Titusville, Pa., and one brother, Laton Boals, Texas.
During the past 35 years, Sister Bean has been a faithful resident
of the vicinity of Linesville, Pa. Mrs. Bean has been a friend of
friends, always looked up to as one who was ready to help no matter
where. During her residence in the vicinity of Espyville, Pa., she
united with the Methodist Church there; but of late years she has
attended the local Baptist church whenever possible.
Mrs. Bean departed this life on Saturday evening at five o'clock in
the Spencer hospital, July 28th, 1934, aged 72 years, 2 months and 20
days.
The family wishes to use this means of expressing their many thanks
and appreciation to the many friends and neighbors who have assisted them
in any way during the illness and death of their beloved mother,
grandmother and sister.
Funeral services at the home of her daughter, Eva Waring,
Waringtown, Tuesday afternoon, at 1:30. Rev. Mr. Hartman, pastor of the
local Baptist Church, Linesville, officiating.