News Items from the Waynesburg Republican, 1870-1919


Leonard - Jan. 18, 1871, Rebecca, wife of John Leonard, of Isabella County, Michigan; aged 25 years, 4 months and ten days. The deceased was formerly of Center tp., the Co., and a daughter of Jacob and Martha Fordyce.

February 15, 1871


Lemley-Headlee - September 3, 1871, by the same [G. Wade, Esq.], John Lemley and Abigail Headlee, both of Perry Tp., this Co.

January 10, 1872


Lemley-Evans - On the 10th day of Sept. 1871 by J. M. Shroyer, Esq., Mr. Harvey Lemley and Miss Frances Evans, all of this county.

October 30, 1872


Death of Lieutenant John G. Fordyce

Many residents will be deeply pained to learn of the death of John G. Fordyce in Philadelphia, on Friday last, 16th inst., of typhoid fever.

This sad even cast a gloom over those who knew the deceased, which will not soon be dispelled, as his character and conduct inspired the respect and esteem of all. In all the situations of life in which he was placed he acted well his part, and who could do more?

Lieutenant Fordyce was born in Whitely township, Greene county, in 1838, and was consequently in the thrity-sixth year of his age at the time of his death. He was quietly engaged in agricultural pursuits on the farm of his father, Major Benson Fordyce, until the bugle-call of Lincoln sounded for soldiers to suppress the rebellion, when he joined Capt. Kent's company I, 8th Regiment, Pennsylvania Reserves, and served with gallantry and credit until the discharge of his regiment in June, 1864. He was noted among his comrades in arms for his superior soldierly qualities, and in the many battles in which he was engaged for his courage, particularly in the Wilderness campaign, where, with a few others, along with the colors, he penetrated the enemy's lines and forced them back in is immediate front, and thus with the enemy in close proximity on both sides and in front, continued to deal death to the foe by firing his own and all the cartridges of the dead and wounded around him, and retired in safety with the colors only when the enemy had withdrawn and darkness closed around the scene, while his gun was so intensely hot by the constant blaze of fire from it that he had to exchange it for a cool one in the heat of the action. For his faithful discharge of duties and distinguished courage in action he was afterwards commissioned as a Lieutenant in Company K, Fifth Regiment, Pennsylvania Artillery, and served with Capt. Kent to the close of the war.

On the return of peace Lieut. Fordyce engaged in the mercantile business in Jefferson, which he conducted successfully for some years, when he sold out and accepted a situation in the wholesale dry goods house of Hood, Bonbright & Co., Philadelphia, where he remained until the time of his death. He was an excellent salesman, and enjoyed the full confidence of his employers.

Lieut. Fordyce married a daughter of Robert Rinehart, of Whitely township, who was with him, we believe, at the time of his death, and whom we sincerely condole in the great loss she has sustained.

October 21, 1874


We regret to learn of the death of Mrs. Margaret Fordyce, wife of Abner Fordyce, of Frosty Run, on Sunday last. Consumption, we are informed, was the cause of death. She was buried on Monday.

June 19, 1878


Mr. Layton Crouse, of Center township, had this season a turkey hen to hatch 11 young turkeys. Shortly after their incubation the old gobbler took great interest in the brood and succeeded in capturing them from the old lady. He took full possession of them and feeds them and fights for them in all respects as matronly as a mother. After many vain attempts to ecover her children's confidence and affection, the turkey hen abandoned her wayward brood and betook herself again to her nest and having accumulated another setting is again patiently awaiting a second hatch-out.

June 19, 1878


Major Benson Fordice [sic], formerly of Whiteley township, this county, but for some years past a resident of Bedford, Iowa, is again in Greene county, visiting friends. He came in on the Narrow Gauge on Thursday evening and paid our office a visit on Friday morning. He is in good health and fine spirits and is as clever and affable as ever. He is largely engaged in the stock trade, in which he has been remarkably successful.

June 19, 1878


Little Elmira, daughter of Abner Fordyce, of Frosty run, died on Tuesday of last week, of brain fever, superinduced by whooping cough, aged about six years. This family bereavement is all the sadder from the fact that the little girl's mother died just 9 days before. It is truly a sticken household, and the sorrowing father is the recipient of the deepest sympathy.

July 3, 1878


Mr. Jacob Fordyce of Jackson township, died on Wednesday last, July 21, of Kidney infection, aged about 65 years. He was an industrious, upright and highly respected christian citizen, and earnest, patriotic and stalwart Republican and among his latest expressed regrets was that he could not live to see the party triumphant this fall.

July 28, 1880


Miss Lottie Ankrom, wife of Joseph Ankrom, of Franklin township, died at their residence on Coal Lick, on Saturday last, at a ripe old age. Mrs. Ankrom has been an invalid - a helpless cripple - for the last twenty years. She has raised a family of sons and daughters, who are grown up and settled in life. She has been a member of the M. P. Church for about 50 years. She was buried on Sunday in the presence of many sorrowing relatives and friends.

September 30, 1880


Obituary of William Shriver

The subject of this notice died at his residence in Whiteley Township on the 14th day of November, 1880, aged 76 years. His death was sudden and therefore unexpected. He was well on Saturday morning, but at noon appeared to be somewhat stupid. The family physician was summoned who pronounced him the victim of a torpid liver, but evidently did not regard the case as alarming. He prescribed a remedy and promised to return the next day. The next morning, however, Mr. Shriver died. On the 2nd of November he had been taken to the election and while there was weighed and drew 263 pounds. He was very fleshy, not being a man of large frame. He leaves eight children, four sons and four daughters. Dr. J. L. Shriver of Jollytown, Abraham R., Isaac and Adam, all three of Whitely Township are his sons. He was an upright industrious man and was the owner of a valuable farm.

December 22, 1880


Death of a Young Lady in Her Sad Circumstances

About six weeks ago, Miss Amanda Stephens, daughter of Mr. Lindsey Stephens of Whiteley township, took a trip to the state of Iowa to visit her grandfather, Maj. Benson Fordyce, and other relatives residing in that State. She had visited about among her friends, and went to visit her uncle's Azariah Stephens, who lives in Ringgold county, same state, where she was stricken down with typhoid fever, which made rapid inroads upon her system. Her father was telegraphed to, announcing the serious illness of his daughter, and last Wednesday, accompanied by his mother, Mrs. Barzilla Stephens, he came to Waynesbiurg on his way to Iowa, purposing to take the afternoon train, but missed it. He remained over night here and took the early Thursday morning train, arriving at Azariah Stephens' on Friday night but to find his daughter had passed from earth. She died on Friday morning.

Mr. Stephens will bring the body of his daughter home for interment, and is now on the way and will be here on this evening's train or to-morrow evening at the farthest.

Miss Stephens was aged about eighteen years, a beautiful and amiable young lady, and her unexpected death is a sad blow to her father and many other loving friends.

November 22, 1881


Ruth Shultz

Mrs. Ruth Shultz, wife of Elijah Shultz, died at the residence of her husband, near Newtown, in Perry township, last Sabbath evening a week ago, the 18, of pneumonia, aged 61 years. Mrs. Shultz was a christian woman, and lived a consistent member of the ------ [sic] church; a good wife and mother, a friend to the afflicted and needy. She will be much missed as a neighbor as well as in the family circle. She was a sister to Mr. Abner Bailey, ex-County Treasurer, and a mother of Mr. Taylor Shultz who resides near Waynesburg. The bereaved husband, sons and daughters have the sympathies of the community in their great loss.

December 27, 1881


Wilkinson-Headlee - January 12, 1882, by Rev. H. J. Hickman, John P. Wilkinson, of Parkersburg, W. Va., and Miss Mattie E. Headlee, of Greene county, Pa.

February 7, 1882


A. L. Myers

It becomes our unpleasant duty to record the death of Ayers L. Myers, which occurred at his late home in Kansas City, Mo., last Thursday, February 16, 1882. He contracted a severe cold about a week previous to his death which settled upon his, naturally, weak lungs and resulted in congestion of these vital organs causing his death.

Mr. Myers was removed to Kansas City with his family about a year and a half since, and had been engaged in keeping a hotel the greater part of the time since. He was the scond son of Alfred Myers, deceased, and was well known in this county having filled several public positions in Waynesburg.

The body was shipped to Waynesburg and arrived yesterday on the 11 o'clock train and was taken to the residence of Rob't D. Myers, a brother, from which the funeral took place at 2 o'clock when he was laid beside his former wife and two children in Green Mount Cemetery. He leaves a wife and three children in Kansas City.

February 21, 1882


Hugh Smith

Died at his residence in Franklin township on Thursday morning the 20th inst., Hugh Smith in the eighty-seventh year if his age. Mr. Smith was an excellent and useful citizen, kind and benevolent in disposition, and always ready to assist those in need. He was a bachelor. He lived and died on the same farm on which he was born. His death will be much regretted by his friends and neighbors.

April 25, 1882


By an oversight last week the death of Mr. Otho Spragg, which took place last Saturday a week ago, was omitted from these columns. Mr. Spragg died at his home in Wayne township, from an affection [sic] of the kidneys, aged about 72 years. He was the last but two of a large and respected family of brothers and sisters, and the Spragg name is more frequently met with than any other, perhaps, in the county. The deceased was the father of two children, daughters, one of whom, with the mother, died before him. He leaves a rich estate behind him.

April 25, 1882


Keener-Headlee

[Married] On July 23rd, 1882, by John Fox, Esq., at the residence of the bride's parents, Spencer M. Keener and Elizabeth Headlee, both of Perry township, Greene county, Pa.

August 1, 1882


Last Sunday Mr. Eno Crouse, who lives about three miles west of Waynesburg, sent his two little boys to a neighbor's house to inform the occupants that horses had broken into their cornfield. One of the boys, aged about twelve years, was set upon by a vicious dog belonging to the premises and bitten severely in both legs, and though we are informed there were two young men present, belonging to the house, they did not attempt to take the dog off, but the boy had to beat and kick the brute off as best he could, while they looked on. When the boys returned home and told their father he deliberately shouldered his gun and went to the neighbor's house, but, seeing him coming, the dog was secreted and not to be found by Mr. Crouse. Besides prosecuting the owner of the dog, Mr. Crouse ought to embrace the first opportunity to shoot the vicious canine to death. No person or persons have any right to keep such dangerous domestic animals about their home.

October 10, 1882


It again becomes our unpleasant duty to recall the death of an old-timed, useful and respected citizen of Greene county, who died at his late residence in Greene township, last Wednesday night, aged 79 years. In his death another among the oldest men in the county has passed away, and though having lived all his long life, and been active and industrious, it is a matter of doubt with the writer whether he leaves an enemy behind him. He was honest and upright in all his business relations and in his social intercourse with his fellows - repected by all his neighbors and acquaintances. Being of cheerful disposition he was always kind to those around him - seeking to make others happy. He was long a consistent, useful member of the Methodist Protestant church, a devoted hisband, affectionate father, kind neighbor, good citizen, and christian gentleman.

Harvey Fordyce belonged to an extensive family of the Fordyces which has for generations composed, proportionately, a large citizenship of the county, and exerted a useful and moralizing influence in the growth, and development of the same. The deceased leaves an aged wife and a grown up family of sons and daughters - all respected citizens, also a large connection to lament his death. A funeral discourse was preached on Thursday by Rev. J. L. Simpson, after which the remains were interred in Whitely Chapel cemetery.

August 21, 1883


A little seven-months-old child of Arch Adams of Jackson township, this county, choked to death on a small green apple, with which it was playing on Monday last, the 9th Inst. It had attempted to swallow it, but lodging in its windpipe, caused its death in a very short time, ere the little sufferer could be relieved. Mr. and Mrs. Adams have the sympathy of the community in their sad loss.

June 17, 1884


Died, at the home of her husband on Friday, August 1, 1884, Mr. Wm. Fry, in Whitely township, of consumption, Mrs. Lizzie Fry, aged about 23 years. Mrs. Fry is a daughter of ex-Treasurer A. M. Baily, and was a lady of many virtues. Was highly respected by all who knew her and was a Christian lady in every sense of the word. She joined the M. E. church at Newtown while quite young, and ever remained a faithful and consistent member until the day of her death. She leaves a young husband, two little children and a host of other friends and relatives to mourn her death. The funeral took place on Sunday. Services were conducted by Rev. J. C. McMinn, who preached a funeral sermon at White's church, after which the interment was made in the burying ground attached to the church.

August 5, 1884


Mr. Samuel Crouse is lying very ill at his home in Center Township with slight hopes of recovery. Mr. Crouse is among the oldest citizens of Greene county and is well know throughout the upper end of the same.

February 10, 1885


Mrs. Lucy Fordyce, wife of Henry Fordyce, Esq. of Frosty Run, died at her home on last Tuesday April 28, 1885; from measles; aged about 40 years.

Mrs. Fordyce was an accomplished and highly respected lady, and her loss will be severely felt not alone by the sorrowing friends and immediate family for the love which she bore toward them, but by all who knew her, for her kind disposition tending to disseminate peace and love among everyone in her presence.

She was a member of the M. P. church and was a zealous worker in the house of the Lord. The remains were interred in the cemetery at this place, on Thursday. The sorrowing friends have the sympathy of their acquanitances and the community.

May 5, 1885


Mr. Abner Fordyce died at his home on Frosty Run, Saturday, May 9, 1885, of general debility; aged seventy-five years.

Mr. Fordyce is one among the oldest citizens of the county, and was man who always bore the highest respect of those who knew him. A large connection are left to mourn his loss. He had been married twice. A family of twelve children survive him, six of whom remain at home, the others have married and moved away.

He was the father of Mrs. Thomas Sayers, of this place, and grandfather of Miss Annie Ankrom. Two children are in the West - Capt. John Fordyce of Berwick, Ill, and Mrs. J. B. Lucas. Two brothers - Benson and Harvey Fordyce - aldo resided in the West, one of whom is dead.

May 12, 1885


Leona Fordyce
(communicated)

Died - Near Hawleyville, Page Co., Iowa, April 20, 1885, Leona Fordyce, daughter of Corbley G. and Lydia Fordyce. She was born December 3d, 1871, in Greene Co., Pa., where her parents lived until January last year when they came to Iowa, locating near Hawleyville. It will be sad news to her many friends in Greene Co., where she spent her childhood years, her sweet and lovely temper making friends with all whom she came into contact. Her sickness was somewhat protracted, and retaining her mental powers to the last she gave the brightest evidence of an unwavering faith and trust in Christ her Savior. In talking with her parents about death as calmly as though it were only a visit she said, "I am not afraid to die but only wish to live for your sake. I often think of death as a cruel monster coming into our homes and with his long bony fingers taking from us our dearest ones, bringing sorrow and darkness to our lives and homes, but Jesus says 'I am the life, the truth and the way. I am the resurrection and the life, he that believeth in me though he was dead yet shall he live again, therefore be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not, the son of man cometh.'"

In the death of this Christian girl, we have the unmistakeable evidence of God's power to save his children from the fear of death. Born of Chrictian parents, her home training was of a character to develop the highest Christian graces, and though of feeble physical developments she was morally wonderfully strong.

The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Munford from this saying of Christ, "The damsel is not dead, but sleepeth." - Mark iv-39

May 12, 1885


Mr. Elijah Headley died at his home in Perry township, this county, Saturday May 23, 1885; aged about 65 years.

Mr. Headley was a man always highly respected, whom every body liked, and by his death, his many friends and acquaintance will meet with a severe loss. But few lives would compare with his for uprightness and honor. He had been a consistent member of the M. E. chirch for many years and died a faithful Christian. His death removes the last of a family of several boys all of whom lived to be useful and successful men. The sorrowing friends have the sympathy of the community.

May 26, 1885


Mr. Samuel Crouse died at his residence in Center township, this county, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1885; aged 88 years.

Mr. Crouse was among the earliest settlers in the county, and married Miss Rebecca Fordyce, daughter of Jacob Fordyce, deceased.

A family of eleven children was reared by them, seven of whom are still living, Layton, Enos and Mrs. Dr. S. S. Williams in this county and the other four in the West.

Deceased was a good, kind-hearted citizen, always ready to assist the poor and needy in time of want. He made a profession of religion when quite young, and so lived that his daily walks were in accordance with his religion, dying in the hope and firm belief of wearing the crown that is promised to the faithful. His wife had many years ago passed on before him. The sorrowing firends have the sympathy of the community.

October 6, 1885


Wm. C. Fordyce, formerly of Jackson township, this county, died at his home in Tyler county, W. Va., on Monday, May 21, of neuralgia of the heart. He had been in good health until seized with the disease mentioned, and death ensued in about a half hour afterward. He was in his 53d year and was a member of Co. F, 85th Pa. Vols., during the late war serving the entire term and participating in all of the many sanguinary engagements in which the regiment took part. He leaves a wife and three children who deeply mourn their loss. He was and Elder in the Christian Church and had many friends in the neighborhood of his new home. His many friends in this county will learn of his death with sadness and deep regret.

May 31, 1888


William Kent, Senior, died at his home in Wayne Township, this county, Monday, Oct 2, 1888 of general debility.

Mr. Kent was past 80 years and had always lived in Greene County. He was well respected and we believe a member of the Methodist Church. He adhered to the principles advocated by the Republican Party and had voted for General Harrison.

The funeral took place on Tuesday following and his remains, according to his own request were interred in the orchard on the old homestead.

October 11, 1888


Mr. Layton Crouse, a highly respected citizen of Center township, this county, died at his home last Monday morning June 30. Mr. Crouse was 63 years of age and was born and had always lived in that neighborhood. He was a good citizen and much respected by his neighbors and acquaintances. He was a member of the Christian Church. The remains were interred in the family burying ground on Tuesday.

July 3, 1890


Mrs. Catherine Whitlatch, wife of the late Jacob Whitlatch, died at the home of David Whitlatch, March 27, 1891, aged about 72 years. She was a daughter of John Headley, one of the first settlers of Perry township, and sister of the late Phineas, Lewis, Enos and Eli Headley. She was an earnest Christian, a true wife, a kind mother and honor to the church. She leaves four sons and two daughters to mourn her departure. We buried her on Easter Sunday at the Valley Church beside her husband to await the resurection of the just.

A Friend

April 2, 1891


Asbury Lemley, a highly esteemed citizen, died at his home at Mt. Morris, Pa., Monday, Feb. 22, of paralysis. He was 65 years of age and was one of the leading citizens of that community, being quite wealthy. He leaves a wife and eight children, John, David, Lewis; Mrs. Emma Howard, Mrs. Elizabeth Patterson, Mrs. Jonathan Kennedy, Mary and Martha Lemley. The funeral services were held by Rev. W. G. Morris on Tuesday.

February 25, 1892


Mrs. Nancy B. Fordyce, relict of Harvey Fordyce, lately deceased, of Greene township, died at her home Friday morning last, the 8th inst. Mrs. Fordyce had been ill for a long time and had suffered considerably. She was aged over 83 years. The deceased was highly respected as a most excellent christian woman.

July 14, 1892


Archibald G. Fordyce, Sr., died at his home in Center township, this county, Friday evening , April 28 at five o'clock. Mr. Fordyce was 85 years of age and was among the oldest and best known citizens of that community. He had formerly resided three miles west of Waynesburg at what is known as the Adamson farm but had lived at his late home for about 55 years. He was an upright, honest man, known for his integrity and respected by all his neighbors and acquaintances. He had been a member of the Christian denomination for many years and was faithful in church work. He was married twice, his first wife being Nancy Leonard who died about thirty-five years since. He afterward married Miss Elizabeth Simmons, who survives him. He also leaves a family of eight children living. They are: Silas, Albert G., Mrs. Jesse Wood, Mrs. A. B. White, all of Bluff postoffice; Jacob L. and Mrs. Edward Wood, of Michigan, Barnet, of North Dakota and Mrs. E. J. Eagon, of S. Dakota. One child, Wm. C., is dead. The funeral was held on Sabbath last at 11 a.m. The remains were laid to rest in the burial ground on the home farm.

May 4, 1893


Lon, son of William C. Fry, of Franklin township, died Sunday morning, January 3, aged 17 years. His death was caused by an atack of diptheria of a very malignant type. The young man had attended school,on Thursday before his death and was taken sick on Friday. The funeral took place on Monday. A father and sister are left to mourn his death.

January 7, 1897


Mrs. Lemley, widow of Asbury Lemley, deceased, died at her home near Mt. Morris, Tuesday morning, aged 70 years. Deceased was an excellent christian lady and her death will cause sorrow among friends.

February 18, 1897


Mrs. A. I. Ankrom died at Franklin Township of blood poisoning at age 62 years. The oldest daughter of Abner Fordyce. SHe leaves a husband and four daughters, Misses Annie, Emma, Jena and Lottie. She was a sister of Mrs. T. W. Sayers and had other sisters and brothers in this county and Illinois.

August 7, 1898


Mrs. Jane Whitlatch, widow of Joseph Whitlatch died at her home near New Freeport, Pa., Tuesday, July 4, aged 72 years. Her maiden name was Owen having been born in Wayne township. She was a highly respected woman and leaves several children to mourn her demise.

July 13, 1899


Crouse-Lightner

Married, at Rogersville, Greene county, July 22, by Rev. A. A. Doak, Mr. Fred Crouse, of Waynesburg, and Miss Ina Lightner, of Holbrook.

July 27, 1899


Fordyce-Morris

Spencer S. Fordyce and Mary Morris of Calls were marrie at the home of S. B. Eagon July 25, by Elder A. F. Ferguson.

July 27, 1899


Jesse Fordyce, of Bluff, has bought the livery out-fit owned by Henry Fonner, and will conduct his business in the same barn occupied by him. Mr. Fordyce has all new rigs and is prepared to please his customers.

August 17, 1899


Mr. Morton G. Smith, a successful young attorney of Chicago, and wife and two children, who have been visiting at the home of his brother-in-law, Albert Throckmorton, of Center township, for several weeks, will return to their home Friday of this week. Mr. Smith gave the Republican offcie a call on Monday and is a very clever young man.

August 17, 1899


Jesse Orndoff, Esq., a prominent and wealthy farmer of near Holbrook, this county, died Tuesday morning. He was born in Franklin township, this county, May 20, 1816, his parents removing here from Virginia. He had been engaged in farming and stockraising all his life and accumulated considerable property. He was twice married, his first wife being Isabella Mooney, of this county, and his second wife Susan Wear, of West Virginia. His children surviving are: Mrs. S. R. Fordyce, William Inghram, Jesse B., Mrs. C. V. Smith and Mrs. Thomas Stewart. The four children by his first marriage are all dead. Deceased was a member of the M. E. church and was highly respected.

September 21, 1899


Shultz-Stephens

Quite a pleasant social event took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bowen Stephens, Kirby, Pa., on the evening of Sept. 28, 1899, being the marriage of their much esteemed daughter, Miss Grace, to Mr. Ross Shultz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Z. T. Shultz, also of Kirby. The happy couple were ushered into the parlor by their attendants, Mr. W. A. Silveus and Miss Jessie Shriver, while a wedding march was rendered by Mrs. McMinn. The marriage was solemnized by Rev. John C. McMinn, of Jefferson, Pa. The bride and bridesmaid each carried a beautiful bouquet of white carnations. Following the ceremony and congratulations, the young couple, with about thirty invited guests, repaired tot he dining room where a sumptuous wedding supper awaited them. The bride received many handsome and useful presents of silver-ware and other articles, also many beautiful flowers. A large circle of friends extend congratulations. May happiness and prosperity atend their journey through life.

October 12, 1899


J. B. Fordyce, the well known Greene county wool-buyer, has sold 180,000 pounds of wool, of the stock he had on hands, to Bullock Bros., of Philadelphia. Half the amount was shipped from Littleton, W. Va., and half was taken from his Waynesburg warehouse last week.

November 2, 1899


Miss Jean Ankrom, of this place, who recently went to San Juan Porto Rico, under the employ of the government, as a teacher, is engaged in conducting a normal there, that is, instructing teachers. The Porto Ricans are all eager to study English, now, and Miss Ankrom writes that they look with awe upon anybody who represents the United States government. She writes that such a thing as good order has never been known in the schools there, but that perfect order prevails while a school is under her charge, as she also instructs the children.

November 11, 1899


Zimmerman-Lnng

At 10 a.m., Christmas day, 1899, at the home of Mrs. Mahala Long, Miss Norma M. Long and Mr. J. Harvey Zimmerman were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev. J. E. Hail, pastor of the Muddy Creek C. P. church. The parlor had been darkened and in the soft light of the wax tapers and ideal wedding scene was presented. Miss Nellie Long presided at the organ and played the wedding march. Preceded by the maid of honor the happy couple entered the parlor where the wedding ceremony was performed. The bride was beautifully attired in a costume of gray and blue silk trimmed in pearls. The groom was dressed in the conventional suit of black. The maids of honor were Miss Inez Long and Miss Rosa Zimmerman. The former wore a beautiful costume of golden-brown and green, the latter, steel gray and white. Following the solemnation of the marriage the guests sat down to an elaborate wedding dinner. After the sumptuous repast was ended the bride and groom , having assumed traveling costumes, left on their bridal trp to the East, an abundance of rice and the time-honored old shoe being thrown ater them. The fortunate couple received many handsome and expensive presents. The following guests were present:-Mrs. W. S. Long, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Long, Miss Inez Long, Miss Sadie Long, Mrs. N. V. Eicher, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Garard, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Long, Miss Sadie Stephens, Miss Nellie Long, Miss Mabel Long, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Laidley, Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Garard, Mr. Jas. Lantz, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Long, Mr. and Mrs. McClure, Miss Flossie McClure, Miss Lizzie A. Kelley, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Zimmerman, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Morris, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Bowers, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Smith Fuller, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Fuller and Mrs. B. M. Fuller. On this new household many good wishes fall and the prayers that Heaven may ever bless and prosper them.

December 28, 1899


Mapletown

"Ish" Mapel passed through town on Sunday accompanied by his wife who was returning from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Fordyce, of Gray's Landing.

January 28, 1900


Mrs. Jane Fordyce was born in Greene county, Pa., June 16, 1811, and died at the residence of her son, J. B. Fordyce, of Pine Bank, March 17, 1900, aged 88 years, 9 months and one day. In 1829, she was married to Corbly Fordyce, and as a result of this union twelve children were born, four of whom preceded her to the spirit world. In November, 1862, her husband died, ever since she has remained a widow. The following children survive her: Mrs. John Smith, Nettle Hill, Mrs. Thomas H. Smith, Urichsville, O., Dr. Garard Fordyce, Ancona, Ills., J. B. and J. G. Fordyce, Pine Bank, Mrs. Joshua Rice, New Freeport, Mrs. Wm. Huffman and Homer C. Fordyce, of Bluff. The deceased was a consistent member of the Bethel M. P. church and was highly respected and universally esteemed. Her piety was never called in question and her life was more than leaves of mere profession - it bore christian fruit. Grandmother's christianity was not a sham, but reality. On the 19th inst. her body was laid to rest in the family burying ground to await the ressurrection morn. The funeral services were largely attended and were conducted by Rev. T. W. Colhour, assisted by Rev. J. C. Carpenter. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them."

March 29, 1900


Jesse L. Fordyce, liveryman, of this place, and his little daughter Jean are both ill with typhoid fever. Mr. Fordyce lives in the rear of the Lippincott property on Morris street. Their illness is attributed to the unsanitary condition of an alley and the general surroundings in that vicinity. Miss Virginia Davis, a trained nurse, is taking care of the patients, who are both getting along well.

March 29, 1900


Mrs. Mary Fuller, wife of Bowman Fuller, died at Bedford, Iowa, April 9, from heart and lung trouble. Mrs. Fuller was born in Greene township, this county, being a daughter of Harvey Fordyce, deceased, and is a sister of Mort and Benson Fordyce, of Fordyce post-office.

April 19, 1900


Wells-M'Clelland

Married at Harveys, Pa., July 14, Mr. Jacob Wells and Miss McClelland, daughter of B. F. McClelland, by J. C. Booher, Esq.

July 19, 1900


Horne-Sayers

A very pretty social event was witnessed yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Sayers, Cumberland street, being the marriage of their daughter Miss Mary E. Sayers to Professor Charles E. Horne. The ceremonty took place at 1:30 p.m., Rev. J. E. Garvin, pastor of the C. P. church, officiating. Miss Grace Sayers, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor and the wedding march was rendered by Miss Claudia Barmore. The house was beautifully decorated with flowers and palms and about forty guests were present, young friends and classmates of the bride and groom. At the conclusion of the ceremony an elegant wedding luncheon was served by W. W. Call, the well known caterer.The bride is an accomplished and agreeable young lady and was a member of the class of '99 in Waynesburg College. She is very highly esteemed by a large circle of acquaintances. Mr. Horne graduated here in '97, receiving first honors, and for the past year has been assistant professor of mathematics in Waynesburg College. He is a popular and talented young man. Owing to the very serious illness of the groom's mother at her home near Zollarsville, Pa., a wedding trip which was intended was postponed. The bride received many very handsome presents. The Republican extends the young couple its heartiest congratulations and happy wishes.

August 9, 1900


Sawmill Burned

Isaac Longstreth Has His Leg and Collar Bone Broken by a Log Rolling Upon Him. Two Accidents Near Rogersville.

Two very serious accidents occurred at the sawmill of Scott, West & Co., on the farm of Charles Church, near Rogersville, last Saturday afternoon and Sabbath morning, which caused considerable exceitement in that neighborhood. Isaac Longstreth ad James Shaw were hauling logs for Mr. Church and Saturday afternoon had brought a piece of timber 26 feet long in to the mill to be squared up for use in the tin plate buildings here. The log started to roll and Mr. Longstreth put his foot in front of it thinking he would stop it. This proved a very serious undertaking, however, as the log continued to roll and knocked him down, the heavy timber passing over his leg and breaking it in two places below the knee. When he fell to the ground it was with such force that his collar bone was broken. The mill was stopped and the young man taken to his home and Drs. Scott and Johnson summoned, who attended to his injuries.

Owing to the excitement caused by this accident it is thought that the fire about the mill was not all put out when the men left that evening, and early Sunday morning the mill was discovered to be burning. The flames were noticed by Lafe Lightner and Albert Throckmorton, who gave the alarm at Rogersville and soon there was a large turnout of citizens.

By hard work until about 10 a.m., a great deal of valuable lumber was saved. The mill shed, the saw frame and carriage were destroyed. The mill is owned by Simon Scott, Morgan West and others. Their loss is estimated at $200. They left for Wheeling at once to purchase new parts of the mill, and it is expected to be running again by Friday. Mr. Church is expected to get out lumber for six new oil rigs at once and this has delayed the work. The lumber in the shed was owned by him.

August 9, 1900


Mrs. Clara Church Adamson, wife of Albert Adamson, died at their home a mile west of Waynesburg on Saturday evening, Sep. 1, about six o'clock, of pulmonary trouble. Deceased had been ill for some time and her death was not unexpected. She was about 25 years of age and a most estimable young woman. She was married only about two years since and beside her husband leaves one child to mourn her departure. One brother, Charles Church, is the only surviving member of her family and will deeply feel the loss of an only sister. She was a member of the Rogersville M. P. church and an earnest christian. The funeral was held on Monday at 10 a.m., services being conducted by Rev. Dr. Darby and Rev. Colhour, the interment being in Rosemont cemetery.

September 6, 1900


Capt. John Fordyce, of Berwick, Ill., arrived here last week to visit relatives in this county. Captain Fordyce at the outbreak of the civil war enlisted in Cmpany F, Seventh Virginia Infantry, which company was recruited by Major J. B. Morris, of Mt. Morris. Upon promotion of Captain Morris to Major, Mr. Fordyce, who was then a sargeant, was chosen captain. On OCtober 26, '61 the company entered its first battle, at ROmney, Va., and had one man killed, Jesse Taylor. Toward the latter part of the war Companies A and E were combined with Company F and were commanded by Captain Fordyce. The regiment saw hard fighting and at Ream's Station his company lost half of its members who were in action. Captain Fordyce will attend a reunion of the regiment at Fairmont, W. Va. He is a brother of Mrs. Thomas Sayers, of this place.

September 6, 1900


On Friday last, Miss Grace Sayers, daughter of Thomas Sayers, of this place, and Miss Lottie Ankrom, daughter of A. I. Ankrom, of Franklin township, met with a serious runaway accident. They were on their way from the Christian Endeavor Convention, at Coallick church, to the home of Miss Ankrom and just after passing the County Home building, their horse started to run off. It ran down a hill which crossed a run at the foot of the hill breaking the railing. A short distance beyond the bridge the buggy overturned, throwing Miss Sayers out and one of the hind wheels passed over her neck. The vehicle righted itself again and the horse ran on. Just ahead of it was a buggy occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Bryan, who reside on the N. W. Sayers farm, east of town. The two buggies collided, tearing three wheels from the buggy occupied by Mr. Bryan and one wheel from the other buggy. Fortunately, neither Miss Ankrom nor the Bryans were injured in the tear-up. Both vehicles were badly broken up, one of which belonged to Thomas Sayers and the other to N. W. Sayers. Miss Sayers was brought home Friday evening, and although found to be considerably bruised, she was not dangerously hurt. Their escape was certainly a narrow one.

September 6, 1900


Miss Jean Ankrom, of Waynesburg, has been appointed superintendent of the schools of the district of Ponce, Porto Rico. The position corresponds with that of county superintendent here. Previous to this appointment she had been elected teacher of English in the high school of San Juan. The Commissioner of Education, which corresponds with our State Superintendent, is Dr. Brumbaugh, of Pennsylvania, who is well known among our educators. The city of Ponce is the second largest on the island and the district under charge of Miss Ankrom embodies a considerable scope of country besides. Her Waynesburg friends will be glad to hear of her promotion.

September 20, 1900


A young man named Frank Ankrom, son of William Ankrom, of Franklin township, met with a very serious and peculiar accident last Thursday. He and his father had just returned from Lippencott's distillery where they purchased two empty whiskey barrels, intending to fill them with cider. They had unhitched their team and young Ankrom got into the wagon and struck the side of the barrel with something to jar the bung out. As he did so the barrel exploded with terrible force, blowing it to pieces, as well as the other barrel standing near it and the entire wagon bed, setting the latter on fire. The young man was badly burned about the face, neck and hands and it is miraculous that he was not killed, as the explosion was almost equal to a charge of dynamite. The barels and wagon bed were blown into splinters. Ankrom was brought to town and his injuries were attended to by Dr. Ullom. It is a mystery what caused the explosion as the young man says he had no matches about him. Moral: better be careful even of an empty whiskey barrel.

October 4, 1900


Death with its dark shadow entered the home of Mr. J. C. Morris, of Garard's Fort, Pa., on September 30, 1900, and took from him his beloved wife Mrs. Jane Morris. She was aged 53 years and 24 days. She was a daughter of Abner M. Baily, deceased. Typhoid fever was the cause of her death. She leaves a husband, two sons and two daughters to mourn their loss. Many years ago she gave her heart to God and united with the Methodist Protestant church and has since that time lived a devoted christian. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. L. A. McNemar, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Newtown cemetery.

God needed one more angel,
Amid his shining band,
And so he bent with loving smiles,
And clasped our mother's hand

Had he asked us, well we know,
We should say Oh! spare the blow.
Yes, with streaming tears should pray,
Lord, we love her let her stay.

In love she lived, in peace she died.
He life was asked, but God denied.

Her niece

October 11, 1900


Robert L. Stockdale died at his home at White Cottage, this county, Thursday evening, Oct. 4, of blood poisoning. Deceased was aged about 40 years and was a well known and successful stockdealer. He was highly respected and had always been an active Republican worker. He leaves a wife and family to mourn his demise.

October 11, 1900


Headlee-Whitlatch

Thursday evening, October 11, 1900, the home of Mr. Eli Whitlatch, of Brock, Pa., was the scene of a pleasant event, it being the marriage of his daughter Alice to Mr. P. L. Headlee, son of Joseph Headlee, of Perry township. Rev. W. G. Barron, of Waynesburg, performed the beautiful solemn rites which united the lives of the happy young couple. Both bride and groom are successful school teachers.

October 18, 1900


Mrs. Elizabeth Blaker, wife of C. C. Blaker, died at her home on Shannon Run, Perry Township, November 7, 1900. She was a member of the Shannon Run M. E. Church and lived a true christian life. She was the mother of eleven children, of whom five boys and four girls are still living, two boys having preceded her to the grave. She was a true and devoted wife, a faithful, loving mother, a true friend to the poor and afflicted. She will be missed not only by her afflicted husband and bereaved children, but by all who knew her and had shared her kindness. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Lightner at which a large congregation of sorrowing friends were present. She was laid to rest in the Claughton Chapel cemetery. The bereaved ones need only emulate her example and they will soon form an unbroken family in that home where partings never come.

November 15, 1900


A. J. Gillogly, a well known citizen of Holbrook, this county, died on Monday morning, last, aged about 70 years. A few weeks ago a horse stepped upon his foot, injuring it so that blood-poisoning set in and amputation of his foot became necessary. The operation failed to check the disease, however, which re-appeared, causing his death. He was greatly respected and will be greatly missed.

December 6, 1900


Captain Hiram H. Cree, a prominent citizen of Cumberland Township, died suddenly at his home near Carmichaels on Tuesday of apoplexy. He had been at Waynesburg that morning and had arrived home shortly before noon. After eating his dinner, he complained of feeling ill and lay down upon a bed.

Later he called a member of the family to him and asked to be raised up.

After lying down again, a few minutes later he expired.

Captain Cree was born May 21, 1819 on the farm in Cumberland Township where he spent his life, it having been in possession of the family since 1785.

He was engaged in farming all of his life excepting for a short period in the 40s when he held a position in a wholesale drygoods store in Cincinnatti, Ohio. In 1862, he enlisted in Company A, 168th Pennsylvania Infantry. When the company was organized, he was unanimously chosen it's "Captain" and most faithfully served through-out the period of enlistment. He was a gallant soldier and was popular in his company and Regiment. In politics he was a staunch Republican and was esteemed by all his neighbors and acquaintances.

He leaves a wife and daughter to mourn his demise, the latter being Mrs. Horner, wife of Dr. F. H. Horner of Wilkensburg. Two sisters also survive.

March 14, 1901


Phillip Wood died Sunday, June 1, at his home near Higbee, Pa., at about 76 years. He was among Aleppo Township's oldest and most respected citizens, and was a member of a large family, being a brother to our fellow townsman, Joshua Wood. His wife was a Miss Courtwright who died several years ago.

He is survived by four children: James W., Mrs. Josephine Hickman, Misses Maude and Olive Wood at home. The deceased was a member of the Christian Church, and an upright man.

June 5, 1902


Mrs. John Smith died at her home at Triumph, this county, Sunday of Brights Disease. She was a sister of J. B. and J. G. Fordyce of Pine Bank and Dr. G. Fordyce of Illinois.

July 20, 1902


Miss Jean Ankrom, Supt. of Ponce Schools, met death in a carriage accident. She was the daughter of A. I. Ankrom, a citizen of Franklin Township. She was 32 years of age, graduated from Waynesburg College in 1894. She done Missionary work in Mexico, returned in 1897 because of poor health, but in 1899 she was sent by the War Department to Porto Rico. Her mother died five years ago. She leaves three sisters, Miss Anna, Lottie, and Mrs. H. L. Sproat and her father.

June 18, 1903


Benson Fordyce, Esq., of Garard's Fort, died on Monday morning at the home of John Morris, where he was visiting. Pneumonia was the cause of his death. Mr. Fordyce was 59 years of age ad is survived by three brothers, James and Jesse who reside in Iowa and Morton, of Frosty Run, this county. The funeral services were held at Whitely Chapel on Tuesday afternoon.

January 28, 1904


Mrs. Kate Ely Fordyce, wife of Jesse Fordyce, this place, died Tuesday, Apr. 2, at 11 a.m. Deceased was 41 yars of age and had suffered from ill health for some time. She was a daughter of James Ely, deceased, of Hunter's Cave, and was highly esteemed by all her acquaintances. She was a member of the M. E. church and a devout christian. Her husband and three children, beside a mother, four brothers, Jonas, James, Hiram and William Ely, of Hunter's Cave, and three sisters, Mrs. S. C. Corwin, this place; Mrs. Nancy Canham, of Sandwich, Ill., and Miss Lizzie Ely, of Hunter's Cave, are left to mourn her demise. To all of these, the sympathy of many friends is extended in their bereavement. Funeral Friday at 12 o'clock. Interment at Hopewell.

April 7, 1904


Mrs. Elizabeth Fordyce, relict of the late A. G. Fordyce, Sr., died Sunday evening, Oct. 14, at the home of her sister, Mrs. Malinda Fordyce, near Bluff, this county. She was born May 28, 1823, near Clarksville, Pa., her maiden name being Simmons. She was united in marriage to Mr. Fordyce in 1856. Her three children are all deceased, she is survived, however, by the following step-children: J. L. Fordyce, of Farwell, Mich.; Mrs. E. J. Eagon, of Cadillac, Mich.; Mrs. Maria Wood, of Holbrook; Mrs. Sarah Wood and Silas Fordyce, of Rogersville; Mrs. A. R. White, of Bluff. She is survived by three brothers, David, Daniel and Spencer Simmons, of Clarksville, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Higgins, of East Waynesburg, and Mrs. Malinda Fordyce. The funeral was held at Willow Grove church, on Monday, services being conducted by Rev. Martin of the M. P. church. Deceased had been a member of the Christian denomination for nearly fifty years and was a faithful christian woman.

October 18, 1906


Silas Fordyce, an old and respected resident of Greene county died at his home at Rogersville, Sunday morning, January 27, at one o'clock. For two years he had suffered ill health which proved to be caused by a cancerous growth in the stomach, as revealed by a post mortem examination conducted by Drs. Spragg and Milliken, of Rogersville. Deceased was born June 20, 1842, on the old Fordyce homestead in Center township and was a life-long resident of Greene county. He was married to Mary Jane Orndoff, January 23, 1862 and to them ten children were born, seven of whom are now surviving. Mrs Fordyce died Nov. 4, 1897, and about two years later he was united in marriage to Rebecca Phillips. Mr. Fordyce enlisted in the Eighteenth Pa. Cavalry and served eighteen months during the civil war. He was a man of upright character and a strong defender of every cause of right. The funeral was held on Monday from the Willow Grove Christian Church, of which deceased was an elder, services being conducted by the Rev. G. F. Assiter, the pastor, assisted by Rev. F. A. Bright. It was attended by the largest congregation which ever entered the church, a tribute of the high regard in which deceased was held. The interment was made in the family burial ground, two miles from the church, near the old home in which Mr. Fordyce was born. A detail from Co. K, N. G. P. attended the funeral and he was buried in honors of war, by firing three volleys over the grave. Thus a good man has been lain to rest, who will be missed by his church and community. Beside his wife, the following children are left to mourn his demise: Wm. L., Jesse, Archibald, Garfield, Mrs. William Moore, Mrs. Joseph Orndoff and Mrs. Susan Keener. [sic]

January 31, 1907


G. H. Moredock, Esq., one of Greene county's prominent and most esteemed citizens passed away at his home, near Jefferson, Thursday morning, May 23, at 5:30. He had been in failing health for some months, having sustained an injury last fall by being thrown from a wagon and during the winter suffered a stroke of paralysis. The immediate cause of his death was a nervous collapse and heart failure. Mr. Moredock was born near Rices Landing, Pa., June 20, 1832, being in his seventy-fifth year. On August 20, 1857, he was united in marriage to Miss Matilda Ailes, of Cumberland township, and this happy union had existed for almost fifty years. His occupation largely consisted in farming and stock raising though for a long period, in partnership with his sons, he owned and conducted a large flour mill at Jefferson. He was one of Greene county's most successful business men, his farm being one of the finest and best improved in the county. He was straight-forward in all transactions and was a man of unquestioned integrity. For years he had been a director of the Farmers and Drovers National bank. He had been a member of the C. P. church, at Jefferson, for forty years and had always taken an active part in church work, being a liberal contributor. In politics he was a Democrat and had filled the office of school director for a number of terms. His influence was always for the uplifting of his community and his death will be sincerely mourned by all. Beside his wife he is survived by four children, Stephen A. and George B. Moredock, Mrs. W. B. Hawkins and J. C. Stewart, of Jefferson. One son and one daughter are deceased. One brother, Samuel, of Kansas, a half-brother, John Moredock, of California, four sisters, Mrs. Sarah Neel and Mrs. W. K. Reynolds, of Jefferson; Mrs. Samuel Sharpnack, of Rice's Landing, and Mrs. Eliza E. Martin, Of Tennessee, and a half-sister, Mrs. John Goslin, of Rice's Landing, survive him. The funeral was held on Saturday at 2 p.m. and was attended by a large number of people.

May 30, 1907


Mrs. Jacob Patterson, of near Ninevah, met with a painful accident Tuesday evening. She was returning from Waynesburg and when near the Waynesburg tin mills her horse frightened at a freight train that was standing on a siding, and upset the buggy, throwing Mrs. Patterson out. She alighted on her right shoulder, dislocating it, and was otherwise bruised. She was brought to the home of her fatherinlaw, James Patterson, on North Morris street, where Drs. J. T. and Frank Ullom attended her. She is now getting along as well as could be expected.

June 6, 1907


Mitchell-Stockdale

Mr. Nathaniel J. Mitchell, of Canton, Ohio, and Miss Dora B. Stockdale, of Waynesburg, were unite din marriage at the home of Mrs. Wood, of Wellsville, Ohio, Wednesday, June 5, at 1 p.m. by Rev. W. H. Dye, pastor of the M. E. church of Wellsville. The bride is a trained nurse and is a high;y esteemed young woman. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell will travel for a year and upon their return, will reside in Canton, Ohio.

June 13, 1907


Patton-Ammons

On Wednesday evening, June 5, 1907, Mr. William A. Patton and Miss Luvetta L. Ammons, of Waynesburg, were unite din marriage by Rev. J. F. Dimit. The groom is the son of Joseph Patton, Esq., and is an excellent young man, being now engaged with the firm of Gordon and Longanecker, carriage and machinery dealers. The bride is a daughter of the late Perry Ammons, deceased, and is a highly esteemed young lady. The Republican tenders its congratulations and good wishes.

June 13, 1907


S. R. Fordyce

S. R. Fordyce, a highly respected citizen, died at his home, near Rogersville, Saturday, June 29, aged 67 years. He was a veteran of the Civil war. He is survived by his wife and two sons, Archibald and Edward, at home. The funeral services were held on Monday in the Rogersville M. E. church, conducted by Rev. Martin. Interment in Rosemont cemetery.

July 4, 1907


Sudden Death of C. C. Blaker.

Highly Esteemed Citizen Passes Away as the Result of Heart Trouble.

Waynesburg people were shocked and saddened on Saturday afternoon to learn of the sudden death of C. C. Blaker, Esq., a highly esteemed resident, which occurred at his home on Naser street, about 3:30 p.m.

Mr. Blaker had been at Pittsburg, on Friday, to consult a specialist in regard to an eczema upon his hands. On Saturday morning he complained of feeling ill and Dr. A. B. Patton was summoned. During the afternoon Mr. Blaker was lying upon a couch when his wife noticed him breathing heavily and upon going to his side found that he was dead. Neighbors and the physician were summoned and the sorrowful news quickly passed from house to house.

Deceased was in his sixty-first year and had spent most of his life in Perry township, Greene county, being a son of John Blaker. He was for many years an extensive dealer in livestock and was well known throughout the county. He was a man known for his honesty and integrity in business dealings and was successful in all of his investments, owning a large amount of valuable coal and farming land at the time of his death. He was a member of the Claughton Chapel M. E. church and was a liberal supporter of every religious cause. Genial in disposition, warm-hearted, upright in character, he was respected by all who knew him. In politics he was a Republican and was influential in his party. Mr. Blaker had been twice married. His first wife was a Miss Fordyce, who died some years ago and nine children survive this union. In December, 1906, he was united in marriage to Miss Zorah Moore, daughter of Alfred Moore, of near Reedsville, W. Va. The surviving children are: Porter and Imri, of Brave, this county; Mrs. Connor Stephens, of Iowa; Mrs. Charles Staggers, of Whiteley; John, Jesse, Fordyce, Nora and Euphon Blaker, of Mt. Morris. Memorial services were held at the residence, here, on Sabbath at 1 p.m., by Rev. J. B. Taylor, after which the remains were taken to the former home of deceased in Perry township. On MOnday at 3 p.m., the funeral was held at Claughton Chapel, the services being conducted by Rev. Moore, of Mt. Morris. The interment was in the cemetery near the church.

July 18, 1907


Theophilus Blaker

Theophilus Blaker, a well known and highly respected citizen, died at his home, near Carmichaels, Thursday, August 15, at 9 a.m., aged 72 years. His death was due to a stroke of paralysis which he suffered two weeks ago. In 1859 Mr. Blaker was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Inghram, who survives him. No children were born to the union. One brother, Lindsey Blaker, of Mannington, W. Va., and a sister, Mrs. Emma Ruse, of Ten Mile, also survive. The funeral services were held on Saturday at 10 o'clock. INterment in the Garard's Fort cemetery.

August 22, 1907


Headlee-Mariner

Mr. Eli Headlee, of Mt. Morris, at Miss Rose Mariner, of Pine Bank, were united in marriage, Wednesday, August 14, at the Walton hotel, Waynesburg. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. B. Taylor in the presence of a few friends. The bride is a daughter of John Mariner and for several years has resided at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Fordyce, of Pine Bank, and is highly esteemed. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Headlee, of Mt. Morris, and is an excellent young man. The happy couple left on the 3 o'clock train on a wedding trip to be spent at Washington D.C., and Jamestown, Va.

August 22, 1907


Fox-Blaker

Mrs. James Fox, of Jefferson, and Miss Anna Blaker, of Khedive, were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. J. B. Taylor, Thursday, August 22.

August 29, 1907


Phillips-Masters

Mr. George F. Phillips, of Beallsville, Pa., and Miss Belle Masters, of Davistown, this county, were united in marriage, Thursday, September 5, by Rev. J. E. Darby, at his home, on East High street.

September 12, 1907


Mrs. James Fox

Mrs. Leona Blaker Fox, wife of James Fox, died at her home near Khedive, Pa., Thursday, September 5, aged 22 years, of a complication of diseases. Mrs. Fox was a daughter of Mr. ad Mrs. Marion Blaker, of Khedive, and was united in marriage with Mr. Fox only two weeks previous to her death. She was highly esteemed and will be greatly missed in the community in which she lived. She is survived by her husband and parents and several brothers and sisters. The funeral services were held on Friday, conducted by Rev. A. T. Carr. Interment in Muddy Creek cemetery.

September 12, 1907


Mrs. Jane Eagon quietly passed away Friday, August 20, at the home of her daughter, in Cadillac, Michigan, after an illness of several weeks. Elizabeth Jane Fordyce was born in Cente Township, Greene County, Pa., March 1, 1830, her father being the late Archibald G. Fordyce. At the age of eighteen, she was married to Lafayette Eagon. They made their home in Greene County until 1865 when they moved to central Michigan, where they bravely passed through the hardships incident to pioneer life. Of the twelve children born to them the five who are still living are Archibald, of Elm Hall, Mich., Uriah, of Wheeler, Mich., Alonzo and Mrs. C. L. Chadwick of Cadillac, Mich., and Frank, of Blue Earth City, Minn. She also leaves three sisters and one brother. At an early age Mrs. Eagon united with the Christian church and she ahs always lived a consistent christian life. She was devoted to her family and ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in sickness or trouble. Funeral services were held in the Christian church in Shepherd, Mich., and interment made in the Shepherd cemetery.

September 12, 1907


Lemley-Moore

Married, Oct. 16, by Rev. J. B. Taylor, of Waynesburg, Mr. G. S. Lemley, of New York, and Miss Virginia Moore, of Waynesburg.

October 17, 1907


Mrs. Jennie Fordyce Sayers died at her home in Waynesburg, Pa., Oct. 24, 1907, after a long illness. She was born at Fordyce, Greene county, Pa., Jan. 26, 1850, and spent her early youth at the home of her birth. She was a thoughful young woman, interested in books and study, and she taught school for a number of years, first at Eldersville, Washington county, Pa., and afterwards at East Liverpool, Ohio, and later in her home school. She studied in Waynesburg College. She was married to Thomas W. Sayers, December 25, 1875. Since then her home had been at Waynesburg. Though a devoted and faithful wife and mother she never lost interest in books and study, or in the social and moral welfare of the community where she lived. She was a charter member and was long president of the Waynesburg Woman's Christian Temperance Union, and was the first president of the Greene County W.C.T.U., and held this office for a number of years. She was also for several years president of the Mothers' Club of Waynesburg, and when she was noonger able to attend its meetings was elected honorary president. She was, until disqualified by illness, an interested and helpful member of the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle. She had a rare taste for the beautiful, especially the best things in English and American poetry. While yet a young girl she joined the Methodist Protestant church near her home. Afer her mrriage she transferred her membership to the Waynesburg Cumberland Presbyterian church. For many years she was a faithful teacher in the Sunday school of this church and was an active member in the Woman's Missionary Society. She was ever faithful in her attendance at the services and a willing helper in the work. But her greatest work and best and most lasting influence was in her home. She was the mother of four daughters. One died in infancy. The other three who survive her are Mrs. Mary E. Horne, wife of Prof. Charles E. Horne, Morgan Park, Ill., Miss Grace and Miss Lucy, who with their father , are left in the home. The following brothers and sisters also survive: James and Capt. John Fordyce of Berwick, Ill.; Mrs. J. B. Lucas of Huston Heights, Texas; Mrs. Joseph Murdock, Mrs. John Morris, Vincent and Henry Fordyce and Misses Flora and Ella Fordyce, of Fordyce. Mrs. Sayers' beautiful traits of character, her cheerfulness, kindness, purity, womanly dignity, her hospitality, thoughtfulness and sympathy for others and self forgetfulness made her home and her life a benediction and a blessing to everyone who knew her, or had the privilege of being a guest or visitor in her house. Funeral services were held from the house on Cumberland street, Saturday at 1:30 p.m., and were conducted by Dr. J. Calvin Mead, Dr. J. M. Howard and Rev. J. E. Garvin. Interment in Green Mount cemetery.

October 31, 1907


Mrs. C. E. Horne returned to Morgan Park, Ill., Monday, being called here on account of the serious illness and death of her mother, Mrs. T. W. Sayers.

November 7, 1907


Married, Nov. 16, 1907, by Clerk of Courts Spragg, B. F. Lemley, of Spraggs, and Miss Sadie Dulany, of Brock, Pa.

November 21, 1907


Henry M. Hudson

Henry M. Hudson died at the Mercy hospital, Pittsburg, on Sunday morning, Nov. 17, at 6:30. He had undergone a surgical operation about ten days previous, following which he had gradually become weaker. For a year or more he had been in declining health and had spent several months at Cambridge Springs, Pa., in the hope of receiving benefit, but failed ot improve. Mr. Hudson was born at Newtown, this county, being a son of John and Sarah Hudson, deceased, and was a great-grandson of the Rev. John Corbly, the noted pioneer minister. He was seventy years of age and had spent all of his life at the old homestead, with the exception of two or three years. He was well known as a dealer in live stock, in which occupation he had been very successful. Large numbers of cattle were purchased by him every season in West Virginia and brought to Greene county. He was genial in manner and a man of strictest integrity, having a host of friends , who will learn with sorrow of his demise. His remains were brought to Waynesburg on Monday evening and taken to the home of his sister, Mrs. S. H. Moss, East Lincoln street, who had tenderly watched at his bedside during his stay ion the hospital. he body was accompanied here by his nephews, John Hudson, of Pittsburg, and Thomas H. Hudson, Esq., of Uniontown. Beside the sister named, two others, Mrs. Imri Taylor, of Whiteley, and Miss Hannah Hudson survive him, also one brother, Thomas Hudson. Deceased was a brother-in-law of Mrs. H. M. Hudson, this place, and an uncle of Rev. W. M. Hudson, of Clarksburg, W. Va. The funeral services were held from the home of Mrs. Moss, Wednesday at 2 p.m., conducted by Rev. J. C. Mead, D.D., and Rev. A. W. Robertson. Interment in Green Mount cemetery

November 21, 1907


Lindsey Lemley

Lindsey Lemley, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Lemley, of Franklin township, died Friday evening, Nov. 27, aged 3 years, after only a few hours illness of membranous croup. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon and interment made in Claughton Chapel Cemetery.

December 5, 1907


Child's Narrow Escape from Death.

A little three year old son of M. L. Morris, familiarly known as "Chink," of Rogersville, narrowly escaped being burned to death on Saturday morning. The little fellow was playing in a room alone, while his mother was doing work in the kitchen. She was not aware that anything had happened until he appeared in the kitchen door with his clothing ablaze. She caught the child up in her arms and smothered out the flames with her hands. IN doing so her hands were badly burned.

Dr. Adamson was summoned and dressed the burns of both. The child it is thought will recover though undoubtedly it was a narrow escape.

December 26, 1907


Headlee-Headlee

Married, Dec. 21, by S. K. Strosnider, Esq., Mr. Rufus B. Headlee, of Mt. Morris, and Miss Osie P. Headlee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Headlee, of Brock's.

January 2, 1908


Thomas H. Hudson, Esq., of Uniontown, who retires from the office of District Attorney of Fayette county, January sixth, made an excellent official during his term of three years. He has done much toward restraining the lawless element in Fayette county and enforcing proper Sabbath observance. His efforts were fearless and impartial, in this regard, applying to the wealthy merchant the same as to others. He has had a number of murder trials and a large amount of other criminal business. His successor in office is Davis W. Henderson, Esq., who has been Assistant District Attorney. Both officials are alumni of Waynesburg College, the latter having been graduated in tha class of '97 and both have many warm friends here.

January 2, 1908


Peter Chalfant

Peter Chalfant, of Wayne township, died at his old home, near Pentress, W. Va., January 17, 1908, aged 84 years, of congestion of the lungs. He had been a consistent member of the Olive M. E. church for sixty years. He is survived by one brother, John Chalfant, of Fairmont, W. Va., and also two daughters and one son, Mrs. John E. Price, of Morgantown, W. Va.; Mrs. Harvey Barnes, of Fairmont, W. Va., and Solomon E. Chalfant, of near Blacksville, W. Va.; with whom he made his home. The funeral was held on Sunday at 11 a.m., services being conducted by his pastor, Rev. D. F. Carder, Interment in Mt. Morris cemetery.

January 30, 1908


George W. Headley, of Morgan township, who has held the office of road supervisor for two years has resigned the office on account of ill health. Mr. Headley suffered a stroke of paralysis a few weeks ago from which he has never fully recovered.

February 20, 1908


The remains of W. H. Baily, who died at his home in Minneapolis, Minn., on Feb. 11, arrived at Uniontown, Pa., last Wednesday for burial, accompanied by H. P. Baily, son of the deceased. The remains were taken to Oak Grove cemetery, where after a brief funeral service by Rev. J. D. Gold, they were laid to rest. Mr. Baily is survived by three children, the son mentioned and two daughters, one residing at Minneapolis and the other at Des Moines. Deceased was a brother of the late Ellis B. Baily, of Cumberland township, and leaves one sister surviving, Mrs. Ruth A. Lynn, of Ashley, Dakota, who at one time resided on the Hamilton farm in Cumberland township, now occupied by Marion Haines. The funeral of Mr. Baily was attended by his nephew, R. L. Baily, of Carmichaels.

February 27, 1908


J. B. Fordyce, of Amos, W. Va., recently purchased the Milton Spragg farm, containing 172 acres, loacted in Richhill township, for a consideraton of $70 per acre, coal reserved.

March 12, 1908


Mrs. T. J. Huffman

Mrs. Caroline Huffman, wife of T. J. Huffman, deceased, of Center township, died at the home of her brother, Cephas Hathaway, of West Amity, Wednesday, March 11, aged 72 years, of pneumonia. Mrs. Huffman had gone to West Amity only a few days previous on account of the serious illness of her sister, Miss Maria Hathaway, who died shortly after her sister reached her bedside, of pneumonia. Another sister is also seriously ill with the same disease. Mrs. Huffman was a member of the Christian church and was an excellent woman. She is survived by the following children: Daniel Huffman, of Center township, with whom the deceased made her home; Robert and Joseph, of Rogersville; Jacob, of Oak Forest; Mrs. Elizabeth Gamber and Mrs. Dora Engle, of Washington, Pa., and Mrs. Belle Crouse, of Rogersville. Two brothers, Cephas and Elias Hathaway, of West Amity, and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Anderson, of Rogersville, and Miss Elizabeth Hathaway, of West Amity, also survive. The remains were brought to the home of her son, Daniel Huffman, Wednesday evening, and the funeral services were held on Thursday at 1 p.m. Interment in Oak Forest cemetery.

March 19, 1908


Headley-Patterson

At the home of the officiating minister, Rev. Jacob Ruble, of Harvey's, Pa., Thursday, March 19, Mr. J. H. Headley, of West Finley, R. D. and Miss Alma S. Patterson, of Harvey's were united in marriage. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Patterson, deceased, and is an estimable young woman. The groom is an excellent young man and highly esteemed.

March 26, 1908


Mrs. Eliza Patterson, wife of Frank Patterson, of East Waynesburg, died Friday morning, March 20, aged 49 years, of a complication of diseases. Mrs. Patterson was a daughter of Jacob and Lucy Whitlatch, deceased and was an excellent woman. She was a member of the Valley Chapel M. E. church at Brock. Besides her husband she is survived by ten children as follows: Ross, David and Harvey, of Brock; Enlo, of Pittsburg; Norman, of Waynesburg; Arthur, Charles, Donald, Ada and Alif, at home. The funeral services were held on Sunday at 11 a.m., conducted by Rev. F. M. Cain. Interment in Green Mount cemetery.

March 26, 1908


George Fordyce

George Fordyce died at his home on Morgan street, Tuesday morning, March 31, at 3 o'clock, aged 48 years, of Bright disease. Mr. Fordyce was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fordyce, deceased, of Whiteley township, and has resided in Waynesburg for a number of years. For the past two years he had been proprietor of the Lantz hotel, South Morgan street, and was highly esteemed. He was a member of the Methodust Protestant church and also a member of the Odd Fellows fraternity. Besides his wife he is survived by one son, Jesse Fordyce, at home, and one daughter, Mrs. Irvin Ridgeway, of Waynesburg. The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. F. Dimit.

April 2, 1908


In Memory of Miss Nannie Fox

Miss Nannie Fox was the daughter of John and Dorothy Haines Fox. She was born Feb. 19, 1873, and died May 1, 1908. An aged mother, six brothers and three sisters survive, namely: Eli, Taylor and William, of Kirby, Luther, of Morgantown, W. Va., Christopher, of Morrisville, and Daily, of Pittsburg; Mrs. J. L. Walters, of Brock's P. O., Mrs. W. S. Vandruff and Mrs. George Patterson, of East Waynesburg. Miss Nannie, for eighteen yeasr had been in ill health. Seventeen years of this time were spent in the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Patterson, who were very kind and devoted, doing everything in their power to minister to her comfort and happiness. It was from this home that the immortal spirit to its flight to the realms of the blest. When but a small girl she became a christian and united with the Methodist church. She was always interested in the work, and cheerfully rendered every service for the cause that was so dear to her heart. During the last year of her life, whe affliction and suffering prevented her from attending the church services, she was so often heard to speak about the work, and to express the desire that she might get strength again to work for the Master. But through all her suffering she was cheerful and patient and even seemed more concerned about the feelings of others than she did about her own affliction. Christ was indeed precious to her. When the end was drawing near, she would talk of death as one would talk of taking a visit. There was not a cloud; not a fear. It was going home. The beginning of an endless life, free from the limitations of the body; going where the Lord would be her everlasting light and where days of mourning would be ended. Thus without a fear, she passed out of the earthly house into the house not made with hands, Eternal, in the Heavens. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; yes, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them." Funeral services were held a the home in East Waynesburg, on Saturday evening, conducted by Rev. J. F. Dimit, and Dr. Hudson, president of the college. Services were also held Sunday afternoon in Claughton Chapel, and the body laid to rest in the Chapel cemetery. The aged mother and surviving brothers and sisters have the sympathy and prayers of the community.

May 7, 1908


Lindsey Stephens, Esq., a prominent and wealthy citizen of Waynesburg, died at his home on East Main street Friday evening, May 22 at 7 o'clock. Eleven days previous he was stricken with paralysis, which resulted fatally. Mr. stephens was born in Greene township, this county, June 23, 1836, being a son of Barzilla Stephens, deceased. He spent most of his life in Whiteley township, where he was a large land owner and carried on farming and stock-raising extensively. He was a man known for reliability in all business transactions and for excellent judgement. By wisdom of investments, he was at the time of his death the owner of nearly one thousand acres of coal. For nearly fifty years he had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Newtown and was a kiberal supporter of that church and of other churches. He was also a member of the Masonic order. In 1861 he was united in marriege to Miss Margaret Fordyce, whose death occurred in 1863, leaving on daughter surviving, who has since died. On Februry 23, 1865, Mr. Stephens was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth J. Hatfield, who now survives her husband. Of their seven children only three are living at present, these being John, James and Harry Stephens of near Kirby. Funeral services were conducted at the home on Saturday at 2 p.m., by the Rev. J. B. Taylor, pastor of the M. E. Church. On Sabbath afternoon, the remains were taken to Fairall Church, where a sermon was delivered by Rev. Taylor, being assisted in the services by Rev. Cain. The interment was in Fairall cemetery. The sympathy of our community is extended to the bereaved family.

May 28, 1908


Mrs. A. J. Huffman

Mrs. Belle Huffman, wife of A. J. Huffman, died at their home, on West Lincoln street, Saturday morning, June 6, aged 30 years, of dropsy of the heart. Mrs. Huffman was a member of the Harvey's Baptist church. Besides her husband she is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Thomas Burnfield, Mrs. Edward Bennett, of Des Moines, Iowa; Mrs. William Elliot, Mrs. William Ewing, of Burnsville; Mrs. Howard Kelso, Mrs. Bert Cooper, of Washington; John Burnfield, of Bristoria; Ellsworth Burnfield, of Simpson's Store; Mrs. James Dunlap, of Bridgeville; Mrs. William Hoge, Mrs Ernest Hull and Mrs. Hiram Garber, of Waynesburg. The funeral services were held on Monday, conducted by Rev. F. A. Bright. Interment in Oakmont cemetery.

June 11, 1908


The last number of college lecture course, given Thursday evening, was much enjoyed by the large audience present. Prof. S. Frank Stockdale is a reader of much ability and pleasing, attractive manner. His rendition of the two selections from "Dr. Luke of Labrador" were admirably given, as was also the "Road of Yesterday," a clever and original arrangement of choice selections from the best authors. The readings were interspresed with splendid music. Miss Luta Grimes, vocalist, whose clear soprano voice always charms her hearers, received the highest praise for the excellent manner in which she rendered her selections. Carl M. Blose, violinist and Miss Ethel Blose, pianiste, formerly of Waynesburg, are musicians are [sic] rare talent and were enthusiastically received. The lecture course was a success throughout.

June 18, 1908


Charles G. Headley, of this place, and George F. Drury, of Washington, Pa., recently drilled in their well No. 7 on the Simmons farm, near Spencer, W. Va., which is making at present 80 barrels of oil a day. They have six other good wells on the same farm.

June 25, 1908


Mrs. James Crago

Mrs. Eunice Crago, widow of James Crago, deceased, died at her home, near Rices Landing, Monday morning, June 22, aged 87 years. Mrs. Crago was a lifelong member of the Hewitt Presbyterian church and was most highly esteemed. She is survived by the following children: John C., of Masontown; George and Mrs. William Grooms, of Rices Landing; Mrs. Ellsworth Weaver, of Khedive and Miss Mragaret Crago, at home. The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 o'clock p.m., conducted by Rev. A. T. Carr. Interment in Hewitt's cemetery.

June 25, 1908


W. H. Moore and his step-son, Samuel Bayard, of Holbrook, were among our visitors yeaterday. While watering their team at the trough on the hill, at the west end of town, the bridle had been removed from one of the horses, to allow it to drink, when they became frightened and ran away. The team was caught near Scott's wool-house, fortunately, before any damage had been done.

June 25, 1908


A Double Wedding

On Thursday, June 25, a double wedding was solemnized at the home of Thomas W. Sayers, Cumberland street, his daughter, Miss Grace Sayers being united in marriage to Mr. Walter C. Montgomery and her sister, Mrs. Lucy Sayers being united in marriage to Mr. Harry F. Baily. The ceremony took place at 12:30 p.m., and was performed by the Rev. Dr. C. E. Horne, of Chicago, Ill., brother-in-law of the brides. Only immediate relatives were present, the wedding march being rendered by Miss Edna Baily. A wedding dinner was served and both couples left on the 3 p.m. train, Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery going to Canada and Mr. and Mrs. Baily to New York and other eastern cities. The brides are most estimable young ladies and are popular among a large number of friends here. Both are graduates of Waynesburg College and both were formerly teachers in the College. Mr. Montgomery and Mrs. Baily are among our best and successful young men and are also alumni of the College. Mr. Montgomery is a young attorney who is gaining a good practice and Mr. Baily is a member of the well known real estate firm of Randolph & Baily. Upon their return they will reside in Waynesburg. The Republican joins their many friends in extending congratulations and good wishes.

July 2, 1908


Rinehart-Moredock

A pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Moredock, of Fordyce, Pa., on Tuesday, June 30, when their daughter, Miss Blanche Moredock was unite din marriage with Mr. Jacob A. Rinehart, of Waynesburg. The ceremony was performed at high noon by the Rev. J. F. Dimit, pastor of the Waynesburg M. P. church, in the presence of only the immediate relatives. Following the ceremony a sumptuous wedding dinner was served. The bride is an estimable young lady and the groom is a well known merchant, of this place, and a member of the city council. Mr. and Mrs. Rinehart left on the afternoon train, at Rice's Landing, for Niagara Falls, Buffalo and Toronto, Canada, where they will spend their honeymoon.

July 2, 1908


Clara Hoskinson, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Hoskinson, met with a painful accident, Monday evening. While playing with some other children in the new Blair building, on West Main street, she stepped on a loose board and fell into the basement, a distance of eight feet, sustaining a severe gash on the back of her head and the bone in her nose was fractured. Dr. T. L. Blair dressed her injuries and the little patient is doing as well as could be expected.

July 23, 1908


M'Neely-Haines

Mr. Charles L. McNeely, of Washington, and Miss Rosa E. Haines, of East Waynesburg, were united in marriage, Saturday, August 1, at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. J. F. Dimit, pastor of the M. P. church. The bride is a daughter of M. and Mrs. Lindsey Haines, of East Waynesburg, and is an estimable young woman. Mr. and Mrs. McNeely left on the 3 o'clock train for a short wedding trip. Upon their return they will reside in Washington.

August 6, 1908


Simeon S. Crago

Simeon S. Crago died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Laura Kelley, of Carmichaels, Thursday, September 10, aged 58 years, of typhoid fever. Mr. Crago was a member of the Presbyterian church and was highly respected. He was never married. Four sisters and a brother survive: Mrs. Kelley, with whom he made his home; Mrs. C. W. Barkman, of Waynesburg; Mrs. Philip Hoskinson, of New Freeport; Mrs. Anna Worthington, of Washington, and Wesley N. Crago, of Carmichaels. The funeral services were held on Saturday, conducted by Rev. T. B. Kerr. Interment in Laurel Point cemetery.

September 17, 1908


John-Headley

At the home of the bride's parents, M. and Mrs. D. L. Headley, of Second avenue, Thursday evening, September 24, at 6 o'clock, was solemnized the marriage of their daughter, Miss Eva D. Headley and Mr. F. W. John, of Kirby. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. M. Hudson, D. D., president of Waynesburg college, in the presence of about forty guests. Miss Carrie John, sister of the groom, was maid of honor and Mrs. Floyd Headley, brother of the bride, acted as best man. The bride is a popular and highly esteemed young lady, and the groom is the deputy clerk of courts. Mr. and Mrs. john were given a reception in the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. John, of Kirby, on Sunday.

October 1, 1908


Horace Fordyce was arrested here Tuesday and taken to Washington on a charge of selling intoxicating liquors without a license. The offense is alleged to have been committed at the recent Sandy Plains fair. Charles Cage, of this place, was arrested at that time and placed uner bond, at Washington, to await trial at court for a similar offense. It is claimed that Cage and Fordyce were operating together in the sale of the ardent.

October 15, 1908


Horace G. Fordyce, of this place, who was arrested a few weeks ago on a charge of selling liquor at the Sandy Plains fair, was sentenced on Monday, in the Washington county courts, to pay cost, of prosecution, a fine of $500 and undergo imprisonment in the county jail three months, with labor. A similar charge has been made against Charles Cage, also of Waynesburg, whose case has not yet been disposed of.

October 29, 1908


Hazel French, the two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanton French, of West Waynesburg, died Saturday morning from the effects of eating poke root. The other three children of the family were also badly poisoned in the same way but will recover. On Friday the French children together with some neighbor children were playing near their home in West Waynesburg. The children had beuilt a playhouse and were playing at cooking. Poke roots were dug by them to be used for horse radish. The children ate of the roots and they were all for a time in a serious condition. Physicians were summoned and all were relieved except little Hazel French, who died in terrible agony. The funeral services were held Sunday at 1:30 conducted by the Rev. F. A. Bright, pastor of the Waynesburg Christian church.

October 29, 1908


Zimmers-Mariner

Married by the Rev. J. C. McMinn, at his residence, Jefferson, Pa., Nov. 4, Mr. Walter Zimmers and Miss Elizabeth Mariner, both of Carmichaels. The groom, who is an industrious young farmer, is a son of David Zimmers, and his youthful and estimable bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mariner, of Pine Bank. A large circle of friends extended best wishes to the deserving couple.

November 12, 1908


Charley Cage Sent to Workhouse

Sentenced to 3 Months Imprisonment and to Pay $500 Fine for Illegal Liquor Selling.

The trial of Charles Cage, of this place, upon the charge of selling intoxicating liquors illegally, was called up at Washington, last Thursday morning.

Cage had attended the Sandy Plains fair, in 1907 and 1908, and on both occasions is alleged to have engaged freely in the traffic of string drink.

At the last fair and officer attempted to arrest him, but Cage whipped up his team and got away, several shots being fired after him. An employe of Mr. Cage's, Homer Fordyce, was arrested, however, and taken to the Washington jail, where he is now serving a sentence, and later Cage was taken into custody and gave bail for his appearance at court. Fordyce plead guilty to the charge of selling intoxicants illegally and was sentenced to three months in jail.

Only three witnesses had testified in the Cage trial, when the defendant concluded that enough evidence had been produced against him and he decided to change his plea of "not guilty" to one of "guilty." This conclusion was announced by his attorney and the trial came to a close.

A number of witnesses had been subpoenaed by the commonwealth from Waynesburg, among them being District Attorney H. C. Staggers and Clerk of the Courts C. K. Spragg, who were instructed to bring copies of the court records from Greene County, showing how many times and for what offenses Cage had been indicted here. It is claimed that the records show he has been in the courts nineteen times, upon various charges, but has generally escaped punishment.

Cage was allowed to spend Thursday night, at his home here, before sentence was pronounced. On Friday he was sentenecd by Judge McIlvaine to pay costs of prosecution, $500 fine and to undergo three month's imprisonment in the Allegheny county workhouse. Cage's attorney asked that a jail sentence be imposed, but the court declined to do this. The Washington Record says, "Cage broke down and cried bitterly when sentence was pronounced."

When taken to the jail Cage indulged in another flood of tears. After regaining his composure he called up his wife in Waynesburg by telephone and asked her, "Will you have enough to live on for three months?"

On receiving the answer he imparted the information, "I have been given three months; I expected at least a year."

November 19, 1908


Rice-Phillips

At the home of the bride's parents, near New Freeport, Pa., on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at noon, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. John L. Rice and Miss Mary I. Phillips, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. K. Phillips. The ceremony was performed by the bride's brother, T. G. Phillips, Esq., in the presence of a number of friends and relatives of the young couple, after which a sumptuous wedding dinner was served. The happy couple were the recipients of many handsome presents. Mr. and Mrs. Rice left in the afternoon by way of Waynesburg for a wedding trip to Niagara Falls. On their return they will reside on their farm between New Freeport and Jollytown, Pa.

November 26, 1908


Mrs. Gilman Hickman

Mrs. Phoebe Clovis Hickman, wife of Gilman Hickman, died at their home, on East street, Saturday evening, November 28, at 6:30 o'clock, of a stroke of apoplexy. Mrs. Hickman was in her 87th year and her death comes as a great shock to her aged husband, who is 92 years of age and is prostrated by his grief. At the aged of 13 years she united with the Methodist Episcopal church and lived a consistent christian life, and was always an earnest worker in the church. Besides her husband she is survived by the following children: Mrs. Arthur Shriver, of Washington; Mrs. Emaline Spicer, of Kirby; L. M. Hickman, of Oak Forest, and Frank and John Hickman, at home. The funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. L. S. Wilkinson, pastor of the Waynesburg M. E. church. Interment was made in Green Mount cemetery.

December 3, 1908


John Stockdale

John Stockdale, a prominent citizen, died at his home, near Pine Bank, Saturday morning, December 3, aged 55 years. His death was due to a complication of diseases. Mr. Stockdale was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and always took an active interest in church work. Besides his wife he is survived by four children, Mrs. Fank Keiger, of Nettle Hill, Rex, Hallie and Earl, at home. The funeral services were held on Sunday, conducted by Stephen White. Interment in Pine Bank cemetery.

December 17, 1908


Death of Oldest Woman in Greene County.

Mrs. Elizabeth Mariner, of Near Jolleytown, Passes Away In Her 98th Year.

Mrs. Elizabeth Mariner, the oldest woman resident of Greene county, died at the home of her son, William Mariner, in Gilmore township, Jan. 19, 1909.

Mrs. Mariner was born near Jolleytown, Aug 2, 1811, bring a daughter of George and Mahala Argo Hennen, who were early settlers of the Upper Dunkard valley.

January 31, 1830, she was married to Dr. James Mariner, who died in 1884. To them were born thirteen children, eight of whom are still surviving: Stephen, of Conway, W. Va., Van Buren, of Mt. Morris, Jeremiah, of Wise, W. Va., William and John, of Gilmore township, Mrs. Frank Taylor and Mrs. Henry Taylor, of Wadestown, W. Va., and Mrs. Mathias Gilbert, of Washington Pa.

Her funeral was held last Thursday, services being conducted by Rev. S. S. White. Interment in Mt. Tabor cemetery.

The above picture was taken of Mrs. Mariner on her birthday anniversary, in 1907. At that time she was quite active and retained her mental faculties perfectly.

January 28, 1909


Harvey Zimmerman, Esq., Nominiated for Burgess.

Winter Primary in Waynesburg Resulted in Several Warm Contests.

The winter primary, here, on last Saturday, developed several strenuous contests and there was evidently a resort to methods that were not creditable on the part of a few candidates and their friends. The law-abiding citizens of the town, however, stood together as opposed to such methods.

Attorney Harvey Zimmerman received the nomination for burgess upon both the Republican and Democratic tickets, having a majority of 18 over G. E. Minor upon the Republican and 78 upon the Democratic ticket, giving Mr. Zimmerman a total majority of 96. As he had already been nominated upon the Citizen's ticket, this means that he will be the next burgess of Waynesburg.

For justice of the peace Samuel Montgomery, Esq., received the nomination upon both tickets. For tax collector, Corbly Fordyce is the Republican nominee and William Shultz is the Democratic candidate. Prof. G. F. Martin is the nominee for auditor, 3 years, and John L. Wood, Esq., 1 year.

North Ward, John Church is the Republican nominee for council and H. J. Ross, Esq., the Democratic; Walter R. Hawkins is the Republican nominee for school director and L. M. Waddell, the Democratic. South Ward, Oscar Highes is the Repbulican nominee for council and J. J. McCormick the Democratic; for school director, Dr. J. A. Knox is the nominee upon all the tickets.

January 28, 1909


Cephas Shriver

Cephas Shriver, son of Jacob L. Shriver, of Brave, this county, died at his home Monday, February 1, aged 21 years, of pneumonia. For the past year he had been employed as a rig builder and was a bright, industrious young man. The funeral was held on Tuesday. Interment in the Mt. Zion cemetery at Bluff.

February 4, 1909


George W. Headley

George W. Headley, a prominent farmer of Morgan township, died Thursday, February 4, aged 58 years. His death was due to paralysis. About five years ago, Mr Healdey was injured in a runaway accident, from which he never fully recovered. Mr. Headley was a son of Jesse Headley, deceased, of near Mt. Morris. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and always took and active part in all church work. For the past three years he had served the township as road supervisor. He had also held the office of township auditor. Besides his wife, he is survived by the following children: Mrs. Abraham Brewer, of Whiteley; Harmon Headley and Mrs. A. M. Yoders, of Castile, and Myra, Edna and Carrie, at home. The funeral services were held on Saturday at 10 o'clock, consucted by the Rev. J. C. McMinn. Interment in the Jefferson cemetery.

February 11, 1909


Samuel Lemley

Samuel Lemley, Esq., an aged and highly respected citisen, died at his home, near Mt. Morris, Saturday morning, February 6, aged 82 years, after and illness of several months. He is survived by his wife and two sons, Oliver, of Pentress, W. Va., and Hacob, at home. The funeral services were held Monday at 10 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. William Hart, of Morgantown, W. Va. Interment in Cedar Grove cemetery, at Mt. Morris.

February 11, 1909


Abijah Rose

Abijah Rose, a well known and highly respected citizen, died at his home near Clarksville, Monday evening, February 8, aged 67 years. His death was due to a general break down of health. Mr. Rose was a son of the late David Rose, and was born and reared on the farm on which he died. He was a prominent farmer and stock raiser and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. Besides his wife, Mrs. Rebecca Willard Rose, he is survived by four sons, Prof. Frank L. Rose, principal of the West Homestead, Pa., schools; Prof. O. E. Rose, principal of the schools at Donora; C. C. Rose, Esq., of Morgantown, W. Va., and Jesse Rose, of Sycamore, this county. The following sisters also survive: Mrs. Demas Horn, of Zollarsville; Mrs. George Porter, of Ohio; Mrs. Degood, of Michigan; Mrs. Sarah Gardner, of Kansas, and Mrs. Margaret Degood, of Iowa. The funeral services were held on Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. John C. McMinn. Interment in the Lutheran cemetery at Zollarsville.

February 11, 1909


J. Harvey Zimmerman, Esq., Elected Burgess of Waynesburg.

Warm Contests for Council and Other Offices.

The election passed off quietly in Waynesburg. The only contests were for tax collector, borough council and school director.

Attorney J. Harvey Zimmerman was elected burgess, being the nominee upon all the tickets, and receiving 658 votes.

February 18, 1909


Death of Hugh Beeler

Well Known Waynesburg Veteran Suddenly Passes Away.

Hugh Beeler, more familiarly known as "Battle" Beeler, a well known resident of Waynesburg, was found dead Tuesday forenoon. He lived in a house adjoining the residence of his nephew, Henry Beeler, South Morris street. Not having been seen since the evening previous, and there being no response to knocking at the door, which was found to be locked, and entrance was made through a window and his lifeless body was found lying upon a couch. The cause of his death was believed to have been heart failure. There was a hot gas fire burning in the house, at the time, and had it not been for the timely entrance it is feared the building might soon have been in flames.

He was in his 74th year and had served in the Union army in Co. I, Eighth Penna. Reserves, enlisting first under Capt. Bailey and at the end of that period re-enlisting under Capt. Kent. He was known as an excellent soldier. He had never married and leaves one brother, Henry, of Michigan. He was a brother of the late Joshua Beeler and of Mrs. John Gamber, Deceased, this place. Henry Beeler, of Waynesburg, and Alonzo Beeler, of Morrisville, were nephews, and Mrs. Jonathan Flowers and Miss Kate Gamber are nieces of the deceased. The funeral will be hald from the home of Miss Gamber, West Greene street, today at 2 p.m.

February 25, 1909


William H. Murdock

William H. Murdock, one of Greene conty's aged and most highly esteemed citizens, died at his home at Fordyce, Friday, Feb. 26, of infirmities incident to old age. Deceased was 88 years of age. He had been almost a life-long member of the Methodist Protestant church and was a man of sterling qualities, who will be greatly missed in that community. In politics he was a staunch adherent of Republican principals. The following children survive him: Mr. C. C. Conway, of Whiteley; Mrs. W. T. Spragg, of Spraggs; Mrs. Sarag Fordyce, John G. and George Murdock. The funeral was held on Sabbath at 1:30 p.m. A more extended notice will appear in the next issue of the Republican.

March 4, 1909


Now Burgess Zimmerman

New Official Enters Upon His Duties - Council Organizes.

J. H. Zimmerman, Esq., Waynesburg's new burgess, was sworn into office and entered upon his duties on Monday, Burgess D. L. Sayers retiring. On Monday evening the council met and organized, the two new members, H. J. Ross, Esq., and Oscar Hughes entering that body to fill the places of James L. Iams and George Silveus, retired. The council organized by electing George D. Huffman president, W. H. Sutton, secretary, J. L. Fulton borough treasurer and J. E. Debolt, Esq., soliciter. T. B. Dinsmore was elected borough engineer and John W. Shaffer street commissioner.

March 4, 1909


William H. Murdock

Memorial Upon Long and Useful Life of Well Known Citizen

William Hopkins Murdock was born at Fordyce, Pa., December 10, 1820 and died February 26, 1909. In 1842 he married Miss Nancy Gillett, who died Dec. 5, 1906. From this union were born nine children, four of whom are deceased; also twenty grandchildren, seven of whom are dead, and twenty-three great grandchildren two of whom are dead.

On Jan. 20, 1892, he and his estimable wife celebrated their golden wedding anniversary and all the children and a large company of other relatives and friends were present.

Soon after his marriage his wife, who had about two years before accepted Christ, pursuaded him to unite with the church and from that time these two lived conscientiuos christian lives. It is peculiar to note that while his wife joined the church a little more than two years before him yet he outlived her enough time that they both had served their Master an equal number of years.

Though the writer has known this noble character for only a little over two years, their close association has given him a broad view of this man's exemplary christian life and much can be conscientiously said of his piety and honest christian spirit.

As a husband he was kind and labored arduously that his wife and family should lack no necessity and his home be well provided for.

Besides his own large familyhe fostered two orphans and several grandchildren and rejoiced in the success of each or was sadened by their sorrows.

Few men live to his great age and enjoy to almost the last such health and strength. Although at different times he suffered physical disabilities which would have broken down a less robust constitution, he would rally and soon be active again. At one time he fell and broke his hip, at another he suffered from several broken tibs and again from a badly sprained shoulder and several minor accidents but so active was he that during the last summer he was in the hay field some and this faill husked corn because he enjoyed work. His life has been one of the most active in this community. Only two weeks before he died was he bedfast and it seemed to those about him that his body could hardly be overcome, but it finally was and his soul released to speed homeward to heaven.

Greene county has lost one of her foremost citizens who always stood for honesty and uprightness. He was in politics a staunch Republican and served his party several times in his own township and county and filled the offices ably and acceptably. It is a note worthy fact that his desire always to be on the side of right was shown in the election last November. He said he might never have the chance to vote again and he believed the true christian should vote for prohibition and so he did.

He was a firm believer in the doctries and polity of his church and ably defended and worked for them. He gave exemplary loyalty and confidence to each pastor and felt that Biblical doctrine and guidance should come from him. The writer has spent many enjoyable hours in conversation with him upon the scriptures and scriptural incidents. Church and pastoral support was loyally given and his home has been the stopping place for the pastors of this circuit for many years. For some years his deafness prevented him from hearing a word of the service buthe faithfully attended church for he so often said he wanted to do his duty to the church.\

In his later days he read the scriptures daily and meditated upon their contents. His favorite chapter was the 51st Psalm, which was read to the burial service.

Deeper than his faithfulness, more loving than his worship was his heart ever anxious about the good of the church and the welfare of some of his neighbors' souls.

The best that can be said of him is that his example was wonderfully and nobly christian.

O. W. B.

March 11, 1909


Fordyce-Sellers

Mr. Jesse L. Fordyce and Miss Pearl Sellers, both of Waynesburg, were united in marriage at the Clerk of the Court's office, Saturday morning, March 20, by Deputy Clerk Ray Headley. Mr. and Mrs. Fordyce left on the 6:25 train for a short wedding trip. Upon their return they will reside in Waynesurg.

March 25, 1909


Joseph Conklin

Joseph Conklin died at his home, near Brocks, this county, Saturday evening, March 20, aged 55 yers, after several weeks illness from stomach trouble. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and was highly respected. He is survived by his wife and four children Two brothers and two sisters also survive, Henry Conklin, of Ohio; Ananias Conklin and Misses Cassie and Lucinda Conklin, of Clarksburg, W. Va. The funeral was held on Monday. INterment in Claughton chapel cemetery.

March 25, 1909


Burgess Zimmerman and Policemen Cleavenger and Gladden are doing their duty in the arrest and punishment of disorderlies, who after consuming some of the "Brewery product" stand around on the streets using vile language and make it generally unpleasant for decent people.

March 25, 1909


Mrs. James B. Murdock

Mrs. Arabelle Murdock, wife of James B. Murdock, died at their home, near Fordyce, this county, Friday evening, March 26, aged 47 years. Mrs. Murdock had been an invalid for the past ten years. She was of gentle disposition and was loved by all who knew her. SHe was a member of the Methodist Protestant church and always took much interest in all church and Sunday School work. Besides her husband she is survived by an adopted daughter, Marion Murdock and the following brothers and sisters: Vincent and Henry Fordyce, Mrs. John Morris, Mrs. Joseph Murdock, Misses Florence and Ella Fordyce, all of Fordyce, and Mrs. Margaret Lucas, of Texas. The funeral was held on Sunday at 1 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. O. W. Bolton, of Fordyce, assisted by the Rev. T. T. Conway, of Fairmont, W. Va. Interment in the Murdock burying ground.

April 1, 1909


Taylor-Sproat

Married by Rev. John C. McMinn, at his residence on Pine street, Jefferson, Pa., March 30, 1900 [sic], William L. Taylor and Miss Lizzie Sproat, both of Lippincotts, Greene county, Pa. A wedding march was played previous to the ceremony. The bride is the excellent daughter of Jacob Sproat. The groom is a son of Levi Taylor and is one of Greene county's industrious and respected young men, having for several years had charge of the instruction of the children at the children's home. They left on the "Adam Jacobs" for Pittsburg where they will spend a few days. On their return they will go to housekeeping near Jefferson. Many friends wish them a happy journey through life.

April 8, 1909


Milliken-Pethtel

Mr. H. E. Milliken, of Delphene, and Miss Goldie Pethtel, of Nettle Hill, were united in marriage, Saturday, April 3, at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. L. S. Wilkinson, pastor of the Waynesburg M. E. church. Mr. and Mrs. Milliken left on the 3 o'clock train for a short wedding trip, upon their return they will reside in Delphene.

April 8, 1909


David Patterson

David Patterson died at his home, near Brock, this county, Sunday afternoon, April 11, aged 30 years, of tuberculosis. Mr. Patterson was a son of Frank Patterson, of East Waynesburg, and was highly respected. He is survived by his wife and four children, also seven brothers and two sisters. The funeral services were held on Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. INterment in Valley Chapel cemetery.

April 15, 1909


That Burgess J. Harvey Zimmerman intends enforcing the law in regard to the speed of automobiles within the borough limits is evident, as he had five owners of automobiles brought before him Monday evening, for a hearing. They were fined $2 each and were informed that for the next offense the fine would be much greater.

April 29, 1909


Mrs. Perry Ammons

Mrs. Martha Ammons, widow of Perry Ammons, deceased, died at her home in Franklin township, Thursday, April 29, aged 52 years, of tuberculosis. Mrs. Ammons was a consistent member of the Methodist Protestant church and was highly esteemed by all who knew her. She is survived by three children, Mrs. William Patton, of Waynesburg, and Mrs. Joseph Gordon and Arthur D. Ammons, at home. A brother, Arthur Donley, and a sister, Mrs. Ida Patterson, of Mt. Morris, also survive. The funeral services were held on Saturday at 1 o'clock, conducted by the Revs. O. W. Bolton and J. F. Dimit. Interment in the Muddy Creek cemetery.

May 6, 1909


Mrs. George Crago

Mrs. George Crago died at her home in Rice's Landing, Thursday morning, April 27, aged 60 years, of pneumonia. She was highly esteemed. Besides her husband she is survived by three sons and two daughters , Frank, Albert, John and Effie Crago, at home, and Mrs. Elijah Dukate, of Clarksville. The funeral was held on Saturday at 2 o'clock. Interment in Hewitt's cemetery.

May 6, 1909


Ananias Conklin, a highly respected citizen, died at his home, near Blacksville, W. Va., Thursday, May 27, aged 66 years, of dropsy. He is survived by one son, who resides in West Virginia, also one brother, Henry Conklin, of Ohio, and two sisters, Misses Cassie and Lucinda, of Brocks, this county. The funeral was held on Saturday. Interment in Piles Burying ground.

June 3, 1909


George W. Lemley, Sr.

George W. Lemley, Sr., died at his fome, on South Cumberland street, Monday evening, May 31, aged 64 years, after a lingering illness. Mr. Lemley for several years was engaged in the livery business here, but of late he had devoted his time to heavy hauling. Besides his wife he is survived by one son, George Lemley, Jr., and one daughter, Mrs. Emma Christianson, both of Waynesburg. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. F.A. Bright, and Dr. J. C. Mead. Interment in Green Mount cemetery.

June 3, 1909


On Sabbath afternoon, while Mrs. Melvin B. Patterson and her mother, Mrs. Shriver, were driving in a buggy along West Main street, one of the holding back straps broke, or became unfastened, causing the buggy to push against the horse and the animal ran away. When passing Judge Inghram's residence the buggy collided with a telephone pole and several men ran to the assistance of the ladies, catching the horse and helping them out of the vehicle. The horse had kicked furiously while it was running, Mrs. Patterson being struck near the knee by one of its hoofs, but fortunately she was not seriously injured. The buggy was badly damaged. Both ladies, after remaining for a short time at the Inghram residence were taken to their home on Wayne street in Dr. Harry Scott's automobile, accompanied by the latter and Dr. T. B. Hill.

June 10, 1909


Throckmorton-Crouse

In the Waynesburg Methodist church, Saturday morning, June 12, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Samuel R. Throckmorton and Miss Alice Crouse, both of Rogersville. The ceremony was performed at 10 o'clock by the Rev. L. S. Wilkinson, in the presence of a few friends. Mr. and Mrs. Throckmorton left on the 11:20 train on a wedding trip and upon their return will reside in Uniontown.

June 17, 1909


Lewis Lemley

Lewis Lemley, a prominent farmer of Perry township, died at his home near Mt. Morris, Monday, June 14, aged 65 years, of tuberculosis. Mr. Lemley was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and was highly respected. His wife's death occurred several years ago, and the following children survive. Arthur, of Mt. Morris; Mrs. Smith Bowers, of near Mt. Morris, and Ray, Misses Martha, Sarah and Elva at home. The funeral was held on Wednesday. Interment in the Mt. Morris cemetery.

June 17, 1909


Elias Headley

Elias Headley, a well known and prominent citizen, died at his home in Richhill township, Friday, July 2, aged 87 years, of rheumatism, from which he had been suffering for several months. He was a member of the Methodist Protestant church and was highly respected. He is survived by his wife and four sons, Robert and M. P. Headley, of Waynesburg; Frank, of near Harveys and Gilbert, of Washington, Pa. The funeral was held on Sunday at 10 a.m., conducted by the Rev. W. H. Gladden, of Rogersville. Interment in the Fairview cemetery.

July 8, 1909


Jonathan B. Willison

Jonathan B. Willison, a most highly respected citizen, died at his home in Morrisville, Thursday evening, July 8, aged 72 years, after a few hours illness from heart trouble. Mr. Willison was widely known as an expert blacksmith, he having spent the greater part of his life at the blacksmith trade in Morrisville. He was a man of many sterling qualities, was kind hearted and generous, and most highly esteemed by all who know him. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity. Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. L. F. Milliken, of Rutan. The funeral services were held on Saturday at 2 p.m. and were conducted by the Rev. W. H. Gladden, of Rogersville. The Masonic order attended in a body.

July 15, 1909


Alpheus Mapel

Alpheus Mapel, an old and highly esteemed citizen and veteran of the Civil war, died at his home near Carmichaels, Pa., Tuesday evening, July 20, of tuberculosis. He was born Sept. 7, 1830, and was nearing the end of his 79th year. The greater part of his life was spent near Garards Fort, having removed to his late home about seven years ago. He served three years in the Civil war, in Co. E, 14th Regiment, Penna. Volunteer Cavalry. He united with the Goshen Baptist church in 1869 and for forty years was true and loyal to the church of his choice, living a consistent christian life in his walk and conversation. He was faithful in all the varied relations of life to his family, to his country and to his God, and has gone to receive his reward in a brighter and better world. In politics he was a firm supporter of the principles of the Republican party. He was twice married, his first wife being Miss Martha A. Shaffer, who died August 24, 1867. Of this union there is one son, Clark D. Mapel, who resides at Ceylon, Pa. Deceased was married January 1, 1870, to Miss Maria A. Long, who survives him, together with three children by this marriage, John H., of Carmichaels, Harry E. Mapel and Myrta A. Roberts, of Charleroi. He leaves also, three half-brothers and three half-sisters. Taylor Mapel, of Dunkard; John, of Maloy, Iowa, and Thomas, of Uniontown; Mrs. Margaret Huff, of Pittaburg; Amanda, of New York, and Mrs. Belle Core, of Etna, Pa. Brief funeral services were conducted at his home on Thursday, by Rev. H. G. McCool, pastor of the New Providence church, after which the remains were taken to the Baptist church, at Garards Fort, where a sermon was preached by his pastor, Rev. Burdette, of Morgantown. Interment in Garards Fort cemetery. The pall-bearers were nephews of deceased: Friend, Owen, Jesse and William Minor, Benjamin Mapel, Minor Williamson and Milton Baily. The honorary pall-bearers were army comrades: Eli Titus, James Neil, Otho Core, Houston Kerr, Frank Gwynne, John Evans, Russell Armstrong, Demas Shape and B. B. Evans. The first three were members of the same company with Mr. Mapel in the war.

July 29, 1909


Mr. J. V. Marner

Mrs. Matilda Mariner, wife of J. V. Marner, died at their home in Perry township, Tuesday morning, August 24, at 7 o'clock, aged 73 years. Mrs. Marner had been an invalid from rheumatism for twenty-two years and the greater part of that time she was confined to her room. She was a member of the Shannon Run M. E. church. Besides her husband she is survived by one son, Clerk of the Court W. O. Headlee, of Waynesburg. One brother and two sisters also survive, Joseph Headlee, of Greene township; Mrs. Eliza Hartley and Mrs. Elizabeth Shriver, of Perry township. The funeral was held on Wednesday at 12:30 o'clock.

August 26, 1909


Gordon Wood, son of William Wood, of Franklin township, met with a serious accident on Wednesday evening of last week. He was assisting a force of workmen in repairing a telephone line near the residence of Jacob S. Patterson, in Whiteley township, and he had climbed to the top of an old pole to remove the wire, as the pole was to be replaced by a new one. Upon detaching the wirethe pole broke and he was precipitated into the road, a distance of twenty feet, and the pole fell on top of him. He was rendered unconscious and was carried by his companions to the home of Mr. Patterson and Dr. L. S. McNeely, of Kirby, summoned, who rendered medical attention. He was severely bruised upon the left side of his face and body, his eye, shoulder and knee being the most seriously injured. Fortunately there were no fractured bones or internal injuries, as at first feared. Mr. Wood has been a student of Waynesburg College for the past year or two and we are sorry to learn of his accident.

August 26, 1909


Mrs. Harry Baily, of South Washington street, and her sister, Mrs. Charles E. Horne met with a slight accident on Friday. They were driving near the double bridge, east of town and in making a sharp turn in the road the buggy was upset. Mrs. Horne was considerably bruised but Mrs. Baily escaped uninjured.

September 2, 1909


Professor and Mrs. C. E. Horne will leave this week for Denver, Colo., where the former has been elected to the chair of mathematics in Westminster College. Professor Horne is a graduate of Waynesburg College and also the Chicago University. He spent one year in special study in Germany, and is well fitted for the position.

September 2, 1909


Born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Montgomery, Saturday morning, September 4, a daughter.

September 9, 1909


Mrs. William Huffman

(From our Ninevah Correspondent)

Mrs. Margaret Stewart Huffman, wife of William Huffman, died at their home, near Time, this county, at 3 o'clock on Saturday afternoon, September 4, after a lingering illness, of a complication of diseases. Mrs. Huffman was aged 77 years, 9 months and 3 days. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stewart, of Oak Forest and was born February 6, 1832. She wa sunited in marriage with William Huffman, of Oak Forest, Oct. 11, 1849. She had been in failing health for several years and had been seriously ill for several months and her death was not unexpected. She had been a faithful member of the Union Valley M. P. church for many years and was loved and respected by all her friends and acquaintances. Mrs. Huffman was a patient sufferer and bore her afflication with christian fortitude, knowing that "our light afflication, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory." Besides her aged companion she is survived by eight daughters and two sons: Mrs. Kate Breese, Mrs. Jane Porter, Mrs. Sidney Wise and Mrs. minnie Ealy, of Time; Mrs. Belle Jenkins of Pittsburg; Misses Ada, Flora and Ella Huffman, at home; Joseph Huffman, of Ninevah, and Richard Huffman, of Time. One son, William Huffman, died December 20, 1895. She also leaves four sisters: Mrs. Maria Brown, Mrs. Ellen Ullom and Miss Mary Stewart, all of Monroe county, Ohio, and Mrs. Sidney Stewart Huffman, of Oak Forest. The funeral services were held in the Union Valley M. P. church at 2 o'clock on Monday afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. A. Rush. The interment was made in the Union Valley cemetery.

September 9, 1909


Mrs. Catherine Conklin

Mrs. Catherine Conklin, one of the oldest residents of Morris township, Washington county, died at the home of her son, William Conklin, of near Sparta, Monday evening, September 6, aged 91 years, after a short illness. Mrs. Conklin, whose maiden name was Catherine Ross, was born and reared in this county and was united in marriage with William Conklin on March 2, 1838, who died in 1880. She was a member of the Mt. Zion Methodist Episcopal church and always took a great interest in all church work. Despite the fact that Mrs. Conklin was nearing the century mark she was active and spent a great part of her time in drivng and reading. She retained all her faculties until the last and before her death made all arrangements for her funeral and the disposition of her business affairs. She was most highly esteemed by all her many friends. Five children survive: Mrs. Phoebe J. Meek, of Ruffs Creek; Mrs. Ophelia B. McClain, of Bristoria; Mrs. Iva Mann, of Danville, Ill.; W. A. Conklin, of Sparta, Pa., and Ross M. Conklin, of Oklahoma. The funeral was held on Wednesday, at 10 o'clock. Interment in the Prosperity cemetery.

September 9, 1909


Mrs. James L. Patterson

Mrs. Ida L. Patterson, wife of James Patterson, died at their home, near Mt. Morris, Thursday, September 9, aged 45 years. Her death was due to a complication of diseases. Mrs. Patterson was a daughter of William Donley, of Mt. Morris, and was a most excellent woman, who was highly esteemed by all who knew her. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Beside her husband and father she is survived by one daughter, Miss Mary Patterson, at home. One brother, Arthur Donley, of near Mt. Morris, the last of a family of ten children, also survives. The funeral services were held on Saturday at 10 o'clock. Interment in the cemetery at Carmichaels.

September 16, 1909


Guseman-Crago

Mr. Franklin H. Guseman and Miss Elizabeth E. Crago, both of Rices Landing, were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. J. C. McMinn, of Jefferson, Wednesday, September 22. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Crago and is an esteemed young woman. The groom is a son of James Guseman and is employed in Rices Landing. A wedding dinner was served at the home of the groom's parents, in the evening.

September 30, 1909


Kuhn-Crouse

At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Crouse, of Dunn's Station, Saturday evening, September 25, Miss Blanche M. Crouse and Mr. Edward G. Kuhn, of Center township were united in marriage. The ceremony was performed at 7 o'clock, by the Rev. F. A. Bright, pastor of the Waynesburg Christian church, in the presence of the immediate friends and relatives. The attendants were Miss Mattie Stephens and Mr. Ira Tustin. Misses Lida Crouse and Jean Conger acted as ribbon bearers. The wedding march was played by Mrs. A. A. Crouse. Following the ceremony a wedding supper was served. The bride is an esteemed young lady. The groom is a prosperous young farmer. Mr. and Mrs. Kuhn will reside in Oak Forest.

September 30, 1909


Burgess J. H. Zimmerman returned on Tuesday from a trip to New York city, where he attended the Hudson-Fulton celebration, and at Wilkes-Barre, Pa., where he was a delegate from the Waynesburg Lodge to the National Convention of the National Protective Legion. At the latter he was honored by being placed upon the salary and constitution revision committees. He reports that the crowd at New York was immense and the part of the celebration he witnessed was fine.

September 30, 1909


Sad Death of Young Girl

Miss Bernice Conklin Fatally Injured by Falling Upon a Knife

May Greene County people will learn with sorrow of the tragic death of Miss Bernice Conklin, daughter of James Conklin, formerly of Wayne township, this county, and a granddaughter of ex-Commissioner Henry Conklin. From the Fairmont Times of last Thursday we take the following:

Miss Bernice Conklin, aged 13, a bright young student at the Fairmont High school, stumbled on a boardwalk at her home on High street, last evening, at 5:30 o'clock, and a sharp knife that she was carrying in her hand entered her chest and pierced her heart.

Although mortally wounded the young girl regained her feet and staggered across the yard. A stream of blood flowed from her injury and every moment was bringing her end nearer. The brave little girl realized the fact that she had received a fatal injury, but with her last strength she tried to reach the side of her mother who was in the kitchen of the house.

"Mother," she cried faintly from the yard, "Mother, I am dying." And with this she fell to the ground, unconscious. Long before Doctors Sands and Fitch arrived she had expired and her body was borne tenderly into the house.

The affair was one of the most pitiful that has ever occurred in this city and a gloom was cast over the entire city as the news spread rapidly. A great pool of blood was found where the body lay and this gave mute evidence of the fact that the knife had severed an artery.

The young lady had been asked by her mother, Mrs. James Conklin, to go into the garden and gather some pumpkins. She was given a paring knife to cut the stems and as she walked down the boardwalk she carried the knife in front of her. Her sister, Miss Goldie Conklin, was in the yard at the time. In some manner, the unfortunate girl caught her foot on the walk and she was thrown to the ground in a violent manner. She fell fairly upon the knife, which entered her left breast.

Miss Conklin was the daughter of Mrs. James Conklin and she is survived by her mother, two sisters, Mrs. Charles Hough and Miss Goldie Conklin, and one brother, Earl Conklin. Miss Bernice was 13 years of age on September 17. She was considered a very bright child, and a month ago entered the high school as a member of the first year class, she having graduated from the public schools last spring. She was a sweet, lovable child and her cruel death will come as a severe shock to her numerous friends throughout the city.

October 7, 1909


Rose-Lemley

Mr. Walter B. Rose and Miss Ethel Lemley, both of Mt. Morris, were united in marriage at the Blair hotel, Wednesday, October 6, by the Rev. Dr. A. S. Kelley, pastor of the Waynesburg Baptist church. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Lemley and is an estimable young woman. The groom is a well to do young carpenter. Mr. and Mrs. Rose left on the 3:10 train on a wedding trip. Upon their return they will reside in Mt. Morris.

October 14, 1909


Serious Hunting Accident

Marcus Wade Loses Foot by Discharge of Gun, Which Fell from his Shoulder.

On last Friday, while returning from hunting, Marcus Wade, aged about 17 years, and son of Mrs. Cassie Wade, of near Brocks, this county, met with a serious accident.

He was carrying a shovel on one shoulder and a loaded shot-gun upon the other. The shovel started to slip off his shoulder and in attempting to prevent it from doing so he dropped the gun. The weapon was discharged by striking upon the ground and the load of shot entered the young man's right foot and ankle, near the ankle joint.

He was taken to the home of Noah Fox, nearby, and the Drs. Hatfield, of Mt. Morris, summoned. An examination showed a very serious injury. The entire fore part of his foot was torn away and there were various fractures of bones and dislocation of the joint.

The physicians dressed the injury and are endeavoring to save the heel and fleshy part of the foor below the ankle. Young Wade had been in poor health for about four weeks prior to the accident, and by telephone, yesterday, we learned that the physicians are having a hard time to ward off an attack of typhoid fever. The accident was certainly very unfortunate. As the hunting season is now opening every person handling a gun should exercise the utmost care and precaution.

October 14, 1909


Huffman-M'Neely

Mr. Andrew J. Huffman and Miss Gertrude A. McNeely, both of Waynesburg, were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. J. C. Mead, Thursday, October 14. After a short wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Huffman will reside in Waynesburg.

October 21, 1909


Inghram Kent, a prominent citizen, of Brave, this county, met with a serious accident early last Monday morning. About four o'clock he started with a team and buggy to drive to Morgantown, and when passing down Dunkard creek, near the William Lantz farm, a gas line not far from the road burst, the noise of the escaping gas frightening his team and causing them to back the vehicle over a fifteen-foot embankment into the creek. The team and buggy both fell upon Mr. Kent, and his escape was almost miraculous, the buggy being entirely broken to pieces. He finally extricated himself and got the horses out of the crrek, one of which narrowly escaped drowning, and borrowing another buggy, insisted upon continuing the trip. When he returned home in the evening, his condition became serious and upon summoning a physician it was found he had suffered an injury upon his head and internal injuries which were for a time feared to be of a dangerous character. Mr. Kent is now improving. He is the father of R. E. Kent, Esq., and Will Kent, a student here.

October 21, 1909


Mrs. John Morris

Mrs. Mary Morris, widow of John Morris, deceased, died at her home at Delphene, this county, Monday afternoon, November 1, at 2:30 o'clock, aged 79 years. Her death was due to an attack of measles, followed by pneumonia. She was a member of the M. P. church. Two children survive, Mrs. Henry McDonald, of Delphene, and Miss Mary Morris, at home. Four brothers and two sisters also survive. The funeral was held on Tuesday at 10 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. W. H. Gladden, of Rogersville. Interment in the Higgins cemetery.

November 4, 1909


Celebrated Their Golden Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Hartley, of near Kirby, this county, celebtrated their fiftieth wedding annivesary on last Wednesday. Mr. Hartley and Miss Sarah Headley were unitedin marriage Nov. 3, 1859. They are now aged 71 and 70 respectively. Their family consiste of nine children and the home circle has never been broken by death. The anniversary was pleasantly spent by an ingathering of the children and some friends. Each of the parents was presented with a pair of gold spectacles by their children. The latter are: Mrs. Permina Lemley, of Mt. Morris, L. E. Hartley, of Wadestown, W. Va., Rev. W. T. Hartley, of Noblestown, Pa., C. S. Hartley, psotmaster at Kirby; Jesse L., Ephraim E. and John L., of Kirby, Mrs. Rosella Shriver, of Rogersville, and Mrs. Estella Barrickman, of Morgantown. Mr. and Mrs. Hartley have for many years been leading members in the M. E. church and are held in high esteem by their friends and neighbors. The Republican extends to them its congratulations and hope they may enjoy may more anniversaries.

November 11, 1909


Inghram Kent, Esq., of Brave, this county, was among our welcome business callers on Thursday. Mr. Kent was injured considerably in a runaway accident a few weeks ago, but we are glad to learn has about recovered his usual good health again.

November 11, 1909


Mrs. Jane Lemley

Mrs. Jane Lemley, widow of Isaac Lemley, deceased, died at the home of her son, Lee Lemley, of Franklin township, Wednesday, November 10, aged 79 years, after a few days' illness from measles. Mrs. Lemley had been a lifelong member of the Christian church and was highly esteemed. She was twice married, her first husband being William Jenkins. The following children survive: John Jenkins, ofnear Waynesburg; Mrs. Mary Kinney, of Oak Forest; Lee Lemley, of Franklin township and George Lemley, of Brock. The funeral was held on Friday. Interment in the Claughton Chapel cemetery.

November 18, 1909


Church-Stockdale

Mr. J. Ralph Church and Miss Laura M. Stockdale, both of near Rogersville, were united in marriage, Saturday afternoon, December 4, in the parlor of the M. E. church. The ceremony was performed at 3:30 o'clock by the pastor, Rev. L. S. Wilkinson, in the presence of a few friends of the young couple. Mr. and Mrs. Church will reside near Rogersville.

December 9, 1909


William W. Headlee, clerk in the American National Bank, is erecting a fine new frame cottage, on East Greene street, in East Waynesburg; Thomas S. Knox is the architect.

December 9, 1909


Clarence Brant, the 11-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthias L. Brant, of Freeport, Pa., was drowned Saturday, while skating on the Allegheny river, near Freeport, having skated into a hole in the ice. The child was their only son. M. L. Brant, the father of the dead boy, was born and raised near Spraggs, this county, and for the past 12 years has resided at Freeport, where he is employed in the revenue service. The boy was a grandson of Kendall Brant, Esq., of Spraggs, and a nephew of Mrs. W. E. Spragg, of this place. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon, at Freeport.

December 16, 1909


C. V. Smith

C. Vincent Smith, Esq., a well known citizen of Bluff, this county, died at the Waynesburg Hospital, Sunday morning, Dec. 12, aged 48 years. He had been in declining health for some months as the result of Bright's disease. Recently he was brought to the Waynesburg hospital at his own request, in the hope of receiving benefit, but nothing could be done by physicians toward improving his condition. He was the eldest son of Rev. Thomas B. Smith, deceased, who formerly lived in this county, but who died about two years ago in Ohio. C. V. Smith had for a number of years been successfully engaged in farming and stock raising and was also a live-stock dealer. He was well known in Waynesburg and throughout the western part of the county. IN politics he was a Republican and was always an active worker in the party. He was a member of the Methodist Protestant church. He was unite din marriage to Miss Agnes Orndoff, who with three sons, John Corbly and Charles, and two daughters, Mary and Nellie, survive him. Beside these his mother and the following brothers and sisters survive him: Hon. M. G. Smith and John Smith, of Chicago, Melvin, of Cleveland, O., Charles, of Pittsburg, Mrs. Porter Loaf, of Cameron, W. Va., and Mrs. A. B. Throckmorton, of Rogersville. After brief services at the home, on Tuesday, the remains were taken to the Rogersville M. P. church, where at 2 p.m. the regular funeral services were conducted, the sermon being by Rev. W. H. Gladden. Representatives of the Waynesburg Masonic Lodge, of which deceased was a member, and a number of friends from Waynesburg attended. The burial was in Rosemont cemetery in accordance with the rites of the lodge.

December 16, 1909


A little daughter of Mrs. Mattie Ankrom, of the North Side, was seriously burned, Tuesday morning. The child was left seated in a high chair, in front of a gas stove, playing with a piece of paper, which in some manner came in contact with the flames in stove and the baby's clothing was ignited. The child was badly burned about the face and arms and there is little hope of its recovery.

December 30, 1909


Murdock-Murdock

Mr. Harry A. Murdock and Miss Marian Murdock, of Fordyce, this county, were united in marriage, Saturday, Jan. 8, by Rev. J. E. Garvin, at his residence, 3301 Iowa street, Pittsburg. The groom is a son of Joseph Murdock and was formerly a student at Waynesburg College, and the bride, who is a highly esteemed young lady, is the adopted daughter of Benjamin Murdock.

January 13, 1910


Burgess J. Harvey Zimmerman has issued a proclamation that all dogs in the borough must be kept under quarantine until April 1. This will be 100 days after the recent mad dog scare in Waynesburg when several children were bitten. The burgess has issued orders to the police that they are to see that no dogs be allowed to run at large on the streets.

January 20, 1910


Corbly Fordyce has sold his interest in the insurance business to his partner, David Garrison, Esq., and has accepted a position as salesman for the Danker and Williams company, dealers in calendars and advertising novelties.

January 27, 1910


Jesse Spragg

Jesse Spragg died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Spragg, of near Rutan, Tuesday morning, February 8, aged 26 years, of tuberculosis. Mr. Spragg was a member of the South Ten Mile Baptist church and was highly respected. Beside his parents he is survived by his wife and one son and the following brothers and sister: John, Delbert, William, Charles and Dollie, all at home. The funeral will be held on Thursday at 1 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. C. W. Turner. Interment in the South Ten Mile cemetery.

February 10, 1910


Lindsey Keener

Lindsey Keener, an aged and prominent citizen, died at his home near Bluff, Pa., Tuesday, March 8. He was a successful farmer and highly esteemed by everyone. He had never married. In politics he was a firm Republican. The funeral was held yesterday. Interment at Mt. Zion church.

March 10, 1910


Harriet Kent, little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Kent, met with a painful accident on Friday afternoon. She accidentally fell down the basement stairs, striking her head against a post, making a painful wound. A physician was summoned who rendered the necessary medical attention.

March 17, 1910


Jesse Orndoff, who resides on the Otho Orndoff farm, in Whiteley township, met with a painful accident Friday morning. Mr. Headley was engaged in drilling in some grain and was going down a steep grade in the field when the horses became fractious. He got off the machine and went to their heads to quiet them down, but the animals plunged and knocked Mr. Headley down and tramped over his body. He was then gathered up by the grain drill and dragged for a distance of nearly 200 yards before being released from the perilous position. The injured man was removed to his home and Dr. C. W. Spragg, of Waynesburg, was called and dressed the wounds. Upon examination it was found that he had sustained a severe scalp woun, a broken nose and a bad bruise on the right side of his breast.

April 14, 1910


At the city election held in Morgantown last Thursday, two former Greene countians were victorious upon the Citizens ticket. Edward G. Donley, Esq., formerly of Mt. Morris, was elected mayor by the largest plurality ever given a candidate for that office, and E. M. Everly, Esq., formerly of Dunkard, was elected school commissioner, over a prominent opponent, by a large majority. The total vote cast was 1,568. Mr. Donley, who is a popular attorney of Morgantown and a member of the law firm of Donley and Hatfield, is a son of D. L. Donley, deceased, of Mt. Morris. He did not seek the nomination for mayor and declined to be a candidate, but he was unanimously chosen at a citizens meeting and urged to accept. He has pleged himself to give the city a clean administration. E. M. Everly, who is also a successful young attorney, of that place, is an alumnus of Waynesburg College, and was formerly a popular teacher in Greene county. The office of school commissioner is an important one and Mr. Everly is well qualified for the position.

April 14, 1910


Hallie Lewis, son of James Lewis, who underwent an operation for appendicitis at the Waynesburg hospital on Wednesday last, is getting along nicely.

April 21, 1910


John Donley Accidently Killed.

Resident of Monongahela Township Thrown Out of Buggy and Neck Dislocated.

On Last Thursday afternoon, John Donley, who resided in Monongahela Township, between Mapletown and Greensboro, was instantly killed.

He had driven to Pt. Marion, Fayette county, in a buggy and while returning home, about five o'clock in the evening, at a point in the road about 1 1/2 miles north of the Dunkard bridge, one side of his buggy went over the end of a culvert and he was thrown out. His head struck upon a pipe line which is laid along the side of the road and his neck was dislocated, causing instant death. He was found lying there a half hour later by George Morley, who notified neighbors and later the family was informed of the sad accident. Mr. Donley's horse had stopped after he had fallen out and was standing nearby. The buggy was not over-turned.

Coroner A. T. Adamson, of Waynesburg, was informed and he instructed Justice James A. Black, of Greensboro, to hold an inquest. At first it was suspected that he had met with foul play, but this theory was soon dispelled. His head was severely bruised where it had come in contact with the iron pipe, but deathw as due to the cause above mentioned and the coroner's verdict was so rendered.

Mr. Donley was about 42 years of age and had formerly resided at Bald Hill. He is survived by a widow and two children, also three brothers, Jackson, of Mt. Morris, James P. and Cyrus Donley, of Bald Hill, and one sister, Mrs. Ellen Boyles, of Bald Hill. The funeral was held on Saturday at 2 p.m. Interment at Mapeltown.

Wayesburg Republican, April 28, 1910


Lemley-Strosnider

Mr. Glenn L. Lemley, of Whiteley, and Miss Clara Dell Strosnider, of Wayne township, were united in marriage at the Carpenter hotel, Waynesburg, Tuesday, May 10, at high noon. The ceremony was performed by Hudson Rose, Esq., of Wayne township, in the presence of the immediate relatives of the young couple. The wedding march was played by Miss Phillips. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reason Strosnider, and is an estimable young woman. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. David Lemley and is a prosperous young farmer. Mr. and Mrs. Lemley left on the 3:05 train on a short wdding trip. They will reside in Whiteley township.

May 12, 1910


Grover Crago Drowned

Sad Accident Near Rices Landing, On Friday

Man Leaves Sinking Boat to Save His Step-Brothers, But Loses His Life

By a heroic act, in striving to save the lives of his two young step-brothers, Grover Crago, a well known young man of near Rices Landing, this county, lost his life on Firday afternoon. The former was a son of Thomas J. Crago, who owns a sawmill and resides at the Arensburg ferry, on the Monongahela river, a mile and half above Rices Landing.

On Friday afternoon, Grover Crago, who was twenty-four years of age, and his two step-brothers, Allen and Robinson Crouse, aged fourteen, took a boat and rowed across the river to secure some drift-wood for fuel. After loading the boat with the wood they started to return. They knew the boat was leaking but thought they could cross the river in safety. When only about [segment missing] that when the boat was relieved from his weight it probably would not sink until the lads had reached the shore, and this proved true.

Instructing the boys to cling to the boat until it sank he plunged into the icy water and bravely started for the Greene county side. He was known as one of the best swimmers along that part of the river and felt no hesitancy about the perilous effort which he was making. The danger was greater than he realized, however. Encumbered by his clothing, fatigue over-came him sooner than he expected and the cold water doubtless brought an attack of cramp to the muscles of his limbs. He had arrived within fifty feet of the shore when suddenly with a despairing cry he sank beneath the surface. The water at that point is twenty feet deep and though he was seen to sink by persons on the shore no aid could be rendered in time to rescue him.

The river was dragged until midnight to secure his body and the effort resumed the next day. Finally about noon on Saturday it was found near where he had sank.

The two Crouse boys obeyed the directions of Crago and clung to the boat until it had drifted near the shore, a half mile below the ferry. There they were compelled to remain in the water, waist deep, for almost an hour, until rescued. They are twins, their mother, Mrs. Nettie Crouse Crago, having formerly resided near Rogersville, the boys being grandsons of Layton Crouse, deceased, and Mrs. Catherine Crouse, now of Center Township. Mrs. Crago is the step-mother of the young man who was drowned.

Grover Crago was a highly respected young man and was a member of the Hewitt Presbyterian church. Beside his father he is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Amos Crago, of Gary, Ind., Lindsey, of Pittsburg; Mrs. M. Smith, of Spears, Mrs. R. A. Davidson, Mrs. John D. Kerr, Lorenzo Crago, of Rices Landing and Miss Clementine, at home.

The funeral was held on Sabbath at 2 p.m., services conducted by Rev. N. S. Fiscus.

May 19, 1910


Lemley-Tustin

Mr. George A. Lemley, of Whiteley township, and Miss Lydia Tustin, of Wayne township, were united in marriage at the Carpenter hotel, Waynesburg, Sunday, May 15, at 10:30 a.m. The ceremony was performed by Hudson Rose, Esq., of Perry township. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served. Mr. and Mrs. Lemley will reside in Whiteley township.

May 19, 1910


Miss Goldie Delaney

Miss Goldie Delaney, daughter of Jonathan Delaney, of Franklin township, died at the Waynesburg City hospital, Saturday eveing, May 14, at 8 o'clock, aged 19 years, following an illness of but two weeks of tubercular meningitis. Miss Delaney was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and was highly esteemed. Besides her father she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Lafayette Moore, of Spraggs, and five brothers, Pierce Delaney, of Franklin township and Guy, Hiram, Lindsey and Charles, all of California. The funeral services will be held later in the week, following the arrival of the brothers from the west.

Waynebsurg Republican, May 19, 1910


Hoskinson-Fuller

At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Smith Fuller, of Kirby, Pa., was solemnized the marriage of their daughter, Miss Jessie Fay Fuller and Mr. George Wilbur Hoskinson, of New Freeport, at high noon on Thursday, May 26. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. Albert S. Kelley, pastor of the Waynesburg Baptist church, in the presence of a large number of invited guests. The bride was attended by Miss Marion Hoskinson, sister of the groom, as maid of honor, and Miss Carrie John, of Kirby, and Miss Mary Huffman, of Waynesburg, as bridesmaids. John Hoskinson served as his brother's best man. The bridal party entered the parlor to the strains of the Lohengrin wedding march rendered by Miss Edna Murdock. After congratulations a sumptuous five course wedding dinner was served. The rooms of the Fuller home were beautifully decorated with spring flowers and smilax. The bride is a former student of Waynesburg College and is popular in society circles. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Hoskinson, of East Lincoln street, formerly of New Freeport, and is an excellent young man. Mr. and Mrs. Hoslinson left on a wedding trip which will include a tour of the eastern cities and a stop at Niagara Falls and Toronto, Canada. Upon their return home they will reside at New Freeport.

June 2, 1910


Mrs. Minnie B. Wells

Mrs. Minnie B. Wells, wife of George Wells, died at her home, near Holbrook, Pa., Sunday evening, May 29, aged about 33 years, of tuberculosis. She was most highly esteemed and was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Boone. She was a member of the Christian church. Beside her husband and two children, she is survived by her parents and several brotehrs and sisters who deeply mourn her departure. The funeral was held on Tuesday, at the Holbrook church, services being conducted by Rev. W. E. Reeves. Interment in Rosemont cemetery.

June 2, 1910


Jacob Shriver

Jacob Shriver, a well known resident of Whiteley township, this county, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Roberts, of Vanderbilt, Pa., aged 84 years, of Bright's disease. Mr. Shriver was born in Whiteley township, where he spent almost his entire life. He married Mrs. Jane Kent, who died about fifteen years ago. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and was highly respected. The following children survive: Mrs. Elizabeth Ely, of Washington; Mrs. Marion Johns and Mrs. Abner Baily, of Morgantown, W. Va.; Mrs. George Roberts, of Vanderbily; Mrs. William Kent, of Point Marion; Mrs. Elza McClain, of Morgantown, W. Va.; Frank Shriver, of near Waynesburg, and Hicey Shriver, of Point Marion.

June 23, 1910


A Waynesburg Attorney Attacked and Beaten.

Two Men Who Had Been Fined Several Years Ago by Former Burgess Purman Seek Revenge.

On Saturday evening, A. A. Purman, a well known Waynesburg attorney, and his son, Ralford, drove up toward Rogersville to catch some frogs for a friend of Mr. Purman who is in poor health.

They got out of their buggy near Rogersville and hunted down along Ten Mile creek with "gigs." When near the Crouse school house, four miles west of town, two men began throwing stones at them and ordered them out of the creek, accusing them of seining. Mr. Purman went out into the road and explained to them that they were not seining at all, but were merely catching frogs.

He recognized one of the men to be Fred Crouse and the other he learned later to be George White. Both of the men immediately recognized Mr. Purman and reminded him that several years ago while he was burgess of Waynesburg he had fined each of them, and that they had waited for five or six years to catch him out in the country to even up with him by giving him a beating.

Mr. Purman, with no desire to have any trouble, returned to the creek and told the men to go on and not molest him. The latter, however, began calling him vile names and continued to throw stones at Mr. Purman, which very much frightened his fourteen year old son. On this account they quietly went down along the bank of the creek some distance and extinguishing their lamp sat down under some willows, thinking their assailants would leave.

Crouse and White, Mr. Purman says, called to another young man, Earl Church, who was sitting in a buggy in the road to come back and they would "clean Purman up." The latter and his son remained quiet under the bushes for some time then continued on down the creek hunting for frogs.

When they had reached a point opposite the residence of Newton Grove, they were halted again and Mr. Grove ordered them off his premises. It seems that Crouse and White, together with Church, after the first attack upon Purman had gone to the home of Mr. Grove and awakening him, he was informed that someone was seining in the creek and was urged to come out and drive him off his farm. He told Mr. Purman that this was his reason for ordering him off. The latter explained that he was not seining, was only catching frogs, but would go off his premises if he desired him to do so. In obedience to Mr. Grove's orders Mr. Purman left the creek and started toward the road, but he had no sooner ascended the high embankment at the creek than someone kicked him and he was dealt several blows on the back of the head.

These assailants proved to be Crouse and White. The situation looked to be decidedly precarious to Mr. Purman, two men were standing in front of him one of whom held a base ball bat, and two were assaulting him at the back. He warded off the attack as best he could but the assault upon him by Crouse and White continued for twenty or thirty minutes. He appealed to Mr. Grove to see that he got he got fair play and assured him that if all but these two would keep their hands off him he could defend himself. Finally one of his assailants dealt him a blow on the side of the head with a gig handle, or a club of some kind, and ran, calling back that "that was five dollars worth he had got out." Mr. Purman's hat was cut by this blow and he was somewhat stunned. He was at a disadvantage in defending himself on account of wearing high rubber boots.

After walking some distance he came to his buggy and then drove to town. Securing some friends he returned to the home of Mr. Grove to have the facts of the affair verified, which Mr. Grove did, as also Mr. Church, we understand. The former stated that he did not interfere to defend Mr. Purman because of the trouble it might cause for him. It seems that Crouse and White had both been arrested in Waynesburg for disorderly conduct and drunkenness during Mr. Purman's term as burgess and he imposed fines upon them. White had broken away from Policeman James Rinehart, after his arrest, at the door of the sheriff's office, but was stopped by a shot from the officer.

Prosecution will be made against Crouse and White for their assault upon Mr. Purman.

July 28, 1910


George White and Fred Crouse, both of Rogersville, were arrested Thursday, last, charged with felonious assault and battery. They are the two men who made an attack upon Attorney A. A. Purman, while the latter was hunting frogs near Rogersville, recently. At a hearing before Justice of the Peace Jesse McNeely, of Center township, the accused were held for court and furnished bail in the sum of $500.

August 11, 1910


Mrs. John White

Mrs. Mary Ann White, widow of John White, died at her home in Rogersville, Friday, August 26, aged 84 years. Her death was due to heart failure. Mrs. White was a daughter of David and Betsy Mitchell Sellers, deceased, and was a member of the M. P. church. In 1844 she was united in marriage with John White, who died 42 years ago. Four children survive: Ananias White, Mrs. Madison Church and Miss Lou White, of Rogersville, and Atkinson White, of West Virginia. The funeral was held Sunday at 10:00 a.m. conducted by the Rev. W. H. Gladden. Interment in Rosemont cemetery, Rogersville.

September 1, 1910


September Term of Court

Crouse and White Sentenced to 60 Days in Jail for Assault - Other Sentences Imposed - Civil Cases This Week.

In the trial of Fred Crouse and George White, upon the charge of assault and battery; A.A. Purman, Esq., prosecutor, the jury rendered a verdict of guilty, upon the second count. The evidence against them was positive and it was shown upon the part of Mr. Purman that he had wanted to shake hands with defendants and have no trouble. Their assault upon Mr. Purman was alleged to have been the result of a grudge because of fines imposed upon defendants by him while he was burgess of Waynesburg, and he offered to return the amount of these fines rather than have a fight with them. To these appeals for peace, however, they gave no heed. The maximum penalty for such an offence is one year imprisonment, but owing to the fact that it was their first conviction in court, Judge Inghram imposed a sentence of $25 fine and 60 days in jail for each.

September 15, 1910


William Headley

William Headley, a well known and prominent farmer, died at his home, near Mt. Morris, Monday, October 3, aged 50 years, of stomach trouble. Mr. Headley was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Beside his wife he is survived by three children, Ross Headley, of near Mt. Morris, and Arthur and Miss Bertha Headley, at home. The funeral was held on Wednesday, at 1 o'clock, in the M. E. church. Interment in the Cedar Grove cemetery.

October 6, 1910


An accident occurred on the race track at Mt. Morris, Friday evening about 5 o'clock, which resulted in the death of a fine driving horse belonging to Dr. Guy Lemley, of Mt. Morris. Dr. Lemley and Miss Ethel Headley were driving on the track and in making a short turn the horse was thrown, breaking its neck. The buggy was upset and the occupants thrown out, but both escaped injury. The animal killed was a valuable one.

October 6, 1910


Mrs. Lindsey Haines

Mrs. Jane Haines, wife of Lindsey Haines, former steward of the county home, died at their home in East Waynesburg, Monday, October 24, aged 60 years, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Haines was a member of the M. E. church and was an excellent christian woman. Beside her husband she is survived by one son and a daughter. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, conducted by Rev. J. C. McMinn. Interment in Claughton Chapel cemetery.

October 27, 1910


Mrs. Florence Crago, of Carmichaels, was painfully injured Friday afternoon, by the accidental discharge of a revolver, the bullet passing through her left hand between the first and second fingers. The revolver belonged to Reuben Baily, son of Eli Baily, who had purchased it for protection in passing along a lonely road to his home. Young Baily had attempted to fire the revolver but it would not go off and he stopped in at the home of Wesley Crago where he took the weapon apart. After putting it together again he passed the weapon to Miss Crago, who not knowing it was loaded placed her hand over the muzzle and pulled the trigger with the above reault. Dr. Edard Laidley was summoned and dressed the injury. He found that one finger was dislocated and the other badly crushed.

November 3, 1910


Patterson-Cole

Mrs. Hal W. Patterson and Miss Elizabeth M. Cole, both of Oak Forest, were united in marriage, Tuesday evening, November 8, at 4:30 o'clock at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. W. H. McKiveen. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cole and is and esteemed young lady. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Patterson, of Oak Forest, and is a prosperous young farmer. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson left on a short wedding trip. A reception was tendered them at the home of the groom, SUnday evening. They will reside on a farm near Oak Forest.

November 17, 1910


Archibald Dulaney, of Gump, was seriously injured a few days ago while assisting in putting in casing at the Carnegie Gas company's well, on the William Orndoff farm, in Whiteley township. Mr. Dulaney was standing near the well holding the wagon loaded with casing, when he lost his hold and the wagon ran upon him. He was struck in the head by the wagon tongue and fell to the ground unconscious. The injured man was removed to his home and Dr. G. M. Scott, of Waynesburg, was summoned, who found he was suffering from concussion of the brain. Mr. Duaney is now improving.

November 24, 1910


Isaac C. Lacock

Isaac C. Lacock, a veteran of the civil war and for many years a well known stockman, died at his home in Ten Mile, Sunday morning, November 20, aged 79 years. Mr. Lacock was a member of Company D, 140th Pennsylvania Volunteer regiment and was badly wounded at Gettysburg. He was a member of the Presbyterian church. IN 1869 he was united in marriage with Miss Catherine Bell, of Jefferson, Pa.,who survives him with two sons, Abner C. and Prof. John K. Lacock. The funeral was held Tuesday at 11 o'clock.

November 24, 1910


Mrs. Elizabeth Harris

Mrs. Elizabeth Harris, widow of John Harris, deceased, died at her home in West Waynesburg, Wednesday evening, November 23, aged 75 years, after a lingering illness of a complication of diseases. Mrs. Harris formerly resided near Jefferson. The following children survive: Mrs. John Lemley, of West Waynesburg; Mre. W. M. Conklin, of Martin's Ferry, O.; Mrs. John Phillips and Mrs. Hiram Waters, of Coal Lick, and Mrs. W. J. Carter, of Washington. Funeral services were held Saturday at 10 a.m., conducte by the Rev. John C. McMinn, of Jefferson. The interment was made in the Baptist cemetery, at Jefferson.

December 1, 1910


Henry Morris

Henry Morris, a well known and highly respected citizen, died at the home of his son, M. R. Morris, of Whiteley township, Tuesday morning, December 27, aged 86 years, after a long illness of a complication of diseases. Mr. Morris had followed farming all his life, but had retired from active life a few years ago. He was a member of the Fordyce M. P. church. Five children survive, M. R. Morris, with whom he made his home; John and A. J. Morris, of Fordyce; Mrs. Caroline Hatfield, of Mt. Morris, and George W. Morris, of Enterprise, W. Va. One brother, Lindsey Morris, of Kansas, also survives. The funeral services will be hald Thursday afternoon, at 1 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. O. W. Bolton. Interment in the family burying ground, on the Morris farm.

December 29, 1910


Cole-Orndoff

Mr. Jacob L. Cole, of Pine Bank, R. D. 1, and Miss Sudie Orndoff, of Rogersville, were united in marriage Thursday, December 22, in the office of the clerk of the courts by deputy clerk Ray Headlee. The bride is a daughter of Inghram Orndoff and the groom is a prosperous young farmer.

January 5, 1911


Joseph Delancy, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Delancy, of Jefferson, died Wednesday evening, January 4, aged 6 months. Beside the parents, two brothers survive. The funeral was held on Friday at 2 p.m. Interment in the Jefferson cemetery.

January 12, 1911


Two of the girl triplets born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Breese, who reside three and one-half miles west of Waynesburg, on January 15, are healthy and doing well. During the first ten days their weight gained 1 1/2 pounds each, they having weighed at first 6 1/2 and 7 pounds. The third child was dead at birth. Mrs. Breese is a daughter of Wesley Throckmorton, of Waynesburg, and was previously the mother of seven children. A strange coincidence is, that just fifty-two years ago, triplets were born upon an adjoining farm, to Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson, one of whom is now living in West Waynesburg, Mrs. Martin. Such births have been of rare occurrance in Greene county.

January 26, 1911


Mrs. Abijah Cole

Mrs. Mary N. Cole, wife of Abijah Cole, died at their home in Holbrook, Sunday morning, February 5, aged almost 85 years, after an illness of three months duration. She was a daughter of Mr. ad Mrs. Abraham Tustin, deceased, and was born in Franklin township. She was a member of the Mt. Zion Methodist Protestant church and was highly esteemed. Beside the husband nine children survive as follows: John Cole, of Oak Forest; William, of West Amity; Jacob, at home; Peter, of Kuhntown; Abijah, Jr., of Holbrook; Mrs. Sarah Knicely and Mrs. Rebecca Frye, of Farmington, W. Va.; Mrs. Martha Knicely, of Mannington, W. Va., and Mrs. Ellen Crouse, of East Waynesburg. She also leaves 49 grandchildren and 50 great grandchildren. One sister survives, Mrs. Rebecca Estel, of Kuhntown, aged 90 years, the last member of a family of 12 children. The funeral was held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment in the Mt. Zion cemetery.

February 9, 1911


Mary Josephine, the four-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Orndoff, of near Oak Forest, died Tuesday, February 14. Beside the parents, one sister survives. The funeral was held on Wednesday, conducted by Rev. W. H. McKiveen.

February 16, 1911


On Saturday night, Burgess J. H. Zimmerman and officers Cleavenger and Gladden made a raid on a poker joint, located in the residence of Frank Drier, at the iron bridge, near East Waynesburg. A game was in progress when the officers entered the room and they found considerable money displayed on the gaming table. All the men present were placed under arrest and were given a hearing, on Monday evening, before Burgess Zimmerman, who fined the proprietor, Frank Drier $25, and his patrons each $5, adding $65 to the borough treasury.

February 16, 1911


Mrs. Theophilus Blaker

Mrs. Sarah E. Blaker, widow of Theophilus Blaker, died at her home, in Carmichaels, Friday morning, February 17, aged 73 years. Mrs. Blaker was a daughter of John and Elizabeth Downey Inghram, deceased, of Cumberland township, and was united in marriage with Theophilus Blaker on September 20, 1860. Mr. Blaker died about three years ago. Mrs. Blaker was a devout christian woman and took much interest in church work. She is survived by four sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Lucy Sellers, of Waynesburg; Mrs. Mary Bryan, of St. Albans, W. Va.; Mrs. Emma Babbitt, of Washington, Pa.;Mrs. Tilton Goodwin, of Carmichaels; William B. Inghram, of Charleroi, Penna., and Frank Inghram, of St. Albans, W. Va. The funeral services were held on Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. John C. McMinn, assisted by Rev. J. W. McPhail. Interment in the Garards Fort cemetery.

February 23, 1911


M'Neely-Wade

At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Wade, of Blacksville, W. Va., Tuesday, February 14, was solemnized the marriage of their daughter, Miss Haddie Wade and Mrs. Elza McNeely. The ceremony was performed at 12 o'clock, by the Rev. A. S. Kelley, Ph. D., pastor of the Waynesburg Baptist church, in the presence of about twenty-five guests. The attendants were Dr. and Mrs. D. C. Clark. Following the ceremony a sumptuous wedding dinner was served. The bride is a most estimable young woman. The groom is a prominent young farmer. Mr. and Mrs. McNeely will go to housekeeping near Rutan in a few weeks.

February 23, 1911


Mrs. D. L. Donley Died From Apoplexy

Former Well Known Greene County Lady Meets Death in Oklahoma.

Word was received here, last Friday, announcing the death of Mrs. Lydia Evans Donley, who was visiting her son, E. Donley and daughter, Mrs. D. B. Adams, of Wagoner, Oklahoma. The telegram stated that Mrs. Donley was thrown from a buggy in a runaway accident, on Thursday, and died a few minutes later.

Since, we learn that the cause of her death was apoplexy. She suddenly fell from a pony carriage , near the home of Mrs. Adams. The latter ran to her assistance and raised her up and her mother stated that she recognized her. A hemorrhage followed and her death resulted almost instantly. The remains were brought to Morgantown for interment, on Tuesday of this week.

Mrs. Donley is the widow of D. L. Donley, Esq., and formerly resided at Mt. Morris, this county, but removed to Morgantown, W. Va., about three years ago. She is survived by seven children, Evans Donley and Mrs. William Docking, of Clay Center, Kansas; E. Donley and Mrs. D. B. Adams, of Wagoner, Oklahoma; Mrs. Spencer Owen, of Point Marion, and Mrs. Leanna Brown and Edward Donley, of Morgantown, W. Va.

March 23, 1911


Miss Hattie Blaker

Miss Hattie Blaker, daughter of the late David Blaker, departed this life at Mercy Hospital, Pittsburg, March 5, 1911, aged 57 years, 2 months and 18 days. For the past two years Miss Blaker had been in poor health and upon the advice of her physician she was taken to Mercy hospital, in the hope that an operation might result in her restoration to health, but the shock was too great for her enfeebled condition, and within a few hours after the trying ordeal she fell asleep in Jesus. Death did not take her unawares, for she had long since been reconciled to God, having been a member of the Muddy creek Presbyterian church since the day of her conversion, some twelve years ago. When she came face to face with that reaper whose name is Death, there was no qualing, no drawing back, but such peace and fearlessness was hers as characterize the soul that is resigned to the will of God. Miss Blaker believed in the full message of Jesus, and as an evidence of this faith , she had long been a member of the Womans Missionary society of the church. Her only brother and sister who grew to manhood and womanhood, S. B. Blaker and Mrs. Anna M. Cree, had preceded her by several years to the better land, there to await her home coming. She made her home with her nephew, Mr. Omie Cree, on the David Blaker homestead. The latter's mother having died when he was but a mere child, "Aunt Hattie" became to him like a mother, whose love and devotion could be surpassed only by a mother, while her nephew became as a devoted son. Never were two member of a family more strongly united by mutual devotion and affection and it is upon him that the stroke falls the more heavily. a large concourse of people assembled in the Muddy creek church March 8, to pay the last tribute of love to one who had won the esteem and affection of everyone. Her pastor pronounced the eulogy from her chosen text: "she is not dead but sleepeth," after which the body of this noble woman was laid to rest beside the bodies of those whom she had "loved long since, and lost awhile."

A.T.C.

March 30, 1911


Robert Zimmerman, one of the oldest residents of this county, died at his home, near Spraggs, Thursday morning, March 30, aged 92 years, of infirmities incident to old age. Mr. Zimmerman was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Zimmerman, who were among the early settlers of Greene county. He was among the last of the drivers on the old National pike and often told many interesting stories of the trips made to and from Baltimore over the famous old road as a conductor of a wagin train. Later in life he followed farming. Mr. Zimmerman was the last of a family of nine sons. He is survived by four children, Mrs. Hamilton Kuhn, of Gump; Mrs. Solomon Lemley, of near Spraggs; Mrs. Ruth Stephens, of Blacksville, W. Va., and Henry Zimmerman, at home. Beside the four children, Mr. Zimmerman leaves 40 grand-children, 100 great-grand-children and 5 great-great-grand-children. The funeral services were held Saturday in the Fairall M. E. church. Interment in the Fairall cemetery.

April 6, 1911


Edward G. Donley, formerly of Mt. Morris, this county, was reelectedmayor of Morgantown, W. Va., on Thursday by a majority of 191 votes. Mr. Donley was the candidate of the Citizens party and his reelection is considered to be a strong endorsement of his last term of administration. R. D. Barrickman, also formerly of Mt. Morris, was reelected councilman from the Fourth Ward on the Citizens ticket.

April 13, 1911


Mrs. Spencer Keener

Mrs. Elizabeth Keener, wife of Spencer Keener, of Perry township, died suddenly, April 16, aged about 60 years. Mrs. Keener had gone to the home of a neighbor, Mrs. George Lemley, who resided nearby, and while there was stricken with paralysis. She lived only a few hours. Mrs. Keener was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Headley. Her father was killed during the civil war. She was a member of the M. E. church and was an excellent christian woman. Beside her husband and mother she is survived by four children: Frank Keener, of Youngstown, Ohio; Russell, Sylvester and Miss Hazel Keener, all at home. One brother, Marion Headley, of Ohio, also survives.

April 20, 1911


David Wood

David Wood, second son of William and Hannah Wood, was born in Greene County, Pa., October 20, 1833. His early life was spent at the old home in his native state. In 1854 he obeyed his Lord and Master by being baptized and united with the Church of Christ, at Holbrook, Pa. He enlisted in the 1st West Virginia Cavalry, at Wheeling, August 30, 1861, reenlisted in December 1863 and was honorably discharged at Wheeling, W. Va., July 15, 1865. He was first sergeant of the company from the time of his enlistment until he was discharged. At Blooming Gap engagement Mr. Wood took two prisoners. He was in fifty battles and skirmishes. He was captured by Mosby, but was soon rescued and at Bunker Hill and at Gettysburg horses were shot from under him. During the entire war he served his country well. In the Autumn of 1865 he came to Michigan and made his home in Coe township, Isabella county. On May 17, 1868, he was united in holy matrimony to Lydia M. Frary. This union was blessed with two children, Delphene and William J. Wood. William died at the age of 21 years. About ten years ago Mr. and Mrs. Wood and daughter moved to St. Louis. This place had been their home ever since. On Feb. 15, last, Mr. Wood fell and broke his shoulder, he was recovering from this injury, when on March 29, he was stricken with paralysis. He lived one week and one day after this, departing this life Thursday morning, April 6, 1911, being at that time 77 years, 5 months and 16 days old. He leaves a wife and one daughter, five brothers and one sister, besides many relatives further removed , and a large circle of friends to mourn his loss. The funeral was held at the home Saturday afternoon. It was conducted by Rev. J. Meese, of Shepherd. Interment in Oak Grove cemetery.

--St. Louis, Mich., Leader. Deceased is a brother of Edward Wood, of Rogersville, and had numerous other relatives in this county.

April 20, 1911


Mrs. Jacob Knisely

Mrs. Ida Knisely, wife of Jacob Knisely, of W. Brownsville, died at the West Penn hospital, Pittsburg, Sunday morning, April 30, aged 30 years. She had undergone an operation for appendicitis on Thursday, but did not rally from the shock. Mrs. Knisely was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Fordyce, of Morrisville, and beside the parents and her husband, who is now seriously ill in the Uniontown hospital, she is survived by three children and the following sisters and brother: Mrs. A. E. Gladden, Waynesburg; Mrs. James Sumney, Carnegie; Mrs. Hugh Jacobs, Canonsburg; Mrs. Fremont Jacobs, Waynesburg, Miss Dessie Fordyce and Andrew Fordyce, Pittsburg. The remains were brought to the home of her parents, at Morrisville, where funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in the Morrisville cemetery.

May 4, 1911


Lemley-Kiger

Mr. William Lawrence Lemley and Miss Icy M. Kiger, both of Mt. Morris, were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. J. C. McMinn, of Jefferson, Saturday afternoon, May 6, at 5 o'clock. The bride was attended by Miss Amy Dulaney as bridesmaid and Mr Kelsey Baer, served as best man. After the ceremony the party came to Waynesburg where a wedding dinner was served at the Blair hotel. The bride is a successful school teacher and is highly esteemed. The groom is a carpenter and contractor and recently erected a handsome new residence in Mt. Morris in which the young couple will go to housekeeping. On Sunday a reception and dinner was given at the home of the bride.

May 11, 1911


Crago-Ridge

At the residence of the officiating minister, the Rev. John C. McMinn, of Jefferson, Saturday afternoon, May 20, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. W. F. Crago and Miss Tina Ridge, both of Rices Landing. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the home of the groom. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ridge, deceased, and is an estimable young woman. The groom is a son of Joseph Crago, deceased.

May 25, 1911


Mrs. Robert B. Headley

Mrs. Nettie Headley, wife of Robert B. Headley, of Pine Bank, died suddenly Monday evening, May 22, aged 39 years. Mrs. Headley had not been feeling well for a few days, but her condition was not considered serious. Monday evening she retired as usual and about eleven o'clock her husband upon going to her bedside found she had expired. Her death came as a great shock to her family and friends. Hrs. Headley was a daughter of Dr. J. L. Shriver, deceased, of Jolleytown, and was highly esteemed. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and was an excellent christian woman. Beside her husband she is survived by one daughter, Dorothy, aged five years. Her mother and the following brothers and sisters also survive: Dr. J. M. Shriver, of Waynesburg; Frank Shriver, Mrs. A. E. Clovis and Mrs. E. R. Clovis, of Jolleytown; W. G. Shriver, of Omaha, Neb.; I. N. Shriver, of Coates, Kansas; Mrs. J. D. Russell, of Columbus, Ohio, and Mrs. M. J. Lantz, of Fairmont, W. Va. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. McCoy. Interment in the Pine Bank Cemetery.

May 25, 1911


A. J. Shriver

A. J. Shriver died at his home, near Barnesville, Ohio, Saturday, May 20, 1911, aged almost 90 years. Mr. Shriver was born in Waynesburg, September 10, 1821. When a young man he removed to Wayne township, where he was a successful farmer until the failure of the Laramie Cattle company, which involved so many wealthy farmers of this county. Mr. Shriver lost a good farm by having bailed persons conncted with the cattle company. In 1890 he removed to Canonsburg, Pa., and later to Barnesville, Ohio. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. lodge for more than 65 years, both at Waynesburg and Blacksville, W. Va. The following children survive: A. J. Shriver, of Morgantown, W. Va.; Ellis, of Martins Ferry, Ohio; Ella, of Pennsboro, W. Va.; Tina, of Blacksville, W. Va.; John of Mannington, W. Va.; Jacob, of Freeport, Ohio; C. S., of Wallace, W. Va.; Lindsey and Sadie, of Martins Ferry, Ohio. Two sons are deceased. The funeral services were held on Monday and were in charge of the I.O.O.F. lodge, of Hendrysburg, Ohio. Interment in the I.O.O.F. cemetery at Hendrysburg.

May 25, 1911


Death of Engineer William Fry

Had Been Employed on W. & W. Railroad Almost Since Its Construction.

William Fry, well known in Waynesburg and along the Waynesburg and Washington Railroad, as a locomotive engineer, died in his home, on Elm street, at 11 o'clock, Saturday evening, June 17. In April, 1910, Mr. Fry suffered an attack of grippe and soon thereafter became afflicted with paralysis, which rendered him helpless.

He was born in Reading, Pa., Jan. 25, 1850, and when he reached young manhood began training for a locomotive engineer. He was employed on the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad until the great railroad strike of 1877, when he came to Waynesburg, and secured a position upon the narrow gauge road, which had been in operation only a year.

Strong in body and always ready for duty he continued in the service of this road year after year without even missing a trip, until his last illness. He was popular both in Waynesburg and with people along the road, having many acquaintances. He was a member of the Royal Arcanum and of the National Protective Legion.

On Sept. 14, 1871, he united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Kleinberger, who with eight children are surviving. The latter are: Mrs. Jesse Summersgill, Frank, Homer, Edgar, Ruth and Jane Fry, of Waynesburg; Mrs. John Lehman, of Allentown, N. J., and Mrs. Thomas Atkinson, of Mays Landing, N. J. One sister, Mr.s W. H. Parker, formerly of Waynesburg, but now of South Dakota, also survives him.

Funeral services were held from the home on Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Appleton Bash, pastor of the M. E. church. Interment in Green Mount cemetery.

June 22, 1911


Johnson-Stockdale

Mr. Frank Johnson and Miss Ella Stockdale, both of Rogersville, were united in marriage, Saturday evening, June 24, at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. O. M. Taylor, pastor of the M. E. church, of that place. The ceremony was witnessed by a few invited guests. After congratulations the wedding party returned to the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Ola Stockdale, where a wedding dinner was served. The bride is an estimable young lady, and the groom is a son of W. M. Johnson, of Rogersville, and is a prosperous young farmer.

June 29, 1911


Jesse Sproat

Jesse Sproat, son of Ross Sproat, deceased, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Z. T. Jewell, of East Waynesburg, Sunday morning, June 25, at 7:30 o'clock, aged 28 years. His death was due to tuberculosis. Mr. Sproat had been engaged in business here until about six months ago, when he was taken ill with pneumonia. Tuberculosis developed and he made a trip to Colorado with the hope of regaining his health, but received no benefits and returned to Waynesburg a few weeks ago. His mother and the following brothers and sisters survive: Mrs. Z. T. Jewell, of East Waynesburg; Joseph Sproat and Mrs. Solomon Gordon, of Franklin township; Bert Sproat, of Vanport, Pa.,and Mrs. Joseph Chambers, of Conneautville, Pa. The funeral services were held on Tuesday, at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. O. W. Bolton, pastor of the M. P. church at Fordyce. Interment was made in the Smith burying ground, near Jefferson.

June 29, 1911


Mrs. Martha Fordyce, widow of Barnet Fordyce, died at her home, in North East, Pa., unday, July 2, 1911, aged 62 years, of a complication of diseases. Mrs. Fordyce was a daughter of Charles and Nancy Mildred and was born near Waynesburg, November 8, 1848. She spent several years in North Dakota, returning to Waynesburg about nine years ago, where she resided until September, 1907, when she moved to North East, Pa. Mrs. Fordyce was an earnest christian woman, having been a life-long member of the Christian church until removing to North East, when she united with the Methodist Episcopal church. Nine children survive as follows: Silas, Amos, Woodruff and Mrs. Nancy Boyce, who all reside in the west; William, of Brownsville, Pa.; Alonzo, of Michigan; Charles, of Waynesburg; Mrs. Mary Phanco and Miss Flora Fordyce, of North East, Pa. One sister, Mrs. William Burke, of East Waynesburg and a brother, Thomas Mildred, of Missouri, also survive. The remains were brought to Waynesburg, Tuesday evening, and taken to the home of Jasper Dulaney, of East Waynesburg, where funeral services were held at 8 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. F. A. Bright, pastor of the Christian church. Interment was in the Fordyce cemetery, near Bluff, on Wednesday morning.

July 6, 1911


Edward Wood, a well known and highly respected citizen and a veteran of the civil war, died at his home in Rogersville, Saturday morning, July 15, at 9:30 o'clock, aged 76 years, after a short illness. Mr. Wood was a son of William and Anna Hartley Wood, deceased, and was born near Holbrook, this county, August 8, 1835. When a young man he united with the Holbrook Christian church, and all his life he had been active in church work. Mr. Wood served through the civil war as a member of Company I, First West Virginia cavalry and he took part in many important engagements, among them being the battle of Gettysburg. With him in the same regiment was his three brothers. On December 25, 1862, Mr. Wood was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Fordyce, who survives him, but is lying seriously ill with little hopes of her recovery. At the close of the war Mr. Wood with his family removed to Michigan where they remained until 1895 and then returned to Romney, W. Va. Six years ago they came to Rogersville which had since been their home. Beside his wife two children survive: C. F. Wood and Mrs. Annette Goodwin, both of Rogersville. Four brothers and one sister, who reside in the west, also survive. The funeral was held on Monday at 10 o'clock, in the Rogersville Chirstian church, conducted by the Rev. W.E. Reeves and Rev. O. M. Taylor. Interment in the Fordyce cemetery.

July 20, 1911


In Memoriam

Edward, son of William and Hannah Hartley Wood, was born near Holbrook, Pa., August 8, 1835, being the third of a family of eleven children. Died at Rogersville, Pa., July 15, 1911, after a short illness of paralysis.

In 1854, he united with the Holbrook Christian church and ever lived a consistent christian life. On Aug. 30, 1861, he enlisted in Co. I, First W. Va., Cav., at Wheeling, and served three years and nearly four months, taking part in many important battles of the civil war, including Gettysburg. At the close of this great battlehis division of cavalry pursued Lee's army as it retreated and at Monterey, Md., captured 1,500 prisoners and 7 miles of wagon train. During this engagement, while acting as advance guard, he captured seven confederates.

On Dec. 25, 1862, he was united in marriage with Sarah Fordyce, who survives him. To this union were born four children, Archibald, who died in infancy; Clarinda, who died at the age of 7 years, and Corydon F. and Mrs. Annette Goodwin, of Rogersville.

In 1865 he removed to Isabella county, Michigan, which at that time was very sparsely settled and covered with heavy timber. He bought a farm and for many years he and his faithful wife endured the hardships and privations of pioneer life. During his residence here he served 16 years continuously as a school director of his township.

In 1895 the family located at Romney, W. Va., residing there until December, 1900, when they returned to Greene county, Pa., locating at Rogersville.

The deceased was a man of kind, cheerful disposition, honest, truthful and obliging, and was loved and respected by all who knew him. He took much interest in religious work, loved to read the Bible and was ready and willing to answer the call of his Master and enter into that eternal rest with the redeemed.

Services were held at the Rogersville Christian church, July 17, conducted by Rev. W. E. Reeves, the pastor, assisted by O. M. Taylor, of the M. P. church, after which he was laid to rest in the Fordyce cemetery, wrapped in the old flag he loved so well, there to await the resurrection.

Life's work well done

Life's race well run,

Now comes rest.

July 27, 1911


Mrs. Arthur Hoy

Mrs. Rebecca Grove Hoy, widow of Arthur Hoy, deceased, died at her home, near Spragg, this county, Sunday evening, July 23, aged 64 years. Mrs. Hoy was an excellent christian woman, being a member of the Claughton Chapel Methodist Episcopal church and was highly esteemed in the community in which she had always lived. Six sons and one daughter survive as follows: Thomas Hoy, of Plain City, Ohio; D. L. Hoy, of Deer Lick; Otho, of Kirby; Marion, of Spragg; And William, Simon and Miss Cora Hoy, at home. One brother, Thomas Grove, of Oak Forest, and one sister, Mrs. Jane Dulaney, of Brock, also survive. The funeral services were held on Tuesday, at 2 p.m. Interment in Claughton Chapel cemetery.

July 27, 1911


Sproat-Rhodes

On Wednesday, July 19, 1911, at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. W. G. Carl, 411 9th street, Monongahela, Pa., occurred the marriage of Miss Stella J. Rhodes, of Jefferson, and Mrs. Charles Ross Sproat, of Waynesburg. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Othaniel Rhodes, of Jefferson. She is a graduate of Jefferson Academy, at Canonsburg, and Dana's Musical Institute, at Warren, Ohio. The groom attended California State Normal and Waynesburg College. After teaching in the public schools for several years he accepted a position in the revenue service. Both young people are highly respected and have a host of friends who wish them a long and prosperous career. Mr. and Mrs. Sproat will spend their honeymoon at points along the Atlantic coast. Owing to the serious illness of his wife, Rev. W. H. McKiveen, pastor of the Jefferson Baptist church, of which the bride is a member, could not attend the wedding, to the regret of all concerned.

July 27, 1911


Arzie L. Delaney

Arzie L. Dulaney died at the Waynesburg hospital, Thursday evening, August 3, aged 26 years, after an illness of eighteen months from cancer of the bowels. Mr. Dulaney was a son of Mr. and Mrs. David Dulaney, of Franklin township. Besides the parents the following brothers and sisters survive: Otho Dulaney, of Franklin township; Thomas I Dulaney, of Waynesburg; Mrs. William Conklin, of Plain City, O.; Mrs. Cephas Kiger, of Clayeville; William Dulaney, of Follansbee, W. Va.; Earl, Furman and Charles, at home. The funeral services were held Saturday morning, in the Claughton Chapel church, at 10 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Appleton Bash, pastor of the Waynesburg Methodist Episcopal church. INterment in the Claughton Chapel cemetery.

August 10, 1911


William Fox

William Fox, one of the oldest residents in this county, died at his home in Perry township, Sunday, July 23, aged 91 years. His death was due to infirmities incident to old age. Mr. Fox was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Fox, deceased, and was one of a family of sixteen children. He was born on the farm on which he died, having spent his entire life there. Mr. Fox was twice married. His first being Miss Elizabeth Dulaney and to this union were born ten children, eight of whom are living as following: Jonathan, John, Lindsey, Kennedy, William, Clark, Mrs. Samuel Lemley and Mrs. Marion Renner, all of Greene county. The first wife died in 1870. For his second wife he married Mrs. Rhoda Hite and to this union one child was born, Miss Della Fox, at home. The second wife has been dead for a number of years. Besides the children, 34 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren survive. The funeral was held Wednesday, Juy 26. The services were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Teats, the Rev. Mrs. Anvil and the Rev. Mr. Mossburg, all of near Mount Morris. Interment was made in the Cedar Grove cemetery.

August 10, 1911


A family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Hartley, of near Mt. Morris, a few days ago, when their nine children with their families were present and enjoyed a most happy reunion. Mr. Hartley is 73 years of age while his wife is one year younger. The children are, Mrs. David Lemley, Mount Morris; C. S. Hartley, Kirby; Luther Hartley, Wadestown, W. Va.; Jesse Hartley, Waynesburg; Ephraim Hartley, Mt. Morris; Rev. W. T. Hartley, Noblestown; Mrs. Attie Shriver, Rogersville; Mrs. Kuhn Barrackman, Morgantown, W. Va., Mrs. John L. Wood, Reddy, W. Va.

August 17, 1911


George M. Stoops

George M. Stoops, a well known printer and foreman of the Democrat office, died at the Waynesburg hospital, Tuesday evening, August 22, at 11 o'clock. His death was due to appendicitis, followed by peritonitis. He was 36 years of age. Mr. Stoops was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stoops, of Kirby, this county, and learned the printing trade in the Greene County Democrat office, after which he worked for eighteen months in the office of the New Dominion at Morgantown, W. Va., returning to Waynesburg in 1898 and had since that time been foreman in the Democrat office. He was unmarried and was greatly devoted to his parents. During his eighteen years' absence from home he never failed each week to write a letter to his mother. Mr. Stoops was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and was highly respected. Beside his parents he is survived by one brother, J. E. Stoops, of Sunnyside, Pa. Funeral services were held in the M. E. church Wednesday at one o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Appleton Bash. The remains were later taken to his home at Kirby where further services will be held today. Interment in the cemetery at Kirby. A beautiful floral piece from the printers of Waynesburg adorned the casket.

August 24, 1911


Mrs. Elzie Wade

Mrs. Elizabeth Roberts Wade, wife of Elzie Wade, died at their home in Jolleytown, Thursday afternoon, August 24, aged 62 years, after a lingering illness from a complication of diseases. Mrs. Wade was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and was widely known and highly esteemed. Beside her husband she is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Joseph Stoops, of Kirby; Miss Sarah Roberts, of Blacksville, W. Va.; Mrs. James Herrington, of Oklahoma; Dr. G. B. Roberts, of Vanderbilt, Pa., and J. M. Roberts, of Kirby. The funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock.

August 31, 1911


Hartley-Williams

At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams, of near Mapletown, Wednesday, Sept. 6, was solemnized the marriage of their only daughter, Miss Grace Williams and Josephus L. Hartley, of Greensboro, R. D. 1. The ceremony was performed at high noon by the Rev. John C. McMinn, of Jefferson, in the presence of a number of invited guests. The bride was attended by her cousin, Miss Asia Donham, as maid of honor and Robert Hartley, cousin of the groom, was best man. Following the ceremony a sumptuous wedding dinner was served. The bride is a young woman of charming personality and a universal favorite. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hartley and is a young man of sterling integrity and a prosperous young farmer. A large circle of friends extend congratulations and sincere good wishes to the happy couple. A reception and dinner were given at the home of the groom's parents on Friday. Rev. John C. McMinn, who performed the ceremony also read the services that united the parents of the bride in marriage on December 1, 1885. Among the guests present were Mr. and Mrs. john Barbe, Mr. Mrs. Ellsworth Donham, Mr. and Mrs. Kelley Teal, Mr. and Mrs. Dawson South and Edward Williams.

September 14, 1911


Jesse Burge died at his home, at Elm Grove, Sunday, September 10, aged 34 years, of typhoid fever. Mr. Burge is a son of Alpheus and Mary Fordyce Burge, deceased, and formerly resided at Woodruff, this county, where he has many friends. His wife who was Miss Anna Minton, of Graysville, survives with two sons, Ralph and Harry. The funeral was held on Monday. Interment in Graysville cemetery.

September 14, 1911


Newton Lemley, of Mt. Morris, has purchased a five passenger Overland touring car from Rush Brothers and Tustin, of East Waynesburg.

October 5, 1911


Serious injuries were sustained by Joshua Pyles, a well known farmer of near Kirby, on Wednesday, last, when he fell from a silo on the farm of Elas Baily, of Kirby. Mr. Pyles had finished filling the silo when he accidently fell to the ground, a distance of thirty feet. He was picked up unconscious and carried to his home. Dr. L. S. McNeely was called and found he had sustained internal injuries and bruises. He is improving slowly and it is thought he will fully recover.

October 12, 1911


Hoskinson-Milliken

At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Milliken, East Lincoln street, Wednesday, October 18, was solemnized the marriage of their daughter, Miss Eva Milliken and Mr. William Victor Hoskinson, of Waynesburg. The ceremony was performed at 2:30 o'clock, by the Rev. Appleton Bash, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, in the presence of the immediate family and a few friends. The bride is a most estimable young woman and is popular in the younger social set. The groom is a son of Dr. George Hoskinson, deceased, and is an excellent young man. Mr. and Mrs. Hoskinson left on the 3:05 train on a wedding trip to Niagara Falls, Toronto, Canada and other points of interest. Upon their return they will reside in Waynesburg.

October 26, 1911


Nichols-Headlee

Mrs. Edward C. Nichols, of Oak Forest, and Miss Clara R. Headlee, of Mt. Morris, were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. Appleton Bash, pastor of the Waynesburg M. E. church, Wednesday evening, October 18. Mr. and Mrs. Nichols are both well known school teachers and were in Waynesburg attending the teacher's institute and the marriage was kept a secret until the close of the institute. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Headlee, of Mt. Morris, and is teaching the Cowell school, in Perry township. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Inghram Nichols, of Oak Forest, and is teacher of the Oak Forest school.

October 26, 1911


Mrs. Malinda Fordyce, of near Bluff, was given a pleasant surprise on Sunday when about seventy of her friends and relatives gathered at her home with well filled baskets to celebrate her 71st birthday anniversary. Mrs. Fordyce is a daughter of Spencer and Nancy Simmons, deceased of near Clarksville, and was born October 30, 1840. She was the recipient of many useful presents.

November 2, 1911


Baily-Fry

At the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. William Fry, North Richhill street, Wednesday, November 22, was solemnized the marriage of her daughter, Miss Ruth Fry and Mr. Frank Baily, of Morgantown, W. Va. The ceremony was performed at high noon by the Rev. Appleton Bash, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, in the presence of the immediate friends and relatives of the young couple. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served. The bride is a graduate of the high school and also of the Waynesburg Business college. She is a most estimable young lady. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Baily, of Morgantown, W. Va., and connected with the Elmore Automobile company, of Morgantown. Mr. and Mrs. Baily left on a wedding trip, after which they will reside in Morgantown, W. Va.

November 23, 1911


Jesse Fordyce has purchased the Edisonia theatre on West Main street, from Charles Cross, who has been the proprietor for the past fourteen months. Mr. Fordyce, who has been connected with the Lantz hotel, took charge of the theatre on Monday.

November 23, 1911


Mrs. Kendall Brant died at her home in Wayne township, Friday, December 1, aged 65 years, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Brant was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Stewart, deceased. She was a member of the Christian church. Besides her husband the following sons and daughters survive: James C. Brant, of Plain City, O.; W. E. Brant, at home; Miss Lyda Brant, at home; Mrs. John R. Reese, of Knoxville, Tenn., and Mrs. George Stephens, of Blacksville, W. Va. She also leaves one stepson, M. L. Brant, of New Freeport, and a stepdaughter, Mrs. W. E. Spragg, of Waynesburg. The following brothers and sisters survive: Stephen and John Stewart, of Franklin township; Thomas Stewart, of Wayne township; Lindsey Stewart, of Center township, and Mrs. Levi Phillips, of Wayne township.

December 7, 1911


Mrs. Jane Sellers

Mrs. Jane Sellers died at her home in Rogersville, Sunday morning, December 31, aged 70 years, after an illness of several months, of general debility. Mrs. Sellers was a daughter of William and Salome Wisecarver Orndoff, deceased and had spent her entire life in Rogersville and vicinity. Her husband, Asa Sellers, died seventeen years ago. Mrs. Sellers was a member of the M. P. church and was highly respected. The following children survive: William L., of Limestone, W. Va.; Atkinson, of Kansas, and David R., of Rogersville. She is also survived by four brothers and one sister: William Orndoff, of Oak Forest; John, of Harveys; Isaac, of Holbrook; Lindsey, of Roxbury, O.; Mrs. D. S. Orndoff, of Rogersville. The funeral services were held on Monday at 1 o'clock, conducted by the Revs. O. M. Taylor and W. S. Martin. Interment in Rosemont cemetery.

January 4, 1912


Family Have Narrow Escape When Dwelling Burns

Suffer from Extreme Cold - Children in Bare Feet Seek Shelter in Zero Weather

On Saturday evening, about 7:30, a dwelling on the farm of Caleb Ely, at Oak Forest, this county, occupied by his son, Robert and family, was destroyed by fire, together with its contents.

The fire was supposed to have been caused by a gas jet burning at the top of a stairway, from which the wood had caught. Mr. Ely was at the time away from the house looking after the feeding of stock. Mrs. Ely in preparation for having some of the children retire, opened the door at the foot of the stairwayand discovered that the entire upper protion of the building was in flames. Two of the children had removed their shoes and stockings, but fearing that they were in imminent danger, the mother had them hurriedly leave the house. There were six children in all and they had but scanty protection from the biting cold, the mercury being at zero. The two who were in their bare feet were unable to secure their shoes and stockings. A little boy was sent to summon his father and Mrs. Ely ran into the house to attempt to secure some of the furniture, but could only save a small amount. In the attempt she fell and severely sprained one of her ankles. All later sought refuge in the home of Caleb Ely, a quarter of a mile distant, where they will reside for the balance of the winter. One of the children without shoes and stockings suffered severely from frosted feet.

The dwelling was old and was valued at $600, while the furniture was valued at $300. There was insurance of $200 upon tha latter. Robert Ely is a brother of W. P. Ely, of Waynesburg.

January 11, 1912


James Patterson

James Patterson, a well known and highly respected citizen, died at his home, near Kirby, this county, Tuesday evening, January 2, aged 81 years, of paralysis. Mr. Patterson was a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Patterson, deceased, and had spent his entire life in Whiteley township. He was a successful farmer and stock raiser and was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Five children survive as follows: W. W. Patterson, of St. Joseph, Mo.;Jacob J., of Fordyce; George, of East Waynesburg; Lindsey, of near Waynesburg, and Mrs. Otho Orndoff, of Whiteley township. Five brothers and one sister also survive, John Patterson, of Chicago; W. H. Patterson, of Kansas; Noah, of Waynesburg; J. S. and Rufus Patterson, of Whiteley township, and Mrs. Henry Spragg, of Oak Forest. The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock, in the Claughton Chapel M. E. church, conducted by the Rev. John C. McMinn. Interment in the Claughton Chapel cemetery.

January 11, 1912


William Donley

William Donley, a well known and highly respected citizen, died at his home in Mt. Morris, this county, Saturday evening, Jan. 20. He was one of the oldest citizens of that community, being in his 94th year. He was a member of the M. E. church. His wife died about three years ago. One son, Arthur Donley, survives. The funeral was held on Monday.

January 25, 1912


George Lemley

George Lemley, a well known farmer and stock raiser, died at his home near Mt. Morris, Sunday, January 28, aged 63 years, after a few day's illness of pneumonia. Mr. Lemley was an active member of the Methodist Episcopal church and was highly respected. His wife and five children, Mrs. Lindsey Howard, Mrs. Lloyd Cassidy, Mrs. Ella Anderson, P. H. Lemley and Garland Lemley, all of Mt. Morris, survive. His mother, Mrs. Leah Lemley, who is 90 years of age, and the following brothers and sisters also survive: D. N., Harvey and Charles H. Lemley, Mrs. Mary J. Headley, all of Mt. Morris, and Mrs. Sarah Dulaney, of Wadestown, W. Va. The funeral was held on Tuesday at 1 o'clock. Interment in the Mt. Morris cemetery.

February 1, 1912


Lemley-Huffman

Mr. Raymond Lemley and Miss Hazel Huffman, of Franklin township, were united in marriage Saturday, January 27, at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. F. A. Bright, pastor of the Waynesburg Christian church. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Huffman and at the time of her marriage was a student at Waynesburg college. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lemley, of Franklin township and is a prosperous young farmer.

February 8, 1912


Asbury Wade

Asbury Wade, a well known and prominent farmer, died at his home at Brock, this county, Friday evening, February 23, aged 74 years, after a lingering illness of kidney trouble. Beside his wif ehe is survived by the following children: Mrs. Pleasy Conklin, of Fairmont, W. Va.; Mrs. Luke Minor, of Blacksville, W. Va.; Thomas and S. M. Wade, of Brock, and Miss Louie Wade, at home. Four brothers also survive: Spencer Wade, of Brave; A. A. Wade, of Blacksville; Alpheus and Morgan Wade, of Brock. The funeral was held on Sunday at 10 a.m. Interment was made in the Fairview cemetery.

February 29, 1912


After drill on Tuesday evening, Captain W. C. Montgomery gave an enjoyable "smoker" to the members of Company K, in the armory, in honor of Sergeant Valentine, a member of the United States Regular army and also a veteran of the Spanish-American war. Major Ed. Martin gave an address on "Patriotism and Arbitration," and Sergeant Valentine addressed the members on the "Interest of the Company and a Soldier's First Duty," and also other addresses were given. A large number of the members were present. First Lieut. John Wallace acted as toastmaster.

March 14, 1912


Back From California

Party of Waynesburg People Return After Spending the Winter There.

Mr. and Mrs. John H. Moredock, their daughter, Miss Edna Moredock, and Mrs. Elizabeth Stephens, of Waynesburg, who had spent the winter at Long Beach, Cal., arrived home on Friday evening. Mrs. Clara Dowlin, Mrs. Moredock's sister, who went west with the party, stopped in Colorado, on her return to visit her son.

Those who returned here report a most delightful winter on the Pacific coast. Mr. Moredock met his cousin, John Moredock, formerly of Greene county, there, whom he had not seen for 43 years. The latter has a farm not far from Long Beach and took the Waynesburg visitors on several fine trips in his automobile. They say the flowers were in bloom all winter and that oranges could be bought for about ten cents per peck. Meats are higher in price there than in Waynesburg, but vegetables are cheaper, making the cost of living about the same, or a little less, than at home.

They all enjoyed good health and met a number of former Waynesburg people including Mr. and Mrs. john A. Moore and H. H. Blachley.

March 21, 1912


William C. Lemley

William Clarence Lemley, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Lemley, of near Kirby, died Sunday morning, March 17, aged 14 months, of a complication of diseases. Beside the parents, two brothers and two sisters survive. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon. Interment in Claughton Chapel cemetery.

March 21, 1912


Mrs. David Lemley

Mrs. Leah Lemley, widow of David Lemley, deceased, and one of the oldest residents of Greene county, died at her home in Mt. Morris, Wednesday, March 13, aged 90 years. Mrs. Lemley had been in her usual health on retiring Tuesday evening, and Wednesday morning she was found seriously ill, having sustained a stroke of paralysis during the night. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and was highly esteemed. The following children survive: Charles Lemley, Mrs. M. J. Headlee, D. N. Lemley, Harvey Lemley, all of Mt. Morris, and Mrs. William Delaney, Wadestown, W. Va. One sister survives, Mrs. Mary Woodruff, of Jollytown. Mrs. Lemley also leaves 35 grandchildren and 41 great-grandchildren. The funeral was held on Friday. Interment in the Mt. Morris cemetery.

March 21, 1912


In Memoriam.

Leah Headlee-Lemley was born August 31, 1822. She was the daughter of Charles and Mary Garney Headlee. Born on Shannon run, in Perry township, her early life was spent in that community. Long before the building of a church in the Shannon run vicinity, the itinerant Methodist Episcopal preacher conducted ser-vices in the neighborhood, either at the home of Abraham Delany or that of Eli Headlee. It was at a service on one of these occasions when Leah Headlee, a girl of thirteen years, was converted by giving her heart to the Savior and her name to the church. For more than three-quarters of a century she lived a consistent christian life. Leah Headlee was united in marriage with David Lemley, Sept. 10, 1840. Mr. Lemley preceded his beloved wife to the better land by a duration of almost eleven years, departing this life March 24, 1901. To this union were born eight children, one of whom, Asbury, died in early childhood. Nannie Lemley Woodruff, wife of the Rev. Elwood Woodruff, of the East Ohio Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, was called from labor to reward some twenty years ago. George Lemley, of Mt. Morris, heard and answered the call, "It is enough, come up higher," only a few short weeks before his beloved mother answered the summons, "come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world." Mrs. Lemley leaves to mourn her departure one sister, Mrs. Mary Woodruff, of California. Charles H. Lemley, the oldest of this family of children, survives his mother, also Mary J. Lemley Headlee, a daughter, Harvey Lemley, a son, Sarah Lemley Delany, a daughter of St. Leo, W. Va., and David Newton Lemley, the youngest son and child of the family, all of Mt. Morris, Pa., save the exception noted above.

The greater part of the married life of Mrs. Lemley was spent on the home in which she died, about one mile west of Mt. Morris, on one of those spacious bottom lands for which the valley of old Dunkard is so noted. Here at this spot so dear to the memory of so many "sorrowing not without hope" loved ones; here where this grand old stream strikes out boldly from the base of the almost precipitous hill making its wide circle about the fertile fields for a distance of a mile or more and returning to the same hill only a few hundred yards whence it left this protecting shelter; here surrounded by creek and hill with sentinels of oak, spruce and birch, as it were hemmed in from the outside world, yet where the most hospitable welcome was always accorded acquiantance and stranger alike, her relatives and friends, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren received blessingand happiness and good will unstinted. Truly this couple of pioneers (for such they may be termed) not only cleared the forest and cultivated the land, but laid well and deeply the foundation of christian character, which leads to the highest ideal of manhood and womanhood. Here grandfather and grandmother Lemley spent the greater part of their married life, and here the bereft widow, mother and grandmother waited with loving patience the coming of her Lord. How oft she said to her loved ones, "I thought, yea even hoped during the night He would take me to Himself and home and the loved ones who have gone on before."

The life of Mrs. Lemley, which was drawing toward the century mark, was one of great activity and untiring service. For the past few years her strength, both in body and mind, had waned. During the winter she was seriously ill, but just previous to death, was thought to be better. On the morning of her demise she was taken suddenly worse and did not rally. As the day drew on and evening approached, the evntide, the setting sun in her life went down, not out, March 13, 1912, to rise and shine on a fairer shore. The funeral service was conducted on Friday, March 15, 1912, at 10 a.m., in the Methodist Protestant church, at Mt. Morris, Rev. J. H. Mossberg, pastor, Rev. L. S. Anyill, of the Methodist Episcopal church, South, offered prayer; Rev. F. L. Teets, of the Methodist Episcopal church, read the scripture; Rev. Stewart, Mrs. Lemley's pastor, and pastor of the Buckeye Methodist church, of which the deceased was a member at the time of her death, preached the funeral sermon. The body was laid to rest by the side of the tomb of her husband, in Cedar Grove cemetery, Mt. Morris, her spirit having ere this ascended to God, who gave it. In the quiet of our home with the voices of our children ringing in our ears, and our mind throbbing with the happy memories of the past, we do not think of our departed one as dead, but that she "liveth and shall never die," liveth in a fuller and more beautiful sense than ever before. It would be unjust to say to the weeping ones, "weep not," but your tears should not only be those of sorrow, but those of joy as well.

April 4, 1912


Birthday Party

The beautiful country home of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Murdock was the scene of a happy social event, March 23, it being the fifth anniversary of their nephew, Charles A. Roberts. The diversions of the afternoon consisted of both outdoor and indoor games, such as little folks enjoy. An elaborate four course luncheon was served by the hostess, the color scheme being pink and whoite. Those present were T. L. Wiley, Mr. and Mrs. Murdock, Mrs. Mattie Marshall, Mrs. Alberta Warne, Paul Biddle, Allen Stevenson, Hester Grooms, Lula Warne, Russell Grooms, Boyd Warne, Anna and Lena Guseman, Esther Warne, Edwin Deems, Charles Roberts and Olive Deems, of Carmichaels; Adda Walsh, Wiley Riffle, Louise Welsh, Lillian Riffle and Elizabeth Welsh, of Adah; Mary Lantz, Willie and Earl McMinn, of Pleasant Hill. Charles received many nice and useful presents, also twenty-two beautiful post cards. As the day was closing and the guests were departing all voted Mr. and Mrs. Murdock, the best host and hostess, charming entertainers.

April 4, 1912


Mrs. E. W. Hartley

Mrs. Sarah Headley Hartley, wife of E. W. Hartley, died at their home near Mt. Morris, Sunday, March 31, aged 72 years. Mrs. Hartley was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and was highly esteemed. Beside her husband she leaves the following children to mourn her loss: Mrs. David Lemley, Mt. Morris; C. S. Hartley, Kirby; L. E. Hartley, Wadestown, W. Va.; Jesse L. Hartley, Waynesburg; E. E. Hartley, at home; Rev. W. T. Hartley, Dravosburg; Mrs. Kuhn Barrickman, Cassville, W. Va.; Mrs Haddie Shriver, Rogersville, and John L. Hartley, Reedy, W. Va. One brother, Joseph Headley, of Whiteley, and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth V. Shriver, of Rogersville, also survive. Funeral services were held on Tuesday. Interment in the Mt. Morris cemetery.

April 4, 1912


Mrs. Eli Orndoff

Mrs. Martha Orndoff, widow of Eli Orndoff, deceased, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edmund Scott, of near Graysville, Wednesday, April 2, aged 80 years, of infirmities incident to old age. Mrs. Orndoff was an excellent christian woman and was highly esteemed. The following children survive: Mrs. Edmund Scott and Mrs. Enlo Scott, of near Graysville; Mrs. Thompson Weaver, of Rogersville; James Orndoff, of Ruffs creek; Joseph, of Pursley and Barnet, of Rogersville. The funeral was held on Friday. Interment in the Rosemont cemetery at Rogersille.

April 11, 1912


Lemley-Scott

Announcement was made on Tuesday of the marriage of Miss Anna Scott and Mr. Russell L. Lemley, both of Waynesburg, which had taken place at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev.. David Jones, pastor of the M. P. church on Monday, March 4. The bride is the adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Scott, of East Waynesburg and is an estimable young woman. The groom is the son of Francis M. Lemley and is employed in the Cooper and Bell clothing store. Mr. and Mrs. Lemley will reside with the groom's father on East Greene street.

April 18, 1912


Dille-Headley

Mr. Paul Dille and Miss Nettie Headley, both of East Waynesburg, were united in marriage, Wednesday evening, April 10, at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. A. S. Kelley, East Lincoln street. The bride is a daughter of M. P. Headley, and the groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Minton Dille, and is a painter and paper hanger by trade. Mr. and Mrs. Dille will reside in East Waynesburg.

April 18, 1912


Miss Edna Church died at the home of her uncle, Ross Stockdale, on South Morgan street, Wednesday evening, June 5, aged 15 years, of tuberculosis. Miss Church was a daughter of Edward Church, deceased, and is survived by her stepmother, one brother, two half-sisters and one half-brother. She was a member of the Christian church. The funeral services were held Friday at one o'clock, in the Christian church, conducted by the Rev. J. H. McCartney. Interment in Rosemont cemetery, Rogersville.

June 13, 1912


Barnet Eagon

Barnet Eagon, formerly of this county, died at his home, at Downs, W. Va., Friday, June 7, aged 74 years, of heart failure. Mr. Eagon was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Uriah Eagon, deceased, of near Rogersville, and after his marriage to Miss Nancy Thomas he located at Nettle Hill, this county, where he resided for a time, later removing to West Virginia, where at the time of his death he owned a large farm on which was a number of producing oil wells. Beside his wife he is survived by an adopted daughter, Mrs. William Reese, of near Mannington, W. Va., and one sister, Emma Huffman, of Waynesburg.

June 13, 1912


Stockdale-Dinsmore

At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dinsmore, in Richhill township, Thursday, June 20, was solemnized the marriage of their daughter, Miss Harriet V. Dinsmore and Prof. S. Frank Stockdale, of Waynesburg. The ceremony was performed at noon by the Rev. David Graham, of Washington, Pa., in the presence of a number of guests. The bride was attended by Miss Ida B. Kreider, of Philadelphia, as bridesmaid, and County Superintendent Harry D. Freeland, of Waynesburg, served as the groom's best man. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served. The bride is a well known nurse, having graduated from the Jefferson hospital, Philadelphia, and has spent some time in Waynesburg. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Stockdale, of Nettle Hill, and has been proprietor of the Waynesburg Business college for several years. He expects soon to go upon the lecture platform, having already been engaged by the National Lyceum bureau as an entertainer. Prof. and Mrs. Stockdale left on an extended wedding trip. Upon their return they will reside in Valparaiso, Indiana.

June 27, 1912


George H. Burnette, automobile dealer of Carmichaels, was in Waynesburg, Monday, returning from Morgantown. Mr. Burnette has sold six Ford cars this spring and had about completed arrangements for the sale of several more, but is unable to obtain them, as the Ford factory announces that it has disposed of all the machines they can turn out this season, with the exception of about 1,000 delivery wagons.

June 27, 1912


W. W. Headley, who has been a bookkeeper in the American National bank for the past four years has accepted a similar position in the Citizens National bank. He is an accomodating and excellent young man.

July 4, 1912


James T. Donley

James T. Donley, a well known and highly respected citizen, died at his home at Bald Hill, this county, Friday morning, June 28, aged 43 years. Mr. Donley had been in poor health for some time and Thursday evening was taken seriously ill and died a few hours later. Beside his wife and two small children he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Daniel DOnley, of Bald Hill, and the following brothers and sisters: Cyrus Donley, of Bald Hill; Jesse Donley, of Mt. Morris; Mrs. William Bayles, of Bowlby, W. Va., and Mrs. William King, of Davistown. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon. INterment in Bald Hill cemetery.

July 4, 1912


Isaac Wells

Isaac Wells, a well known citizen , died at his home in Rogersville, Wednesday morning, July 3, aged 74 years, of paralysis. Mr. Wells was a member of the Christian church and always took and active interest in church work. Beside his wife, one son, James Wells, of Eldorado, Kansas, and the following brothers and sisters survive: William and Abraham Wells, Mrs. Kate Thompson and Miss Margaret Wells, of Oak Forest, and John Wells, of Waynesburg. The funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon. Interment in Rosemont cemetery, Rogersville.

July 11, 1912


Mr. and Mrs. Walter Headley and son, Milton, of Rutan, had a runaway accident on Thursday last in which Mrs. Headley was painfully injured, and Mr. Headley sustained severe bruises. The horse that they were driving was considered a quiet one, but for some unknown reason it took flight and ran away, throwing the occupants out. Mrs. headley was caught in the wheel and dragged some distance before the horse was stopped. She sustained severe cuts and bruises about the head and shoulders. Milton Headley escaped uninjured.

July 25, 1912


Inghram Kent, a prominent citizen, of Brave, this county, suffered a stroke of paralysis last Thursday, shortly after noon. His right side was affected and especially his power of speech. He was not able to speak until Saturday. We were glad to learn, upon inquiry, yesterday, that he is now improving and is able to walk about some. His friends hope that he may soon entirely recover.

July 25, 1912


William A. Rinehart

William A. Rinehart, a well known citizen, died at his home in East Waynesburg, Sunday evening, July 21, aged 65 years. His death was the result of a stroke of paralysis. Mr. Rinehart had resided the greater part of his life on Frosty run, this county, where he was successfully engaged in farming and stock raising. He removed to East Waynesburg about years ago, but continued to look after his farm. His wife and one son, F. O. Rinehart, of East Waynesurg, survive. Mr. Rinehart was a member of the M. P. church. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Rush. Interment in Green Mount cemetery.

July 25, 1912


Whyte-Kerns

Mr. Clyde Whyte, of Rogersville, and Miss Georgia Kerns, of Waynesburg, were united in marriage Saturday evening, July 27, at the residence of the officiating minister, the Rev. J. Calvin Mead, D. D., pastor of the Waynesburg Presbyterian church. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Kerns, of Waynesburg, and the groom holds a position with the Waynesburg Pressed Steel company. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Long, of East Waynesburg. Mr. and Mrs. Whyte will reside in Waynesburg.

August 1, 1912


Burris Blaker, the two-year-old son of John L. Blaker, of Mt. Morris, had a narrow escape from serious injury on Saturday when he was run over by a team of horses and buggy. The child started to cross the street and the driver of the team did not see him and the little fellow was knocked down and the buggy passed over him. When the child was picked up it was found he was uninjured except for a few bruises.

August 1, 1912


Lindsey Fox

Lindsey Fox, a well known citizen, died at his home, near Mt. Morris, Sunday, August 11, after a short illness. He is survived by his wife and three children: Dennis Fox, Mrs. Kelsey Lemley and Mrs. Ola Russell. Three brothers also survive: Clay Fox, of Nebraska; Harry Fox, of Jollytown and Henry B. Fox, of Mt. Morris. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon. Interment in Mt. Morris cemetery.

August 15, 1912


Mrs. Edward Wood

Mrs. Sarah Wood, widow of Edward Wood, died at the home of her son, C. F. Wood, of Rogersville, Monday evening, August 19, aged 78 years, of paralysis. Mrs. Wood was a daughter of Archibald and Nancy Leonard Fordyce, deceased, and was born in Center township. On December 25, 1865, she was united in marriage with Edward Wood, who died about a year ago. Mrs. Wood was a life-long member of the Christian church and was highly esteemed. Two children survive, C. F. Wood and Mrs. Annette Goodwin, of Rogersville. Also one brother, Dr. Jacob Fordyce, of Farwell, Mich., and a sister, Mrs. Mariah Wood, of Holbrook. The funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the Rogersville Christian church, consucted by the Rev. J. W. Stewart, of Harrisburg. Interment in the Fordyce cemetery.

August 22, 1912


Miss Lydia Brant, daughter of Kendall Brant, died at her home near Spragg, Sunday morning, August 18, aged 29 years, after a year's illness of tuberculosis. Miss Brant was a member of the St. Anne Roman Catholic church of Waynesburg and was highly esteemed. Beside her father she is survived by two sisters and two brothers, Mrs. John Reese, of Knoxville, Pa., Mrs. George Stephens, of Blacksville, W. Va., James Brant, of Plain City, Ohio, and W. E. Brant, at home, and a half sister, Mrs. W. E. Spragg, of East Waynesburg. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon in the Fairall church, conducted by the Rev. Father Wilkie of the St. Anne's Catholic church. Interment in Fairall cemetery.

August 22, 1912


Mrs. Jacob Morris

Mrs. Catherine Morris, wife of Jacob Morris, died at their home near Delphene, this county, Sunday, August 25, aged 44 years. Mrs. Morris was a member of the Centennial Church of God and was highly esteemed. Beside her husband she is survived by six children, Roscoe, Fannie, George, James, Riley and Rex, all at home. The funeral was held Sunday. Interment in the Higgins cemetery.

August 29, 1912


In Memoriam

Washington George Headlee was born April 20th 1842 in Perry township. He was the son of Eli Headlee and Mary Dulaney Headlee. Mr. Headlee was of English decent [sic], his more immediate amcestry having settled in the colony of New Jersey, from whence came the great-grandfather, Ephraim Headlee, who settled on Shannon Run. This ardent pioneer prepared the way for the coming generations. Under the circumstances of this partially accomplished mission the subject of this sketch grew to manhood. Surrounding such as are calculated to make Christian character predominant, developed this noble spirit in his life. W. G. Headlee was united in marriage to Mary Jane Lemley January 10th, 1867, who survives her beloved husband. To this union were born nine children, all of whom survive. Namely: Ida Headlee Dulaney of Mt. Morris, Pa., Jasper N. Headlee, Bradner Ohio, Oscar A. Headlee, Brock, Pa., Eli E. Headlee, Mt. Morris, Pa., David L. Headlee, McDonald, Pa., Benson S. Headlee, Mt. Morris, Pa., William W. Headlee, Waynesburg, Pa., Theresa O. Headlee and Ella M. Headlee, Mt. Morris, Pa. He is also survived by sixteen grand-children, one brother, David Headlee of Mt. Morris, Pa., and one sister, Mrs. Lydia Headlee Strosnider, Winchester, Va. Mr. Headlee resided for the greater part of his life in the Shannon Run vicinity. He became deeply interested in the cause of Christ at the time of the building of the Shannon run M. E. church, and was gloriously converted at the first revival meeting held in the newly erected place of worship, Rev. Charles McCaslin pastor. He continued from that time up until the summons came "to come up higher," a faithful and devoted follower of the Lord Jesus Christ. He filled almost all the official positions of the church common to the laiety, such as Sunday School superintendent, assistant class leader, trustee, steward, and delegate to the laymens conference. Mr. Headlee's religion was a vital part of his life. In his daily walk he truly said with Paul, "For me to live is Christ and to die is gain." One of his pastors upon being asked what constituted a righteous man replied, "W. G. Headlee is as good an example of a righteous man as I have known." Really those who knew him best knew him but to love him and his chief delight was to go about doing good. Though a resident of the country district, Mr. Headlee devoted most of his time to the carpenter trade. He was an excellent cabinet maker and in early life made much furniture for the home. Later in life he contracted extensively with many residences of Mt. Morris and vicinity as well as public buildings are examples of his workmanship. Mr. Headlee was an active supporter of various industries in the community in which he lived, being a director and vice president of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank of Mt. Morris, from its organization, and was a stock-holder in the Mt. Morris flouring mill. Although a man of the home and in a sense shrinking from public lifem he was frequently sought for and elected to public office, serving as Justice of the Peace both in the township and borough, holding this place at the time of his death. The departed was not a rugged man in the general acceptation of that term, at various times suffering greatly during the past thirty years. His final illness was of short duration being actually confined to his room but a few days before his demise. Death was due to heart failure, Firday morning August 16ht 1912 as the sun of light and warmth was calling the things of earth to the activities of a new day the Son of Righteousness spoke to this loving child of God, and bore his soul away to feast on the things of the eternal day in that fairer shore. The spirit of this godly man, "This giant in Israel"went over - not out - to be with God. The funeral services were held on Sunday August 18th, 1912 at 2 p.m. A large congregation of people assembled at the Mt. Morris M. E. church to pay their last tribute of respect to their departed relative, friend, and neighbor, indicating the high esteem in which the departed was held. The funeral services were in charge of the pastor, Rev. F. L. Teets assisted by Rev. W. F. McKain, a former pastor. Suitable music was beautifully rendered by the church choir, the floral tributes from the W.C.T.U., his associates of the bank, and other friends were beautiful and appropriate. The six sons acted as pall bearers. The body was laid to rest in the Cedar Grove cemetery, his spirit having ere this taken its flight to the God who gave it. In the quiet of our homes, the melodies of our children's voices ringing sweetly in our ears, and our minds pulsating with the happy thoughts of our childhood, we do not think of our departed husband and father as dead, but that he "liveth and shall never lie." Liveth a better and more happy life than ever before. It would be unkind to say to our weeping hearts, "weep not" but our tears should not only be those of sorrow but of great joy as well.

"My Jesus, as thou wilt;

All shall be well for me;

I gladly trust with thee.

Straight to my home above,

I travel calmly on,

And sing in my life or death.

My Lord, thy will be done."

August 29, 1912


Mrs. George Lemley met with a painful accident Tuesday when she slipped and fell down the stairway of the Dougan building on Main street. She sustained a severe gash on the forehead. Dr. B. L. Cowen was called and dressed the wound.

September 5, 1912


Fordyce-Hambley

Dr. J. A. Fordyce, of Waynesburg, and Miss Harriet Rule Hambley were united in marriage at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Alice Hambley, East End, Pittsburg, Thursday, August 29. The bride is an esteemed young lady. The groom is a son of J. B. Fordyce, of Graysville, and is a successful dentist here. Dr. and Mrs. Fordyce will reside in Waynesburg.

Waynesburg Repbulican, September 5, 1912


Brant-Whitlatch

Mr. Elza Brant and Miss Clara Whitlatch, of Spraggs, were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. L. H. Conn, of Ruffs Creek, Wednesday, September 4. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Vadie Whitlatch, as bridesmaid, and Mr. Floyd Rush, of Spraggs, was the best man. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Whitlatch, deceased, and is an extimable young lady. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Kendall Brant, and is a prosperous young farmer. Mr. and Mrs. Brant will reside near Spraggs.

September 12, 1912


Minor-Headlee

Mr. Charles G. Minor and Miss Bessie L. Headlee were united in marriage at the Hotel Downey, Waynesburg, Wednesday, September 11, by the Rev. W. R. Cowieson. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a few friends. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph K. Headlee, of Brock, and is an estimable young lady. The groom is a son of W. L. Minor, of Perry township and is a prosperous young farmer. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served.

September 12, 1912


Misses Hazel and Edna Orndoff, daughters of Joseph Orndoff, of near Oak Forest, had an exciting runaway accident, Friday evening. The young ladies were driving down the hill near their home when the harness broke. This frightened the horse and it started to run. After going a short distance Edna Orndoff jumped from the vehicle and alighted safely without injury. Hazel Orndoff clung to the buggy until thrown out and sustained painful injuries.

September 12, 1912


Death of Hon. Andrew Lantz

Prominent Citizen Passes Away at His Home in Waynesburg - Served Two Terms in Legislature.

Hon. Andrew Lantz, a prominent citizen of Greene county, died at his home, on Church street, Waynesburg, Thursday morning, September 5, shortly before three o'clock. Though his health had not been good for some time, he had only been confined to his bed four days, his death resulting from liver trouble.

He was born in Greene township, near WHiteley postoffice, May 8, 1839, his parents being John and Jane Wildman Lantz. The father had been a successful farmer and stock-raiser and was a large land-owner, his farms aggregating 2,000 acres at the time of his death. Andrew Lantz was their only child who attained maturity and inherited the large interests. He greatly improved the lands, erecting splendid buildings upon them and some years ago these were considered the finest improved farms to be seen in Western Pennsylvania. The latter was an admirer of fine stock and his cattle and other livestock were the pride of that region.

In 1882, Mr. Lantz was elected to represent Greene county in the General Assembly, at Harrisburg, and was reelected in 1884. Beside the two terms in the legislature, he had filled various local offices in his township. In 1897, when the Peoples National bank of Waynesburg was organized, Mr. Lantz was elected president and remained in that position for ten years. In 1903, having divided most of his land among his children, he removed to Waynesburg and erected a brick residence on Church street, where he resided until his death.

He was united in marriage in 1860 to Miss Lucretia Lemley, and by this union four children are surviving: John F. lantz, of Kirby; D. E. Lantz, of LaJunta, Colo.;Charles E. Lantz, of Carmichaels, and Mrs. Ada Johns, wife of Thomas C. Johns, of Waynesburg. Mrs. Lantz havingdied in 1900, Mr. Lantz was again united in marriage, July 2, 1902, to Miss Amanda Huggins, who with one son, Edgar B. Lantz, survive him.

Brief funeral services were held at the home, here, on Monday, at 11 a.m., after the arrival of the son, D. E. Lantz, from Colorado. Following this the remains were taken to the Whiteley Chapel Methodist Protestant church, near Lone Star, of which deceased was a member, where a sermon was delivered by Rev. J. C. McMinn, of Jefferson. The interment was in the Whiteley Chapel burial ground.

September 12, 1912


William Orndoff

William Orndoff, a well known farmer, died at his home in Franklin township, Sunday evening, September 22, aged 67 years, after a six months' illness of dropsy. Mr. Orndoff was a son of William Orndoff, deceased, and had spent his entire life in this county. Beside his wife he is survived by the following children: William, Furman and Mrs. Jennie Patterson, of Gump; John Orndoff and Mrs. Goldie Shultz, of Franklin township, and Crawford Orndoff, at home. The funeral was held on Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the Claughton Chapel church. Interment in Claughton Chapel cemetery.

September 29, 1912


On Saturday, while Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Milliken and daughter, Sylvia, of Bristoria, were visiting Mrs. Milliken's parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Pethtel, of Rogersville, and attending the grange fair, the child found a piece of bread on which was a quantity of strychnine for poisoning rats. When discovered the child had the bread in her mouth and in a short time she became very sick. Dr. B. L. Cowen, of Waynesburg, who was attending the fair was hastily summoned and administered an antidote. On Sunday the child was reported out of danger.

October 3, 1912


Haines-Smith

Mr. Clyde Haines, of Allenport, Pa., and Miss Lena Smith, of Pine Bank, were united in marriage, Saturday morning, October 5, in the parlors of the Hotel Walton, Waynesburg. The ceremony was performed at 5:30 o'clock by the Rev. A. S. Kelley, pastor of the Waynesburg Baptist church, in the presence of a few friends. Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Smith, of Pine Bank, and is a former student of Waynesburg college. She is a most estimable young lady. The groom is a son of Dr. and Mrs. D. D. Haines, of Allenport, and is a graduate of Waynesburg college in the class of '12. He was recently elected principal of the Charleroi, Pa. high school. Mr. and Mrs. Haines left on the 6:25 train on a short wedding trip. They will reside in Allenport.

October 10, 1912


Loughman-Wells

Mr. William I. Loughman and Miss Clara B. Wells, both of Graysville, were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. A. S. Kelley, pastor of the Waynesburg Baptist church, Thursday, October 3, in the presence of a few friends. The bride is a most estimable young woman. The groom is employed as a tool dresser in the oil and gas field. Mr. and Mrs. Loughman left on a wedding trip.

October 10, 1912


Lemley-Fox

Mr. Dana Earl Lemley, of Mt. Morris, and Miss Edna Fox were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Fox, of Kirby, Thursday morning, October 17, by the Rev. John C. McMinn. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Elizabeth Fox as bridesmaid. Mr. Orville Patterson was best man. The Fox home was beautifully decorated with white chrysanthemums and ferns. Mt. and Mrs. Lemley left on a wedding trip and upon their return they will reside at Mt. Morris where Mr. Lemley is engaged in farming.

October 24, 1912


Mrs. Mary Sayers Horne

A message which brought deep sorrow to Waynesburg people was received here on Monday, announcing the death of Mrs. Mary Sayers Horne, wife of Professor Charles E. Horne, of Westminster, Colorado, her demise having occurred at eleven o'clock on the Sabbath evening. The message was sent by Prof. Horne to his brotherinlaw, W. C. Montgomery, Esq., and contained no information as to Mrs. Horne's fatal illness. On Tuesday, however, a letter was received by Thomas W. Sayers and family containing this information. The letter was written by Professor Horne on Saturday evening. It stated that Mrs. Horne had suffered from an unusually severe attack of neuralgia on last Wednesday. On Thursday morning she was still suffering from severe pain, which was followed by nausea, and then she fell asleep. At noon she still remained asleep and upon her husband attempting to awaken her she was found unconscious. A physician was quickly summoned and restoratives were applied. Several hours later she awoke in delirium. A specialist from Denver was summoned in attendance and pronounced her ailment meningitis, caused by an obstruction of the nasal tubes. By the advice of the physicians she was taken to a hospital in Denver, on Saturday morning, with the expectation of performing a surgical operation for her relief. At the time of the writing of the letter, Saturday evening, her husband stated no operation had been performed, as the surgeons had decided to make an examination by the X-ray. Her death occurred twenty-four hours later. Mrs. Horne was the eldest daughter of Thomas W. Sayers and Jennie Fordyce Sayers, of Waynesburg, her mother having died five years ago. She was born here, December 22nd, 1876, and was graduated from Waynesburg College in the class of 1899. She was united in marriage to Professor Charles E. Horne, August 8th, 1900. They shortly left for Boston, Mass., where Professor Horne pursued a post-graduate course in Harvard University, and they later spent a year in Germany, where both engaged in study in a university. Upon their return from Europe they located in Chicago, Professor Horne having been elected to the faculty of Morgan Park Academy. Three years ago he was chosen dean of Westminster College, Colorado, where they had since resided. Mrs. Horne was a young woman who possessed rare social qualities and her bright and cheerful disposition won for her many friends. She was a leader in the social life of Westminster College and was an active worker in the Y.W.C.A. She was prominent in the women's organizations of the Presbyterian church, of which she was a devoted member, and was president of the missionary society. She was also a member of the Woman's club, of Denver. Throughout her girlhood and young womanhood, spent in Waynesburg, she was active in Sunday School and Christian Association work and her life proved a benediction to all with whom she came in contact. Her husband and one son, John Sayers Horne, aged four years, survive; also her father, Thomas W. Sayers, and two sisters, Mrs. W. C. Montgomery and Mrs. Harry F. Baily, of Waynesburg. The remains arrived here on Wednesday evening and the funeral will be held from the home of her father, on Cumberland street, at 2 o'clock p.m., on Thursday.

October 31, 1912


David Fox

David Fox, a well known and highly respected citizen, died at his home, near Kirby, Tuesday evening. October 29, aged 80 years, of tuberculosis. Mr. Fox was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Fox, deceased,and was a prosperous farmer. He was a member of the Newtown M. E. church. Beside his wife he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Bana Lemley, of Mt. Morris; Mrs. Van Haines, of Kirby, and Miss Elizabeth Fox, at home. The following brothers and sister also survives [sic], James Fox, of Morgantown, W. Va.; Henry, of Mt. Morris; Kinsey and Marion Fox, of Garards Fort, and Mrs. Spencer Cowell, of Carmichaels. The funeral services were held on Thursday at 1 o'clock. Interment in the Newtown cemetery.

November 7, 1912


Rev. Hartley Chosen to New Position

Former Greene Countian New Superintendent of Hamilton Memorial Home.

Rev. W. T. Hartley, who has been pastor of the Dravosburg Methodist Episcopal church for a year and was reappointed at the conference at Blairsville last month has resigned the pastorate of the local church to accept the position as superintendent of the Francis Hamilton Memorial home.

Mr. Hartley has been in charge of the home for several months also filling the pulpit of the local church, but a few days agohe was elected to the superintendency, which he has accepted, his resignation at the church being accepted by the board of the church only after much deliberation.

Mr. Hartley has been one of the most popular ministers of the Methodist church in this borough and during his pastorate the church has been built up greatly, many improvements have been made under his directionand he has been well liked both by the members of the church and other residents of the borough. He was elected to the superintendency of the home only after the members of the board of directors found that by his management the home would be carefully lokked after, this being proven in the short time that Mr. Hartley had charge of the home in connection with the work of his own church. Rev. J. A. Allison has been selected to fill the vacancy at the church and will occupy the pulpit on next Sunday. Mr. Allison comes from Bentleyville and is well known among the members of the local church. - McKeesport News

Rev. Hartley is a former Greene countian and is a graduate of Waynesburg College. He is a brother of Jesse L. Hartley, of East Waynesburg, and C. E. Hartley, of Kirby. He has been a successful minister for [unreadable] years.

November 7, 1912


Mrs. Henrietta Rice Injured.

Sustains Fractured Arm and Other Injuries by Falling on a Train.

Mrs. Henrietta Rice, of New Freeport, met with a painful accident last Friday, at Barnesville, Ohio. She and her daughter, Mrs. R. E. Kent, of Waynesburg, and daughterinlaw, Mrs. James Rice, of New Freeport, had been visiting Messrs. Charles and Harry E. Rice , of Belmont county, O. They boarded a B. & O. passenger train at Barnesville, at noon, on Friday, to return home, and while passing through the vestibule to enter a car, Mrs. Rice's foot caught against an obstruction and she was thrown down. The cause of her fall was that the platform of the car she was about to enter stood higher than the one coupled to it and her foot caught against the rubber mat.

At first, Mrs. Rice was not aware that she was seriously hurt, but the pain resulting from the injuries became so severe that upon their arrival at Wheeling, a physician who had been summoned made and examination and rendered medical attention. He found that a bone of her right arm, near the wrist, was fractured, and her left arm was badly sprained. She had also received a gash upon her head, caused by falling against the door casing.

Mrs. Rice is now at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. E. Kent, Wayne street, and is getting along as well as possible under the circumstances.

November 14, 1912


Miss Blanche Headlee

Miss Blanche Headlee, daughter of Henry Headlee, died Monday, November 11, aged 17 years. Her death was due to blood poisoning. She was a member of the M. E. church and was highly esteemed. Beside the father two sisters survive, Mrs. Blaine Headlee, of Brave, and Mrs. Olive Wade, of near Mt. Morris. The funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. William Anderson. Interment in the Valley Chapel cemetery.

November 14, 1912


Mrs. John S. Fuller

Mrs. Elizabeth Fuller, wife of John S. Fuller, of East Riverside, died at the home of Mr. Fuller's mother, Mrs. Emma Fuller, of Carmichaels, Monday, November 18, aged 25 years, after a short illness. Mrs. Fuller was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Moredock, of Rices Landing, and was united in marriage with John S. Fuller on October 5, 1910. She was a member of the Hewitt Presbyterian church and was highly esteemed. Beside her husband and parents she is survived by one brother, George R. Moredock and a sister, Miss Anna Moredock, both at home. The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the Hewitt Presbyterian church, conducted by the Rev. J. D. Humphries. Interment in Hewitt cemetery.

November 21, 1912


L. A. Lemley

L. A. Lemley, a well known farmer, was found dead in bed at his home in Franklin township, Sunday morning, December 1. His death was due to heart failure. Mr. Lemley had been in failing health for some time, but his sudden death came as a great shock to his family. He was a son of Rudolph Lemley, deceased, and was born near Mt. Morris in 1863, being 49 years of age. Beside his wife he is survived by six children, all at home, and his mother, Mrs. Jennie Lemley, of near Mt. Morris. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Fairall M. E. church. Interment in the Fairall cemetery.

December 5, 1912


Lemley-Fox

At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Fox, of Perry township, Thursday, November 28, was solemnized the marriage of Miss Rosa Fox and Mr. Wilbert Lemley, of Kirby. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. L. S. Auvil, of Mt. Morris.

December 5, 1912


Hoover-Lemley

At the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Joseph Clarkson, North West street, Wednesday, December 25, was solemnized the marriage of Miss Georgia Lemley, and Mr. Frank Hoover. The marriage service was read by the Rev. Albert S. Kelley in the presence of the immediate relatives. The bride is a daughter of Dr. W. H. Lemley, of Littleton, W. Va., and is an estimable young lady. The groom is employed as a machinist with the Hoover Automobile company, Waynesburg. Mr. and Mrs. Hoover will reside in Waynesburg.

January 2, 1913


Headlee-Lattimer

Mr. L. Floyd Headlee, of Pittsburg, Pa., and Miss Nell Blanche Lattimer, of Harrisville, W. Va., were united in marriage at Wheeling, W. Va., Saturday, Dec. 28, 1912, by the Rev. W. M. Shultz, pastor of the Zane street M. E. church. The bride is a daughter of D. B. Lattimer, of Harrisville, and is an esteemed and accomplished young lady, being a graduate of King's School of Oratory, of Pittsburg, and was awarded a gold metal for the high standard of her work there. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Headlee, of Waynesburg, and is s successful young business man. He has for some time been the manager of a large merchant tailoring establishment in Pittsburg. On Sunday, Dec. 29, the young couple arrived at the home of Mr. Headlee's parents, where they were given a most cordial welcome and tendered a fine dinner. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Forney John and Miss Carrie John, of Newtown; Ira John and James Harris, of Kirkersville, O.; Harry J. Healdee, of Pittsburg, Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Headlee and Miss Effie Headlee, of Waynesburg. The young couple will reside in Pittsburg. The Republican joins with many others in extending them congratulations and good wishes.

January 2, 1913


Alva Hartley, of Kirby, has been elected assistant cashier of the Farmers & Merchants National Bank at Mt. Morris. Mr. Hartley fills the position made vacant by the resignation of Frank Beall, who has accepted a position in the First National Bank of Morgantown, W. Va.

January 9, 1913


Mapel-Headlee

At the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. G. W. Headlee, of near Clarksville, Wednesday evening, January 1, was solemnized the marriage of Miss Myra Headlee and Mr. Minor E. Mapel, of near Taylortown. The marriage service was read by the Rev, John C. McMinn, of Jefferson, in the presence of the immediate relatives. Following the ceremony a sumptuous wedding dinner was served. The bride is a most estimable young lady. The groom is a well known farmer. Mr. and Mrs. Mapel will reside near Taylortown.

January 9, 1913


Mrs. Sarah McNeely

Mrs. Sarah McNeely, of Jefferson, died in the hospital at Dixmont, Thursday morning, January 16, aged 70 years. Mrs. McNeely had been in failing health for several years and her death was not unexpected. She was the widow of George McNeely, deceased, and was highly esteemed. One daughter, Mrs. Randolph Davis, of Cumberland township, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Cree, of Tampa, Florida survive. The remains were brought to Waynesburg, Thursday evening, and taken to the home of Mrs. Louie Keenan, East Main street. The funeral services were held in the Jefferson M. E. church Friday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. J. C. McMinn. Interment in the Jefferson cemetery.

January 23, 1913


Death of a Prominent Citizen

John Smith Passes Away in His 88th Year at the Home of His Daughter Mrs. Samuel Milliken.

John Smith, an aged and prominent citizen of Greene county, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Milliken, East Street, Waynesburg, Sunday morning, January 26, at ten o'clock, aged 88 years, 8 months and 19 days. He had been in poor health for about three weeks, his death resulting from heart failure. Deceased was born on Smith creek, in Franklin township, May 7, 1824, being a son of Vincent and Elizabeth Bell Smith. When he was eighteen his parents removed to Tom's Run, in Jackson township. John Smith spent the remainder of his life, excepting the past few years, there. He was engaged in farming and stock-raising, and for some years was also a merchant. He was successful in all of these vocations and was one of the substantial business men of the western part of the county.

In politics he was a Repbulican and had been one of the organizers of that party, having been a member of the first Republican county committee in Greene county. He had voted seventeen times for president of the United States and had filled local offices in Jackson township, such as school director and supervisor, at different times.

Mr. Smith was united in marriage Oct. 19, 1848, to Miss Eliza A. Fordyce, this union lasting nearly fifty-four years. Mrs. Smith died July 20, 1902. Of their eight children, six are now surviving: Mrs. A. P. Donley, of Liberal, Kansas; Mrs. W. P. Core, Buckhannon, W. Va.; Mrs. Samuel Milliken, Waynesburg, Pa; Mrs. M. L. Core, Morgantown, W. Va.; Mrs. S. K. White, Monmouth, Ill, and J. B. Smith, Pine Bank, Pa. One sister, Miss Maggie Smith, of Parkersburg, W. Va., survives. About fifteen years ago Mr. Smith retired from active business and had resided during the past five years with his daughter, Mrs. Samuel Milliken, here, where he received every attention during the evening of his life.

On Monday evening, at 6:30 funeral services were conducted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Milliken by Rev. Dr. Bash, of the M. E. church. The remains were taken to Pine Bank, on Tuesday morning, where services were held in the M. E. church and interment took place there.

January 30, 1913


Death of Dr. Garard Fordyce

Former Greene Countian Dies at Ancona, Illinois - Prominent Physician and Alumnus of Waynesburg College.

A telegram was received by Mrs. R. E. Kent, Wayne street, on Tueday morning, announcing the death of her uncle, Dr. Garard Fordyce, which occurred at his home in Ancona, Illinois, Monday evening.

Dr. Fordyce was born and raised in Gilmore township, Greene county, and has many friends and relatives in this county, to whom the news of his death will be learned with deep sorrow. He was a son of Corbly and Jane Baily Fordyce, deceased, and was about 75 years of age.

During his young manhood he attended Waynesburg College and was graduated in the class of 1859, among his classmates being Hon. J. B. Donley, Judge James Inghram, Judge Higginbotham, Samuel Montgomery and others.

At the close of the civil war he went west, locating at Ancona, Ill., where he studied medicine and beacme a successful physician. He also became a large land-owner. He had visited here several times in recent years and those visits were most enjoyable to himself and his friends. In politics he was a Republican and was prominent in his party. He was united in marriage to Miss Joan Cole, of near Pine Bank, this county, who with seven children, five sons and two daughters, survive him. He is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: J. B. Fordyce, of Pine Bank; Mrs. Henrietta Rice, of New Freeport; Mrs. Mary Smith, of Rogersville; Mrs. William Huffman, of Bluff, and Homer Fordyce, of East Waynesburg. The late J. G. Fordyce, of Waynesburg, was a brother.

February 13, 1913


Harry Huber, son of Schuyler T. Huber, sustained severe bruises about the face, while coasting on Friday. He was coasting down Morgan street at a lively clip, and in order to avoid a collision with a team at the corner of Greene street, he was forced to guide his sled into the curb, and struck a telephone pole.

February 13, 1913


Rush-Whitlatch

Mr. Floyd D. Rush and Miss Vada Whitlatch, were united in marriage, Thursday, February 20, at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. Lloyd H. Conn, of Ruffs creek. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Whitlatch, deceased, and the groom is a prosperous young farmer. He was formerly a student of Waynesburg college. Mr. and Mrs. Rush will reside at Spraggs.

March 6, 1913


Mrs. Nora Blaker, wife of J. F. Blaker, died at their home at Fordyce, Thursday evening, March 6, aged 41 years, of a complication of diseases. Mrs. Blaker was a daughter of Mrs. Hamilton Kuhn, of Whiteley township. Her father, Hudson Kiger, died several years ago. She was a member of the Methodist Protestant church and was highly esteemed. Beside her husband, she is survived by four children, Netta, Randolph, Ralph and Ruth, all at home. Three brothers and four sisters also survive, Benjamin KIger, of Morgantown, W. Va.; Alonzo Kiger, of Brock, this county; Robert Kiger, of Franklin township; Mrs. Thomas Cole, of Waynesburg; Mrs. Francis Fox, of Kirby; Mrs. William Hoy and Mrs. Kelsey Connor, of Spragg. The funeral services were held at the Fordyce M. P. church Saturday at ten o'clock conducted by the Rev. Fook. Interment in Green Mount cemetery, Waynesburg.

March 13, 1913


A sudden death occurred at Mt Morris about 8:00 on Monday morning which proved a great shock to the community. John Maxon, a well known undertaker of that place, had walked to the home of Owen Brown to secure a supply of milk for the day and while returning home, in passing the home of John Moslander, he suddenly sank down and died in a few moments. Friends hurried to his assistance, but when they reached him life was almost extinct.

He had come to Mt Morris in his boyhood and lived at the home of J. R. Donley. Upon arriving at manhood, he engaged in the undertaking business and continued until his death. He was a member of the Methodist Protestant Church, and was highly respected. He is survived by his wife and three children, Mrs. George Baer, Claude and Harold Maxon. One brother and four sisters survive; T. A. Maxon of Mt Morris, Mrs Arthur Garner, Richmond, Va.; Mrs Solomon Chalfant, Blackville, W. Va.; Mrs H. C. Staggers, Waynesburg; and Mrs John Dodd, Iceland, Wis.

March 13, 1913


Mr. and Mrs. Robert R. Headley are preparing to remove to their new home at the corner of Morris and Wayne streets. The building is of dark brick, is commodious and the workmanship and material, throughout, are of the very best. Mr. Headley has given the work his personal supervision from the beginning. The front of the residence is on Wayne street, where there is a large tile-floor porch. The first floor contains four rooms and a centre hall; the second floor contains the same number of rooms, with two baths; the third floor has two rooms and a bath. There is a well-equipped laundry and other conveniences in the basement. This is one of the handsomest and best residences of the town and adds much to Waynesburg's reputation as a place of beautiful homes.

March 20, 1913


David Keener

David Keener, a well known citizen, died at his home in Whiteley township, Thursday evening, March 20, aged 80 years, of cancer of the stomach. Beside his wife one son, Martin Keener, survives. The funeral services were held Friday at 10 a.m. Interment in the Garards Fort cemetery.

March 27, 1913


Layton Crouse, of near Rogersville, while fishing in Ten Mile creek, near Crouse's school house, Saturday, caught a small alligator. The alligator became fastened to the hook of his fishing tackle and after mcuh difficulty the boy succeeded in landing the animal which measured two and a half feet long and weighed over five pounds.

April 10, 1913


Dunlap-Headlee

At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Headlee, West College street, Saturday evening, April 5, Mr. Samuel M. Dunlap and Mrs. Effie L. Headlee were united in marriage by Deputy Clerk of the Courts Ray L. Headlee, a brother of the bride. The wedding came as a surprise to the many friends and relatives of the young couple. The bride is a daughter of Clerk of the Courts W. O. Headlee and is a graduate of Waynesburg college. She is a successful school teacher and is popular among a large circle of friends. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Dunlap, of First avenue, and is a former student of Waynesburg College and a member of the Sigma Phi fraternity. He is employed in the freight department at the Waynesburg and Washington railroad station, here. Mr. and Mrs. Dunlap left on the 6:25 train Sunday morning for a wedding trip to Philadelphia and other eastern points. Upon their return they will reside in Waynesburg. The Republican tenders congratulations and good wishes.

April 10, 1913


Born to Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Fordyce, Tuesday, April 8, a son

Born to Mr. and Mrs. David Fry, of Rogersville, Wednesday, April 9, a son.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Wells, of Graysville, Wednesday, April 9, a 12 pound son.

April 17, 1913


Harry J. Headlee, formerly of Waynesburg, but who at present holds a position with the Westinghouse Electric company, Wilmerding, has been honored by being unanimously chosen president of the Epworth League of South Avenue Methodist Episcopal church, Wilkinsburg. This is one of the largest Leagues of the Pittsburg District, having 275 members, and the new president hopes to make it rank first in the Pittsburg Conference. Mr. Headlee was an active league worker, here, and had formerly been president of the Waynesburg Epworth League and treasurer of the Washington district.

April 17, 1913


Mrs. Josephus Rice

Mrs. Rosanna Rice, wife of Josephus Rice, died at their home, near New Freeport, Sunday morning, April 13, aged 77 years, after a few days' illness of pneumonia. Mrs. Rice was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hostetler, deceased, and was born April 10, 1836. She was united in marriage to Mr. Samuel Bumgarner in 1853 who died a few years later. On February 15, 1874, she was married to Josephus Rice, who survives her, with two sons, J. E. and Jacob L. Rice, both of New Freeport. The decesaed was an excellent christian woman and highly esteemed. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in Pleasant Hill cemetery.

April 17, 1913


Jacob L. Fordyce

C. F. Wood, of Rogersville, has received word of the death of Dr. Jacob L. Fordyce, of Farwell, Mich., which occurred April 10, from paralysis. Dr. Fordyce was 86 years of age and was born and reared in Center township and was the eldest of a family of fifteen children. He was the son of Archibald G. and Nancy Leonard Fordyce. He taught school several terms in this county and then studied medicine, residing for a time in West Virginia. In 1865 he removed to Michigan. He was a Republican in politics and prominent in the councils of his party having held several important offices in the county in which he lived. His wife, whose maiden name was Sarah Jacobs, sister of Henry Jacobs, late of Waynesburg, died six years ago. Mr. Fordyce is survived by five children: Larkins, Eli, Horace, and Silas Fordyce and Mrs. Clarinda Seymour, all of Michigan. An aged sister, Mrs. Maria Wood, of Holbrook, also survives. He was a faithful member of the Christian church and was the last surviving charter member of the Holbrook Christian church, which was organized in 1853. Mr. Fordyce was an uncle of Henry Fordyce, Clyde Whyte and Mrs. Henry Hudson, of Waynesburg, also John and C. F. Wood, of Rogersville.

April 24, 1913


Mrs. Samuel Morris, of near Holbrook, and Miss Williams, daughter of Layton Williams, of Nettle Hill, were painfully injured in a runaway accident Thursday. The ladies were driving near Nettle Hill when the overhanging branches of a tree scraped the top of their buggy, frightening the horse, which quickly bolted. The buggy was upset and the occupants thrown to the ground. Both were painfully bruised, but not seriously injured. The horse ran about two miles to the residence of William Kuhn, where it stopped. The buggy was completely demolished, only the shafts and the front wheels were attached to the horse when it was caught.

May 8, 1913


Harry Stephens, of near Kirby, recently sold to Cleveland Cowell, of Whiteley township, the once famous running horse, "Kill Marie." It had won many premiums at fairs all over the country and was considered one of the fastest on the circuit, but was now growing old and was used as a farm horse. Mr. Cowell took the animal home and turned it out in a pasture field and a few days later the horse attempting to jump over a wire fence caught one of its feet and fell, breaking its back, and had to be killed. The animal was valued at $100.

May 8, 1913


A. I. Ankrom, a well known and highly respected citizen, died at his home in Franklin township, Wednesday morning, May 7, aged 80 years. He had been an invalid for fifteen years and his death was due to a complication of diseases. His wife, Mrs. Margaret Fordyce Ankrom has been dead for a number of years. The following children survive: Miss Anna Ankrom, teacher in the Wilkinsburg, Pa., schools; Mrs. Lon Sproat, of Franklin township, and Miss Lottie Ankrom, at home. Two brothers, William Ankrom, of Franklin township, and James Ankrom, of East Waynesburg, and a sister, Mrs. Harriet Sproat, of Franklin township, also survive. The funeral services were held Friday afternoon at one o'clock.

May 15, 1913


Mrs. John Smith

Mrs. Mary Smith, widow of John Smith, deceased, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Davis, of near Jefferson, Friday, May 9, aged 82 years, of infirmities incident to old age. Mrs. Smith had made her home for a number of years with her son, T. M. Smith, of Jefferson, and only recently had gone to the home of her daughter for a visit. She was ill only a few hours. Mrs. Smith was a lifelong member of the Jefferson Baptist church and was a charter member of the Ladies Aid Society of that church. Two sons and three daughters survive, W. B. and Thomas M. Smith, of Jefferson; Mrs. Millie Crayne, of Lippencott; Mrs. Charles Davis, of near Jefferson, and Miss Mary Smith, of Jefferson. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Joseph, Thomas and William Milliken, all of Iowa; Mrs. Catherine Smith, of Jefferson, and Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, of West Alexander. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment in the Smith burying ground near the Children's home.

May 15, 1913


Mrs. Benson Strosnider

Mrs. Lydia Strosnider, wife of Benson Strosnider, died suddenly at her home in Winchester, Va., Sunday evening, June 1. Mrs. Strosnider was born and spent much of her life in Greene county, Pa., being a daughter of Eli Headlee, deceased, of Perry township. She and her husband removed to Winchester more than twenty years ago. They had for a time resided in Waynesburg, where he was engaged as a carpenter. Deceased was a member of the Baptist church and was highly esteemed. Beside her husband she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ida M. Hardy, of Winchester. She is also survived by one brother, David Headlee, of Mt. Morris. F. M. Calvert, of that place, is a brotherinlaw. W. W. Headlee, of Waynesburg, is a nephew.

June 5, 1913


Joseph Headlee

Joseph Headlee, a well known and highly respected citizen, died at his home near Garards Fort, Sunday afternoon, June 15, aged 80 years, of appoplexy [sic]. Mr. Headlee was a veteran of the civil war and a member of the Jesse Taylor Post G.A.R. He was a member of the M. E. church. beside his wife, he is survived by two sons, Ernest, of Mt. Morris, and Mark, of Whiteley. The funeral was held on Tuesday at 1 o'clock. Interment in Mt. Morris cemetery.

June 19, 1913


William H. Milliken

William H. Milliken, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Milliken, of East street, Waynesburg, died at a Pittsburg hospital, Saturday, July 5, aged 34 years. About eight years ago Mr. Milliken was thrown froma horse and received injuries from which he never fully recovered. Beside his parents he is survived by two brothers, Dr. L. F. Milliken, of Graysville, and H. E. Milliken, of Delphene and one sister, Mrs. Victor Hoskinson, of Delphene. The remains were brought to Waynesburg, and the funeral was held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Interment in Oakmont cemetery.

July 10, 1913


Wells-Phelps

Mr. A. W. Wells and Miss Rose Phelps, both of Graysville, were united in marriage, Saturday, October 4, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Auld, of Waynesburg. The ceremony was performed at 4:30 o'clock by Rev. G. C. Horter, pastor of the Waynesburg Baptist church. The bride is a native of London, England, and for some time has made her home at Graysville. Saturday was the tenth anniversary of her arrival in the United States. Mr. and Mrs. Wells left on the 5:15 train on a wedding trip. Upon their return they will reside at Graysville, where the former holds a position with the West Virginia Natural Gas company.

October 9, 1913


Mrs. Martha Baily, wife of Abner Baily, of Morgantown, W. Va., formerly of Whiteley township, this county, died suddenly, Sunday evening, October 5, while returning from a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Hagan John, of Kirby. Sunday morning Mr. and Mrs. Baily came to Kirby to visit their daughter and Mrs. Baily was in her usual health except she complained of a slight headache. On the return trip, when near the residence of Henry Courtney, of Maidsville, she was taken suddenly ill with a severe pain in her head. She was reoved to the Courtney home and a physician summoned. After a time the physician thought she was able to complete the journey to her home, but as they were crossing the Monongahela river at Morgantown, Mrs. Baily was taken worse and expired in a few minutes. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Shriver, deceased, and had spent the greater part of her life in Whiteley township. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and was highly esteemed. Beside her husband she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Hagan John, of Kirby, and a son, Frank Baily, of Morgantown, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. George B. Roberts, of Vanderbilt; Mrs. Elizabeth Ely, of Washington, Pa.;Mrs. Marion John, of Morgantown; Mrs. Lucy McClain and Hicey Shriver, of Pt. Marion, and Frank Shriver, of near Kirby. The funeral services were held on Wednesday, in the Fairall M. E. church, conducted by the Rev. John C. McMill, of Jefferson. Interment in Fairall cemetery.

October 9, 1913


Miss Lottie Ankrom, of Franklin township, underwent an operation for appendicitis, Thursday, and is getting along nicely. The operation was performed by Drs. T. B. Hill, R. E. Brock and F. S. Ullom.

October 9, 1913


Mr. and Mrs. William Ankrom, of East Waynesburg, received a telegram Monday announcing the arrival of a graddaughter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kangheldt, of Pocatello, Idaho. Mrs. Langheldt was formerly Miss Bess Ankrom.

October 9, 1913


Mrs. Ida Stephens met with a painful accident, Thursday, while canning some fruit. In screwing the lid on a jar the glass broke and cut her had severely. Several stitches were required to close the wound.

October 9, 1913


John Renner, a well known and highly respected citizen, died at his home in Perry township, Wednesday, Nov. 5, aged 80 years. Mr. Renner was born and raised on the farm on which he died, being a son of Barnett Renner, deceased, a pioneer settler in Greene county. Beside his wife he is survived by the following children: Leonard, who resides on part of the home farm; Charles M., of Greensboro; Mrs. Hettie Higgins, of Cassville, W. Va.; Cleveland, of Baxter, W. Va.; Mrs. Cora Marshall, of Greensboro; Mrs. Dora Liming, of Cassville, W. Va.; Owen and Thurman, of Mt. Morris. The funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon. Interment in the family burying ground.

November 13, 1913


Walter C. Montgomery, captain of Company K, has had an indoor rifle range installed in the armory on Morris street. Sargeant Charles Baer completed the work of installing the range on Monday and it is now open to any member of the local company who desires to practice with the indoor rifles. The range is constructed entirely of steel, is up to date in every particular, and is absolutely safe. The cage containing the target is so constructed that it will catch all the bullets and the cage from which the marksman shoots is closed with the exception of a narrow opening in front which is just wide enough to permit of the free use of the rifle.

December 11, 1913


Mrs. H. M. Hudson left Friday for Uniontown, where she will spend Chistmas with her son, Thomas H. Hudson, Esq., and family.

December 18, 1913


Rogersville

Florin Wood, who has been employed by an oil and gas company in the vicinity of Lexington, Kentucky, returned to his home, near Bluff, Friday evening. During his absence he visited the house in which Lewis & Clarke spent their last night before stating West on their great exploring tour.

December 25, 1913


The Crouse school, of near here, which is taught by Roy A. Fordyce, will hold a box social at the school house, Friday evening, January 23rd. All ladies are requested to bring lunch boxes. The public in general is invited to attend. The proceeds will be used for the purchase of an organ for the school.

January 22, 1914


Death of a Prominent Citizen

William B. Orndoff Passes Away in His 78th Year - Esteemed by Everyone.

William B. Orndoff, one of Greene County's prominent and most highly esteemed citizens, died at his home at Oak Forest, Saturday morning, February seventh, at 11 o'clock, in his seventy-eighth year. He had beenn seriously ill for only about two weeks, being afflicted with a severe attack of neuralgia, from which he was bedfast. As the result of the [unreadable] the action of his heart was weakened, causing his death.

Mr. Orndoff was born near Rogersville, Pa., January 15, 1837, and was a son of William and Salome Orndoff, deceased. The father removed to Greene county from Winchester, Va. William B. Orndoff wa sone of our county's most successful and enterprising farmers and stockraisers. He made a specialty of raising fine sheep, and there were no finer stocks in this or any of the adjoining counties, than his. As a citizen he was pright, always fair and honestin transactions and was esteemed by all his friends and neighbors. He was genial in disposition and had a kindly word for everyone. He filled the office of school director two terms and took great interest in educational matters, as he did every enterprise for the benefit of the community.

Upon the organization of the Peoples National bank, of Waynesburg, he was elected one of the board of directors and remained in that position until about two years ago, when owing to his advanced years, he declined reelection. He remained, however, a large stockholder in the bank.

In politics her was firm in upholding the principals of the Republican party. He was a member of the Pursley Baptist church and was always interested in church work.

He was united in marriage September 12, 1868, to Miss Mary E. Scott, daughter of Capt. John Scott, now deceased, of Holbrook. Mrs. Orndoff and five children survive him, their eldest son, [unreadable] Orndoff, having died some years ago. The surviving children are Mrs. Bertha Huffman, wife of T. R. Huffman, of Waynesburg; Judson H. Orndoff, of Oak Forest; J. Delbert Orndoff, cashier of the Peoples National bank, of Waynesburg; D. H. H. Orndoff, Wast St. Louis, Mo., and Miss Ana Orndoff, a student of Waynesburg College.

Funeral services were held at the home on Monday at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Harkins, pastor of Pursley Baptist church. Interment in Rosemont cemetery, Rogersville.

February 12, 1914


J. Lindsey Patterson

J. Lindsey Patterson, a well known and highly respected citizen, died at his home in Franklin township, Wednesday, March 11, aged 53 years, after a several months' illness. Mr. Patterson was a son of Mr. and Mrs. James Patterson, deceased, and was born in Whiteley township, where he spent the early part of his life. He was united in marriage with Miss Jennie Spragg, who survives him. For several years, Mr. Patterson was assistant superintendent of the Philadelphia Gas company, but the past few years he had devoted his time to farming and stock raising. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and always took and active interest in church work. Besides his wife he is survived by two daughters, Misses Pearl and Blanche Patterson, both at home. Three brothers and one sister also survive, George Patterson, of East Waynesburg; Jacob Patterson, of Fordyce; W. W. Patterson, of St. Joseph Mo., and Mrs. Otho Orndoff, of Whiteley township. The funeral services were held Friday afternoon in the Fairall M. E. church, conducted by the Rev. J. W. Lowry. Interment in the Fairall cemetery.

March 19, 1914


John Cole, a well known citizen of near Oak Forest, died in the county home, Saturday morning, March 21, aged 65 years, of paralysis. Mr. Cole had been in failing health for several years. Besides his wife he is survived by one son, Jesse Cole, of Oak Forest. The following brothers and sister also survive: Mrs. Thomas Crouse, Ruffs Creek; Mrs. Harvey Frye, Farmington, W. Va.; Mrs. Knicely, West Virginia; William Cole, Amity; Peter Cole and Jacob Cole, Bluff; and Abijah Cole, Hargus Creek. The funeral was held Sunday morning at the Oak Forest Methodist Episcopal church. The services were held by the Rev. J. W. Lowry. Interment in the Fordyce burying ground on Hargus Creek.

March 26, 1914


Mrs. Layton Crouse

Mrs. Katherine M. Crouse, widow of Layton Crouse, deceased, died at the home of her son, T. C. Crouse, of near Rogersville, Friday, April 3, aged 76 years, of whooping cough and pneumonia. Mrs. Crouse was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Thomas, deceased. She was a member of the Christian church and was highly respected. The following children survive: T. C. Crouse, of near Rogersville; Sherman Crouse, of Pittsburgh; Mrs. David McNeely, of Brave; Mrs. Bessie Simpson, of Washington, Pa.; amd Mrs. Thomas Crago, of Rices Landing. One sister, Mrs. Sarah Eagon, of Center township, also survives. The funeral services were held Sunday at 10 o'clock conducted by the Rev. S. L. Bristor. Interment in the family burying ground.

April 9, 1914


Edna, the three-year-old daughter of David Frye, who has been seriously ill for several days of whooping cough and pneumonia, is improving.

April 16, 1914


Mrs. Elizabeth Fordyce, an aged lady who resides with her daughter, Mrs. A. B. Throckmorton, of near here and who was taken seriously ill Thursday is a little improved.

April 16, 1914


John Sellers

John Sellers, a well known resident died at his home in West Waynesburg, Saturday evening, April 11, aged 66 years, of tubercular meningitis. Mr Sellers for a number of years resided at Rogersville, where he engaged in the manufacture of brooms. His wife and three daughters survive, Mrs. Jesse Fordyce, of Waynesburg; Mrs. Thomas Johnson, of Morrisville, and Mrs. George Thomas, of West Waynesburg. The funeral was held on Monday at one o'clock conducted by the Rev Appleton Bash. Interment in Rosemont cemetery, Rogersville.

April 16, 1914


N. M. Masters

N. M. Masters, of Whiteley township, died Sunday, April 19, in a Pittsburgh hospital where he had been receiving treatment for two months. He was aged 50 years. Mr. Masters was a member of the Baptist church and also of the P. O. S. of A. He leaves his wife and four children, Mrs. Cecil Connor, of Brownsville, George, Arthur and Albert, at home. The funeral services were held in the Valley Chapel church, Tuesday. Interment in the Valley Chapel cemetery.

April 23, 1914


Mrs. Newton Headley

Mrs. Newton Headley died at her home near Bristoria, Tuesday evening, May 12, aged 66 years, of paralysis. Mrs. Headley was an excellent christian woman and was highly esteemed. Besides her husband she leaves seven children, William, Timothy, George and Oscar Headley and Mrs. Oscar Hull, of near Bristoria; Mrs. Alfred Nelson, of Harveys, and Artie Headley, of Wind Ridge, R. D. 1. The funeral will be held Thursday, conducted by the Rev Dunmire. Interment in the Long Run cemetery.

May 14, 1914


Joseph Stoops

Joseph Stoops, a well known and respected citizen, died at his home in Whiteley township, Friday, July 10, aged 84 years, after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Stoops was a member of the M. P. church. He had spent his entire life in the community in which he died. His wife and one son, Elvador Stoops, of Sunnyside, Pa., survive, also two sisters and one brother, Mrs. Anne Bradford, Mrs. Abner Morris and Eli Stoops, all of Kirby. The funeral services were held Sunday morning in the Whiteley chapel M. P. church, conducted by Rev. Jones. Interment in Whiteley cemetery.

July 16, 1914


Floyd Patterson Seriously Injured.

While Cranking Automobile He Was Run Over by the Machine.

Found Unconscious by His Brother - Accident Occurred at His Home Near Oak Forest.

Floyd Patterson, a son of Wm. F. Patterson, and a popular student of Waynesburg college, was seriously injured at his home, near Oak Forest, on Tuesday forenoon, about ten o'clock.

Mr. Patterson and his son Floyd were preparing to come to Waynesburg and the latter went to the garage to get out their automobile. Some one had inadvertantly left the machine in gear and when he turned the crank to start the engine the automobile bounded forward and knocked him down. One of the front wheels of the heavy car ran up on his body and the car stopped with this wheel resting across his abdomen. The fender of the car had struck one of the posts at the side of the door, preventing it from passing on.

The young man soon became unconscious and nothing was known of his perilous situation, until his brother went to the garage about ten minutes later to learn why he had not come out with the machine, and found him.

The car was taken off his body and he was carried into the home and Dr. C. W. Spragg, of Waynesburg summoned. Mr. Patterson remained in a serious condition throughout Tuesday and Tuesday night, being unconscious most of that time. Yesterday the physician stated that his condition was improved and there is hope of his recovery.

He is quite popular among the students of the college who will regret to learn of the accident.

July 16, 1914


News of the death of Mrs. Joanna Fordyce, widow of Garard Fordyce, Ancona, Ill., was quite a shock to her friends in Greene county, as they knew nothing of her illness. She was a sisterinlaw of J. B. Fordyce.

July 23, 1914


Mrs. Benson F. Headley

Mrs. Caroline Headley, wife of Benson F. Headley, died at their home in Sunbury, Ohio, Wednesday evening, August 5, aged 65 years, of apoplexy. She was taken suddenly ill about six weeks ago while eating dinner. Mrs. Headley was a daughter of Simon and Elizabeth Strosnider, deceased, and was born near Spraggs, this county. She was united in marriage with Benson F. Headley and they removed to Ohio, about thirty years ago. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and was highly esteemed. Besides her husband three children survive: Mrs. Alice Clark, of Mt. Vernon, Ohio; Otho M. Headley, of Marion, Ohio, and W. R. Headley, of Hartford City, Indiana. Three brothers also survive, S. K. Strosnider, of Waynesburg; Caleb Strosnider, of Spraggs ad L. R. Strosnider, of Mt. Morris. The funeral was held on Saturday at one o'clock. Interment in Sunbury cemetery.

August 13, 1914


John Orndoff

John Orndoff, a well known farmer and stock raiser, of Harveys, this county, died Sunday evening, August 9, aged 75 years, of infirmities incident to old age. Mr. Orndoff was a son of William and Salome Wisecarver Orndoff and was born near Rogersville, in Center township. He was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian church and always took an active interest in affairs pertaining to the church. In politics he was a staunch Republican. His wife and four children survive: Oscar F. Orndoff, of COuncil Bluffs, Iowa; Mrs. Alice Dawson, of Creston, Iowa; J. Barclay Orndoff, of Harveys, and Dr. B. H. Orndoff, of Chicago. The funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Jacob Ruble, assisted by the Rev. J. J. Gregory and the Rev. R. M. Kiskaddon. Interment in Rosemont cemetery at Rogersville.

August 13, 1914


Stevenson Marriner

Stevenson Marriner died suddenly at his home in Franklin township, Sunday morning, August 30, aged 84 years, of apoplexy. Mr. Marriner was a son of Mr. and Mrs. James Marriner, deceased, and had spent practically all his life in Greene county. He had followed the carpenter trade, but had retired from active work several years ago. The funeral services were held on Monday. Interment in the cemetery at Jolleytown.

September 3, 1914


Mrs. Simon Spitznagle

Mrs. Mary Tennant Spitznagle, wife of Simon Spitznagle, died at their home near Mt. Morris, Saturday morning, October 3, aged 43 years, of typhoid pneumonia. Mrs. Spitznagle was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. She leaves her husband and six children, all at home. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon. Interment in Valley Chapel cemetery.

October 8, 1914


Headlee-Folan

At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Folan, East end, Pittsburgh, Wednesday, October 28, at 5 o'clock was solemnized the marriage of Miss Frances Folan and Mr. Edward Clarence Headlee, of Vandergrift, Pa. Only the immediate friends and relatives of the young couple were present. The bride is an estimable young lady. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Headlee, of Waynesburg, and is a former student of Waynesburg college. He is now engaged in the mercantile business at Vandergrift, Pa. After a sumptuous wedding dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Headlee left on an eastern wedding trip. They will reside at Vandergrift, Pa.

November 5, 1914


Patterson-Scott

Mr. Floyd Patterson and Miss Emma Scott were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. J. Calvin Mead D.D., Saturday evening, October 31. Only a few immediate friends witnessed the ceremony. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Columbus Scott, of East Waynesburg, and is popular in church and social circles, being a member of the Girls' club. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Patterson, of Waynesburg, and is a student at Waynesburg college. Until recently he was manager of the football team. Mr. and Mrs.Patterson left Monday evening on a wedding trip. Upon their return they will reside in Waynesburg.

November 5, 1914


Blaker-Fox

Mr. J. E. Blaker and Miss Dora Fox of Mt. Morris, were united in marriage Saturday, Oct. 10, by the Rev. J. C. McMinn, at the latter's residence, in Jefferson, Pa. The bride is a daughter of Henry B. Fox, and is a most estimable young woman. The groom is a son of C. C. Blaker, deceased, and is a highly respected young man. The wedding was kept from the knowledge of their friends for a few weeks in order to give them a surprise. Word concerning it finally leaked out, however.

November 19, 1914


Fordyce-Jenkins

Archie O. Fordyce, of Jackson township and Miss Margaret Pearl Jenkins, of Franklin township, were united in marriage, Dec. 5, 1914, in the office of the Clerk of Courts.

Waynesburg Repbulican, December 10, 1914


Harvey Reynolds

Harvey Reynolds, a well known citizen, died at his home in Rices Landing, Monday afternoon, December 14, aged 80 years, of a complication of diseases. Mr. Reynolds had spent his entire life in Rices Landing and for many yeras was engaged at the trade of a stone mason and bricklayer. He leaves his wife and four children, Samuel Reynolds, of McKeesport; Mrs. Mary Yoho, of Wheeling, W. Va.; Mrs. Nannie Spear, of Butler, Pa., and Edward Reynolds, at home. The funeral was held on Wednesday at 10 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. J. D. Humphries. Interment in the Hewitt cemetery.

Waynesburg Repbulican, December 17, 1914


Bernice Hickman

Bernice Hickman, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hickman, died at their home in Perry township, Thursday, January 7, aged 7 years, of pneumonia. The funeral services were held Friday. Interment in Mt. Morris cemetery.

Waynesburg Repbulican, January 14, 1915


Joshua Pyle

Joshua Pyle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Pyle, of Kirby, died at their home, Friday evening, January 15, aged 25 years, of pneumonia. He was an excellent young man and was highly esteemed. Besides his parents he is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Ross, of West Virginia; Forest, of Jefferson; [unreadable] of Franklin township; John and Miss Margaret Pyle, at home, Mrs. Lorenzo Keener, of Perry township,; Mrs. James Snyder, of Jefferson and Mrs. Earl Spicer, of Kirby. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon. Interment in Newtown cemetery.

January 21, 1915


Mrs. John Fordyce

Mrs. Anna Herrod Fordyce, wife of John Fordyce, died at their home, near Dunkard, Pa., Saturday morning, January 30, aged 38 years, after a few days' illness. She was highly esteemed. Her husband and two daughters, Ada and Myrtle survive, also two brothers, Fred Herrod, of Easton, Pa., and William Herrod, of Dunkard township. The funeral was held on Monday at 10 o'clock conducted by the Rev. J. D. Stainaker. Interment in Dunkard cemetery.

February 4, 1915


Harveys

Mrs. Martha Wells had the misfortune to injure one of her arms a few days ago by falling from a porch at her home.

February 4, 1915


Death of Prominent Young Attorney.

J. Harvey Zimmerman Passes Away After Short Illness - Was Burgess of Waynesburg Four Years.

J. Harvey Zimmerman, Esq., one of Waynesburg's prominent citizens and a member of the Greene county bar, died at his home, corner of Main street and Montgomery avenue, Thursday evening, February 4, a few minutes after eleven, aged 36 years.

His death proved a shock to many friends as he had been seriously ill only a short time.

Last December he had an attack of grippe, but later convalesced sufficiently to go out again; however, he suffered a relapse and with this other complications appeared which finally developed into typhoid fever and proved fatal.

Mr. Zimmerman was born in Whiteley township, Greene county, January 24, 1879, being a son of Henry J. and Nancy Fuller Zimmerman. After completing a public school course he attended Waynesburg College, and also taught school several terms. While in college he was popular among the students and was a leader in athletics, having been manager of the football team.

He began the study of law in the office of D. C. Cumpston, Esq., and was admitted to the Green county bar in 1903, since which time he had been in active practice here.

In 1909 he was elected burgess of Waynesburg, upon the Citizen's ticket, and served in that office four years, making an excellent official. In politics Mr. Zimmerman was a Democrat and one of the leaders of his party in this county. Five years ago he was urged to become a candidate for State Senate, but declined, J. Carter Judson being elected. In 1912 he was elected a delegate to the Democratic State conention. During the past few months he had been spoken of as a probable candidate for judge. At the time of his death he was attorney for the Directors of the Poor. In manner he was genial and always fair toward those who did not agree with him in political or legal matters.

His death is a loss not only to the Greene County Bar, but to our entire community.

He was a member of the Methodist Protestant church and was an active worker in the church. He was also a member of the I. O. O. F., Knights of Pythias and B. P. O. E.

He had united in marriage with Miss Norma Long, daughter of Wayne Long, deceased, of near Carmichaels, and the widow and three children survive, the latter being Inez, James and J. Harvey Zimmerman, Jr. He is also survived by his parents, three sister, Mrs. Milton Morris, Mrs. Oma Cree, Miss Goldie Zimmerman, and one brother, M. R. Zimmerman, all of near Fordyce, Pa.

The funeral was held on Friday at 1 p.m. from his late residence and a large number of persons were present. The services were conducted by Rev. David Jones, D. D. The members of the bar and other fraternal organizations to which the deceased belonged attended in a body. Interment in Oakmont cemetery.

February 11, 1915


Thomas Headley

Thomas Headley, of near Belle Vernon, Fayette county, Pa., died Monday, February 1, aged 60 years after a long illness of a complication of diseases. Mr. Headley was a son of Mr. and Mrs. James Headley, deceased, who were well known among many of the older citizens of this county. A large number of relatives and friends who reside in Greene county mourn his demise, among them being a sister, Mrs. B. F. Barnhart, of Franklin township.

February 11, 1915


Headley-Reader

Mr. James Lee Headley, of near Waynesburg, and Miss Grace Lois Reader, of Rochester, Pa., were united in marriage, Saturday, February 20, at Washington, Pa., by Justice of the Peace J. F. Carmichael.

February 25, 1915


Olive E. Orndoff

Olive Elizabeth Orndoff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse M. Orndoff, of near Pine Bank, died Thursday, April 15, aged 12 years, of a complication of diseases. She is survived by her parents and one brother, Oren Orndoff. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon. Interment in Mt. Zion cemetery at Bluff.

April 22, 1915


David Whitlatch

David Whitlatch, a well known citizen of Perry township, died at his home near Brock, Thursday evening, April 15, aged 46 years, of typhoid fever. Mr. Whitlatch was a member of the Valley Chapel M. E. church and was highly respected. He is survived by his wife and five daughters, all at home, and also one brother, L. H. Whitlatch, of Waynesburg, and a sister, Mrs. Jerry Lemley, of Kirby. The funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon. Interment in Valley Chapel cemetery.

April 22, 1915


Miss Ella Orndoff

Miss Ella Orndoff died at the home of her father, I. N. Orndoff, near Holbrook, Monday, April 19, aged 29 years, of tuberculosis. She was a member of the Christian church and was highly esteemed. Her mother died four years ago and beside her father she is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Luther Cole, of Pine Bank; Mrs. William Minor, of Wayne township; Mrs. Frank Thomas, of Holbrook; Goldie, Minnie, Thomas, Robert and Blaine Orndoff, at home. The funeral services were held, Wednesday at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. S. L. Bristor, of Rogersville. Interment in the Rosemont cemetery.

April 22, 1915


Sanford Wade

Sanford Wade, a well known citizen, died at his home near Mt. Morris, Wednesday evening, April 21, aged 50 years, afetr a few days' illness from grippe and pneumonia. Mr. Wade was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Wade, deceased. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and was highly respected. His wife and one son, Edward Wade, survive, also the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Mary Wade, Geneseo, Illinois; Mrs. Cora Goodrich, Osage, West Virginia; Mrs. George Weaver, Mrs. Laura Spitznagle, Lemon, Ross and A. B. Wade, all of Mt. Morris; Forney Wade, of Morgantown, West Virginia; and Cowen Wade, of Taylortown. The funeral was held Friday at 2 p.m. in the Bethel M. E. church. Interment in Bethel cemetery.

April 29, 1915


Mrs. H. M. Hudson arrived home Saturday afternoon, from Trinidad, Colorado, where she had spent the past four months with her daughter, Mrs. Elmore Floyd and family.

May 6, 1915


Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Milliken left Thursday to attend the funeral of their brotherinlaw, Dr. I. N. Houston, of Moundsville, W. Va.

May 6, 1915


Caleb Ely

Caleb Ely, a well known and respected citizen, died at his home at Oak Forest, Tuesday evening, May 4, at 11 o'clock, aged 86 years, after a few days' illness. Mr. Ely was born near Washington, Pa., but had resided in this county for more than fifty years. He was a veteran of the civil war, having served in Company F, First Pennsylvania Cavalry. In politics, Mr. Ely was a Republican and always took an active interest in affairs of his party. For many years he was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. His wife died ten years ago and the following children survive: W. P. Ely and Mrs. Hiram L. Hoge, of Waynesburg; Robert H. Ely and Mrs. Judson Orndoff, of Oak Forest, and Miss Effie Ely, at home. The funral will be held Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. W. J. Lowry. Interment in the Fairall cemetery.

May 6, 1915


Eli Stoops

Eli Stoops, a well known and highly respected citizen, died at his home, near Kirby, Saturday, May 22, aged 79 years, after a year's illness. Mr. Stoops was born in Whiteley township and spent his entire life in that community. In 1873 he was united in marriage with Miss Sarah J. Morris. Mr. Stoops was a member of the Whiteley Chapel M P. church. Beside his wife he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Anna Bradford and Mrs. Abner Morris, both of Kirby. The funeral services were held in the Whiteley Chapel M. P. church, Monday a 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. A. I. Barnes. Interment in Whiteley cemetery.

May 27, 1915


Thomas Longstreth

Thomas Longstreth, a well known citizen, died at his home in Franklin township, Wednesday morning, June 2, aged 60 years, after a two years' illness from stomach trouble. Mr. Longstreth spent the greater part of his life in Gilmore township. He was a successful farmer and stock raiser. He was a member of the Methodist Protestant church and was highly respected. His wife and five children survive, William, of Pine Bank; Wesley, David, Layton and Mamie, all at home. The funeral was held on Friday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. J. C. McMinn. Interment in Mt. Zion cemetery at Bluff.

June 10, 1915


Sad Death of Young Man

Body of Clarence Headlee Found in Basement of His Store at Vandergrift, Pa.

Doubt As to How Fatal Wound Was Inflicted - May Have Been Attacked by a Burglar.

The announcement Monday of the death of Clarence Headlee, a popular young business man of Vandergrift, Pa., caused deep sorrow among many friends in Waynesburg, where his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Headlee, have resided for several years. Clarence Headlee was well liked by all of his acquaintances.

The cause of his death is not fully solved and perhaps never will be. He had been located in Vandergrift, Pa., for a year and a half as manager of a store for the American Woolen Mills company, and had been successful. On Saturday night he closed his store about 11 p.m., and he and his wife who had called there for him, walked home together. After they arrived home and while sitting on the porch he remarked to his wife that he was going back to his store again to get some cigars. She advised him not to return to the store again that night, but he kissed his wife several times and then started off down the street, leaving his coat at the house. He did not return and Mrs. Headlee retired, believing that he had been detained by some one or had gone to Pittsburgh to see his brothers, Harry and Floyd Headlee. On Sunday she made inquiry for him, but learned nothing and then decided that he had come to Waynesburg to spend Sunday with his parents.

Monday morning, a justice of the peace whose office is located across the street from the store of which Mr. Headlee had charge, decided that an examination should be made of the store. With another man he went to the front door of the store and finding it locked then went to the side of the building where there was a good sized window in the cellar beneath the store. This window had no glass or sash in it and the justice entered the basement through the opening. He had not proceeded far until he found Mr. Headlee's hat lying upon the floor, then he called to his companion to enter.

Together they walked toward the front of the basement where they found the young man's body lying upon a large store-box dead. He was lying upon his back, his left hand resting on his left breast and his right hand hanging a little over the right side of the box. Upon the floor at the right hand side of the box lay a revolver of 32 calibre. The cylinder contained places for six shells, but one place was vacant and one shell had been fired, the hammer resting upon the exploded shell.

A bullet wound was discovered directly over Mr. Headlee's heart, which was surrounded by powder marks. The bullet had penetrated his heart, causing instant death. There were no other bullet wounds upon his body.

A deputy coroner was summoned and after viewing the body is was removed to an undertaker's morgue, the first supposition being that he had taken his own life.

It was about noon when the word of his death reached Harry and Floyd Headlee, in Pittsburgh, and nearly 4 p.m. before they were able to arrive at Vandergrift on a train of the Allegheny Valley railroad. They at once began to make preparations for the funeral and did not have sufficient time to investigate their brother's death as they would have done had the circumstances permitted. The parents were absent from Waynesburg at the time, on Mr. Headlee's farm near Brock, this county, and they were summoned here as quickly as a message could reach them.

Clarence Headlee was born in Perry township, May 24, 1890, and was past twenty-five years of age. The family removed here about ten years ago and he was in the public schools and later accepted a position in the five and ten cent store in the Sayers building. Five years ago he accepted a position in the store in Pittsburgh, and later was a salesman in McCreery's store, New York city. He retuend to Pittsburgh and became manager of a merchant tailoring store and last year located at Vandergrift.

He was united in marriage October 28, 1914 to Miss Frances Folan, daughter of Thomas J. Folan, of Pittsburgh. Beside his wife he is survived by his parents, one sister, Mrs. Forney John, of Kirby, and two brothers, Harry Headlee, of Wilkinsburg, and Floyd Headlee, of Pittsburgh.

Deceased had been a member of the Methodist church for a number of years and was an upright and highly respected young man. He was cheerful in disposition and made many friends. No reason can be assinged why he should think of taking his own life. A few weeks ago he and his wife visited his parents here, and his sister, Mrs. Forney John, at Kirby. It was a family gathering and proved a very pleasant event, all of their children being at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Headlee. Clarence remained several days longer than he had intended because of the pleasure of the visit.

For a year he had been afflicted with boils, but this ailment was improving. For several days before his death he had said to his wife he was not feeling well, but he was able to attend to his business. He was not known to have any enemies.

Many believe that when he returned to his store, on Saturday night, he encountered a burglar, by whom he was shot. Neither of his brothers have knowledge that he ever owned a revolver and they say he was timid about entering a dark room at night. They cannot believe that he entered his store in the dark, on Saturday night, and walked to the rear of it then descended the cellar stairway and groped through the basement to the box where his body was found. The store-room and basement were long. Nothing of value was kept in the basement, which was not kept closed from outsiders, but it was his custom to lock the door at the top of the stairway leading into the basement.

The fact that several loaded cartridges were found on the cellar floor and inside the box on which he was lying is also mysterious. The knuckles of his right hand were swollen and discolored as though bruised by having struck someone, and there were indications of a bruise upon his mouth.

The remains were brought to Waynesburg at 10 a.m. Tuesday, and taken to the home of his parents on Second Avenue, where the funeral was held at ten o'clock Wednesday morning. Owing to the absence of Rev. Dr. Bash, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, the services were conducted by Rev. Dr. L. S. Wilkinson, of Pittsburgh, formerly pastor here. Interment in Oakmont Cemetery.

August 12, 1915


Mrs. Joseph Murdock

Mrs. Elizabeth Fordyce Murdock, wife of Joseph Murdock, of Greene township, died in the Waynesburg hospital, Saturday afternoon, September 25, aged 68 years. Mrs. Murdock had undergone an operation a few weeks ago for gangrene, having the great toe of her right foot amputated, but this failed to stay the disease. Mrs. Fordyce was an active member of the Fordyce Methodist Protestant church and was most highly esteemed. Beside her husband she is survived by two sons, Harry Murdock, of Fordyce, and Oliver, at home. Two brothers, Capt. John Fordyce, of Berwick, Ill., and Henry Fordyce, of Fordyce, Penna.; two half sisters, Misses Florence and Ella Fordyce and a half brother, Vincent Fordyce, all of Fordyce, Penna., also survive. The funeral services were held at the Murdock home, Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. David Jones, of Waynesburg. Interment in Green Mount cemetery.

September 30, 1915


Mrs. John S. Lemley

Mrs. Eleanor J. Lemley, wife of ex-Sheriff John S. Lemley, died at their home on East Franklin street, Thursday morning, September 23, aged 67 years, after a prolonged illness, extending over a period of eleven years. Mr. Lemley was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Lapping, deceased, and was born in Franklin township. After her marriage with Mr. Lemley they resided in Whiteley township. Later they removed to Waynesburg, where they have resided for thirty years. Mrs. Lemley was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and was highly esteemed. During her long illness she was cheerful and patient and never uttered a complaining word. Beside her husband she is survived by one daughter, Miss Elizabeth Lemley, at home. One brother and two sisters, Jesse Lapping and Mrs. William Jacobs, of Waynesburg, and Mrs. Jesse Thompson, of Broadwell, Ill., also survive. The funeral servcies were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. David Jones. Interment in the Fairall cemetery.

September 30, 1915


Stockdale-Willison

Mr. Owen Stockdale, of Rogersville, and Miss Josephine Willison, of Sycamore, were united in marriage at Wellsburg, W. Va., Saturday, October 2. Their marriage came as a surprise to their friends and relatives. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Willison, of Sycamore, and was a pupil in the Waynesburg high school. The groom is a well known school teacher. Mr. and Mrs. Stockdale returned home Sunday. They will reside in Rogersville.

October 7, 1915


Zimmerman-Stephens

At the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. W. J. Lowry, pastor of the Fairall M. E. church, Monday, October 4, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Melvin Zimmerman and Miss Ida Stephens. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bowen Stephens, of Whiteley township, and is an extimable young woman. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Zimmerman, of Whiteley, and is a well known young farmer.

October 14, 1915


Murdock-Zimmerman

Mr. Arleigh Murdock and Miss Goldie Zimmerman, both of Fordyce, were united in marriage at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. David Jones, pastor of the Waynesburg M. P. church, Friday afternoon, Oct. 15, in the presence of a few immediate friends. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Zimmerman, of Fordyce and is an estimable young lady. The groom is a son of Joseph Murdock, of Fordyce and is a prosperous young farmer and stock raiser. Mr.and Mrs. Murdock left on an extended wedding trip.

October 21, 1915


Mrs. M. C. Fordyce

Mrs. Ola Fordyce, wife of M. C. Fordyce, died at their home in Mt. Morris, Sunday morning, November 14, aged 34 years, of a complication of diseases. Mrs. Fordyce was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hickman, of Mt. Morris, and was highly esteemed. She was a member of the Mt. Morris M. P. church. Beside her husband and parents she is survived by two children, Helen and Donald, and the following brother and sisters, William Hickman, of Mt. Morris; Mrs. Fordyce Blaker, of near Mt. Morris, and Mrs. James Vance, of Garard's Fort. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Charles Butler. Interment in the Cedar Grove cemetery.

November 18, 1915


T. R. Stockdale

Thomas Robert Stockdale, a well known and highly respected citizen died at his home at Nettle Hill, Monday morning, January 31, aged 67 years. Mr. Stockdale was in his usual health and ate a hearty breakfast. Soon after he was taken violently ill, and his death resulted before a physician arrived. It is supposed death was due to acute indigestion. Mr. Stockdale had been engaged in the mercantile business for many years and was widely known. In politics he was a Republican and had served as county auditor. He was united in marriage with Miss Etta Williams, who with the following children survive: S. Frank Stockdale, of Chicago; Thomas, of New Kensington, Pa; Ray, of near Graysville; Ross, of Nettle Hill; Elizabeth, David and Nellie, at home, and Miss Carrie Stockdale, who is attending a school in Chicago. The following brothers and sisters also survive: W. F. Stockdale, Deep Valley; Johnson, of Conger, Pa.; Hugh, of Washington, Pa; Ellsworth, of Marietta, Ohio; George, of Fairmont, W. Va.; Mrs. Martha Wood, of Akron, Ohio; Mrs. N. J. Mitchell, of Ashland, Ohio, and Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson, of Waynesburg.

February 3, 1916


Mrs. Jeremiah Lemley

Mrs. Lucinda Lemley, wife of Jeremiah Lemley, died at their home in Perry township, Tuesday evening, February 8, aged about 70 years, of pneumonia. Mrs. Lemley was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Whitlatch, deceased. She was a member of the Valley Chapel M. E. church and was highly esteemed. Beside her husband she is survived by one brother, Lewis Whitlatch, of East Waynesburg. The funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon. Interment in the Valley Chapel cemetery.

February 10, 1916


David Headlee

David Headlee, a well known citizen, died at his home near Mt. Morris, Monday, March 6, aged 76 years, after a few days' illness of pneumonia. He had followed farming all his life and was quite successful. The following children survive: Mrs. William Fox, Kirby; Mrs. Luther Fox, Morgantown, W. Va.; Mrs. Phineas Lemley, Mt. Morris; Mrs. Lewis Haines, Kirby; Mrs. Dempsey Haines, Pittsburgh. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Washington, William, and Frank Headlee and Mrs. Lydia Strosnider, Shenandoah, Va. The funeral services were held Wednesday at 10 a.m. Interment in the Cedar Grove cemetery.

March 9, 1916


J. C. Smith

J. C. Smith died at his home in Chicago, Ill., April 25. He was about 45 years of age and was born near Waynesburg, being a son of Rev. Thomas B. Smith, deceased. He located in Chicago, in 1893, and had been engaged in coal business, successfully for some years, being president of the Carterville Washed Coal company. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. A. B. Throckmorton and Mrs. E. P. Lough, of Wheeling, and three brothers, Hon. M. G. Smith, of Chicago, M. O. Smith and Charles Smith, of Cleveland, O. The interment will be made at Cadiz, O., April 27.

April 27, 1916


John C. Smith

John C. Smith died at his home, 5513 Glenwood avenue, Chicago, on April 25, 1916, after an illness of several months. He was the son of the late Thos. B. Smith and Mary Fordyce Smith, now of Waynesburg, and was born near Waynesburg, September 10, 1872. The family later moved to Urichsville, Ohio. Mr. Smithwas graduated from Franklin college, New Athens, Ohio, in 1897, and in the autumn of the same year went to Chicago and entered the employ of the Hostler Coal & Coke Company. In 1906 he organized the Carterville Washed Coal Company, of which he was president at the time of his death. On December 25, 1901, he was married to Miss Clara E. Grove, of Cadiz, Ohio. In early life he became a member of the Methodist Protestant church, and after taking up his residence in Chicago, transferred his membership to the Edgewater Presbyterian church of that city. Funeral services were held at his late home in Chicago on April 26, conducted by his pastor, Dr. L. P. Cain. Interment at Cadiz, Ohio. Mr. Smith was a man of sterling christian character. Retiring in disposition, pleasant in countenance, patient at all times, especially in his suffering, so thoughtful of others on all occasions, to know him was to love and admire him. In business life he was most energetic, straightforward and open, and had made a wide circle of friends in Chicago and the Northwest. Beside his widow, he is survived by his mother and the following brothers and sisters: Morton G. Smith, Chicago, Melvin O. Smith and Chas. H. Smith, of Cleveland, Mrs. Porter Lough, of Wheeling and Mrs. Albert Throckmorton, of Waynesburg.

May 4, 1916


Mrs. Elizabeth C. Williams

Mrs. Elizabeth C. Williams, Widow of Dr. T. T. Williams, died at her home at Nettle Hill, Tuesday evening, April 25, aged 80 years, of heart trouble. She had been ill for some time. Mrs. William was an excellent christian woman and most highly esteemed. The following children survive: Dr. S. T. Williams, of Waynesburg; Mrs. Robert Stockdale, Mrs. Jennie Granlee and L. B. Williams, of Nettle Hill; Mrs. Ross Grim, of Deep Valley, and Mrs. Joseph McCollum, of Waynesburg. The funeral services were held Thursday afternoon. Interment in the family burying ground.

May 4, 1916


Dr. Guy L. Lemley Dead

Mt. Morris Dentist Fatally Injured by Falling From Building

Remained Unconscious 24 Hours - Was Well Known and Popular. - Unmarried.

Dr. Guy L. Lemley, a well known and popular young dentist of Mt. Morris, this county, was fatally injured by falling from a building, on Tuesday morning, and died Wednesday at 9:45 a.m., without having regained consciousness.

The facts concerning his injury are as follows:

About 8:30 Tuesday morning, Dr. Lemley was engaged in fastening a conductor near the roof of his two story building, on Mechanic street, where he had his office and rooms. The building has a double porch and he had climbed on top of the railing of the upper porch, at the corner of the house, to fasten the spouting. From this position he slipped and fell to the ground, a distance of sixteen feet. He had been noticed working at the spouting, but no one saw him fall. Mildred Lewellen saw him lying unconscious upon the ground, only three or four minutes after the accident occurred.

She called Thomas Giles and Clark Hickman, who carried him into his office. Drs. Jacob and G. W. Hatfield, Dr. G. M. Bradford and Dr. Miller were called. Later Dr. Hardifgan, superintendent of the Morgantown hospital, was summoned. Dr. Lemley had sustained injury at the base of the brain and over the right ear, where a large contusion was found. An operation was considered, but this was deemed inadvisable by the physicians. It is thought that his head may have struck upon the pavement when he fell, as his body was lying near the pavement.

Dr. Lemley was about 36 years of age and was a son of Charles Lemley. He attended Waynesburg College and later complted a course in the dental department of the Western Pennsylvania, now Pittsburgh University. He was highly respected and had a large circle of friends.

He leaves surviving, his father, three brothers, Southey Lemley, of New York city, David Lemley, of Mt. Morris, and Freeland Lemley, of Kentucky, and one sister, Susan Lemley, at home.

May 4, 1916


Mrs. Elias Headley

Mrs. Lydia W. Headley, widow of Elias Headley, died at the home of their son, M. P. Headley in East Waynesburg, Monday evening, May 15, aged 85 years, after a week's illness of a complication of diseases. Mrs. Headley was a daughter of Rezin and Nancy Wright, deceased, and was born in Richhill township, where she spent the greater part of her life. After the death of her husband, which occurred six years ago, she made her home with her son in East Waynesburg. Mrs. Headley was a member of the Methodist Protestant church and was an excellent christian woman. SHe is survived by four sons, M. P. Headley, of East Waynesburg; R. R. Headley, of Waynesburg; Frank P. Headley, of Richhill township, and G. L. Headley, of Washington, Pa. The funeral services were held Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock conducted by the Rev. David Jones. Wednesday morning, the remains were taken to Graysville where interment was made in the Fairview cemetery.

May 18, 1916


Mrs. Nellie Foryce, wife of Dr. W. E. Fordyce, died at her home Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock. For a number of years in poor health, she was finally released from her sufferings and has passed to her eternal rest. She was normally a woman of happy disposition, genial and with a live interest in all about her. She has been prominent in the social activities of Sunnyside and she leaves an unusally wide circle of friends to mourn her loss. She was active in P. F. O. until she was taken ill two years ago. During her illness she showed wonderful strength of will and rare patience and fortitude. She leaves her husband, her mother, Mrs. Humphrey, and two children, Dorothy and Paul. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church Thursday morning at ten o'clock. Rev. C. C. Curry will officiate. Interment will be in the Sunnyside cemetery - Sunnyside, Washington Times.

Dr. Fordyce, husband of the deceased, is the son of Mrs. Sarah J. Fordyce of Waynesburg and formerly resided at Fordyce, Pa.

June 15, 1916


James M. Fordyce

James M. Fordyce, a well known and highly respected citizen, died at the home of his daughter, Miss Lucy Fordyce, on Cumberland street, Saturday, June 24, aged 88 years, of infirmities incident to old age. Mr. Fordyce spent his entire life in Greene county. He was a miller by trade and for several years operated the Pollock mill at Jefferson and the Bonar mill, East of Waynesburg. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church at Morrisville. Beside his wife, Jane Lemley Fordyce, he is survived by the following children: Mrs. A. E. Gladden, of Detroit; Mrs. Hugh Jacobs, Canonsburg; Mrs. James Sumney, Carnegie; Andrew Fordyce and Miss Bessie Fordyce, Pittsburgh, and Miss Lucy Fordyce, at home. The funeral services were held Monday afternoon, conucted by the Rev. N. L. Brown. Interment in Green Mount Cemetery.

Waynesburg Repbulican, June 29, 1916


John Patterson

John Patterson, formerly of Greene county, died at his home in Chicago, Sunday, August 13, aged 83 years. Mr. Patterson was a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Patterson, deceased, and was born in Whiteley township, this county. When he was nineteen years of age he went to Chicago where he had since resided. He became a prominent live stock commission merchant and was widely known. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and was most highly esteemed. Beside his wife he is survived by two children, William C., of Monmouth, Ill., and Miss Viola Patterson, at home. Four brothers and one sister also survive, Noah Patterson, of Waynesburg, Jacob and Rufus Patterson, of Whiteley township, William Patterson, of Kansas, and Mrs. Nancy Spragg, of Oak Forest. The funeral services were held Tuesday at 4 p.m. Interment on Wednesday at Monmouth, Ill.

Waynesburg Repbulican, August 17, 1916


Paul Headlee

Paul Headlee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Benson S. Headlee, of near Columbus, Ohio, formerly of this county, died Thursday, August 24, aged 9 years, of infantile paralysis. Beside the parents, one sister, Letha, at home, survives. The funeral was held on Saturday at ten o'clock.

Waynesburg Repbulican, August 31, 1916


John S. Fuller Dead

One of the Oldest and Best Known Residents of Greene County Passes Away at His Home Near Fordyce, Wednesday Morning.

John Sealy Fuller, and aged and highly respected citizen of Greene county, died at his home, near Fordyce, this county, at 6:30 o'clock Wednesday morning, of paralysis. He was stricken with paralysis on Tuesday, September 5th, and his death was not unexpected.

Mr. Fuller was born near Fordyce, Pa., April 24, 1843 [sic], being past 83 years of age, and was a son of Daniel and Nancy Whitlatch Fuller. He had followed farming and stock-raising all his life, and was very successful. He had been a member of the Fordyce M. P. church since quite young, and was always interested in church work.

The deceased was united in marriage to Miss Emily Phillips, of near Fordyce, in 1852. Besides his wife, he is survived by the following children: Bowman Fuller and Smith Fuller, Mrs. Henry Zimmerman and Mrs. Cephas Bowers, all of Fordyce, Pa. He is also survived by twelve grand-children, seventeen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

The funeral services will be held at his home on Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock, conducted by Rev. [unreadable]. INterment in John Corbly Memorial cemetery at Whiteley.

September 21, 1916


Mrs. Effie Fordyce Phillips

Mrs. Effie Fordyce Phillips, wife of James E. Phillips, of Mannington, W. Va., died Friday, September 22, at the Washington hospital, of a complication of diseases. Mrs. Phillips was the daughter of A. G. Fordyce, deceased, and Malissa Fordyce, of Bluff, Pa. She was aged 29 years and was a member of the Christian church. Mrs. Phillips was twice married, her first husband being John Freeman, of McMechen, W. Va. To this union two children were born, one of whom, Madonna, survives. Beside her husband and mother she leaves two sisters, Mrs. George D. Haines, of Pine Bank, and Mrs. Henry M. Hudson, of Waynesburg, four brothers, Jacob G., Henry L., and Otto, of Waynesburg, and Alvah, of Idaho. Short funeral services were held at the home of her sister, Mrs. Henry M. Hudson, of this place. Services were in charge of Rev. N. L. Brown, of the M. E. church. Further services were held at the Willow Grove Christian church by Rev. N. R. Athey, pastor. Interment was in the Fordyce cemetery.

September 28, 1916


Spitznogle-Lemley

Mr. Jesse G. Spitznogle and Eva Lemley, both of Mt. Morris, were united in marriage, Saturday, October 14, in Waynesburg, by Clerk of the Courts James McCracken. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Minor Lemley, and the groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Simon SPitznogle, of West Virginia.

October 19, 1916


Henry C. Fordyce

Henry C. Fordyce, a well known and highly respected citizen, died at the home of his brother, V. L. Fordyce, of Fordyce, Thursday morning, aged 72 years, of apoplexy. Mr. Fordyce retired Wednesday evening in his usual health and at six o'clock the next morning Mrs. Fordyce called him for breakfast. When he did not arise she went to his room and found him dead. He evidently had been dead only a short time. Mr. Fordyce was a son of Abner and Eliza Murdock Fordyce and had spent his entire life in Whiteley township. He was a sucessful farmer and stock raiser, and was a member of the Fordyce M. P. church. Mr. Fordyce was united in marriage with Miss Lucy Rinehart, whose death occurred some years ago. He is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. John Morris, V. L. Fordyce and Misses Flo and Ella Fordyce, of Fordyce, Capt. John Fordyce and James Fordyce, of Berwick, Ill.

November 23, 1916


Jesse Wells

Jesse Wells, a well known and highly respected citizen of near Oak Forest, died in a Pittsburgh hospital Tuesday afternoon, January 9, aged 40 years, after a two weeks' illness. Mr. Wells was a son of Abram Wells, of near Oak Forest, and was never married. He was a member of the Pursley Baptist church. Beside his father he is survived by two brothers and two sisters, David Wells, of Waynesburg; John Wells, Mrs. Elza Patterson and Mrs. Sidney Stewart, of near Oak Forest.

January 11, 1917


Mrs. John S. Fuller

Mrs. Emily Fuller, widow of John S. Fuller, died at her home in Whiteley township, Wednesday, January 17, 1917, aged 79 years, of a complication of diseases. She had been in failing health for a year. Mrs. Fuller was a daughter of Elmer and Elizabeth Vandruff Phillips, deceased. She was united in marriage with John S. Fuller August 13, 1852, and his death occurred only a few months ago. She was a member of the Fordyce Methodist Protestant church and was highly esteemed. The following children survive: Mrs. Henry Zimmerman, of Fordyce; Mrs. Josephus Bowers, of Kirby; Smith and Bowman Fuller, at home. The arrangements for the funeral have not been completed.

January 18, 1917


Death of W. O. Headlee

Well Known Editor and Former Clerk of the Courts Suffers Fatal Attack of Paralysis

Was Aged 58 and Had Been Editor of the "Democrat" 22 Years. - Had Taught School 16 Years and Took Much Interest in School Work.

William Osborne Headlee, editor of the Democrat-Messenger, died in the Waynesburg hospital Sunday morning, January 21st, from paralysis. His sudden death came as a shock to our community and to his many friends throughout the county. Several weeks ago he had been ill with grippe and it is now believed suffered a slight stroke of paralysis. From this illness, however, he had apparently almost recovered and was attending to his usual duties . On Saturday afternoon he expressed himself to his friends as feeling very well and extended a pleasant greeting to those whom he met. He ate a hearty supper and after the meal he and his son, Ray L. Headlee, now located in Wilkinsburg, Pa., but who had arrived home that evening to spend Sabbath with his parents, went to the Democrat-Messenger office. They were sitting in chairs conversing about business matters and had been talking probably half an hour when the father began rubbing his hands and remarked that "his arm was asleep," that his hands and arm, "felt as though needles were in them."

Hon. B. N. Freeland had just entered the office and passed to Mr. Headlee and article for publication. The latter in a few moments asked his son to call a physician, telling him to "get one as quickly as possible, or it would be too late." Both his son and Senator Freeland saw then that he was in a serious condition. Ray Headlee ran up stairs to their offices in the Peoples bank building and summoned Drs. Harry Scott, G. M. Scott and C. W. Spragg. Drs. T. N. Milliken, J. A. Knox and other physicians were later called.

In the meantime, Senator Freeland kept rubbing Mr. Headlee's arms to eekp up blood circulation, and the latter remarked that "he believed he was going to die." Dr. G. M. Scott, who was his regular physician, upon arrival administered some medicine and the patient was lifted from his chair and placed upon a table. An ice pack was ordered from Stoy's drug store, which was placed upon his head. In a few minutes, however, he became unconscious and did not again regain consciousness. About 9 o'clock, he was removed to the hospital, where nearly all of the physicians of Waynesburg called during the evening to render attention. About midnight his pulse became stronger and some hope was entertained for his recovery, but his death occurred at 9:05 Sunday morning.

Mr. Headlee was born January 27, 1858, in Perry township, Greene county. He was reared upon a farm and after attending public schools qulaified himself for teaching. He bagan the profession of teaching at the age of eighteen, in which he was successful, having taught sixteen terms.

In 1893 he purchased an interest in the Greene County Democrat and became its editor. The publishers of the Democrat then had the name of John T. Goodwin and Company. He continued in that capacity, under various changes of ownership, during the remainder of his life, excepting for one year.

In 1908 Mr Headlee was elected Clerk of the Courts of Greene county, for a term of three years, and in 1911 was reelected for a term of four years, retiring from that office January 1, 1916.

He had filled the office of school director, here, and was greatly interested in school work. It was his custom frequently to attend teachers' township institutes and make talks before them. Always genial in disposition he found pleasure in mingling with people and had a large number of friends and acquaintances.

From his early manhood he ha dbeen a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and was thereafter an active member in the church and Sabbath school and various church organizations. At the time of his death he was one of the leaders of the Men's Bible class and was a member of the board of trustees of the Waynesburg Methodist Episcopal church, having for some years also served as a steward of the church. He was devout and faithful in his duties and will be greatly missed by his fellow workers.

He had for many years been a member of the Waynesburg Lodge 469, I.O.O.F., and was an official in the lodge. He was also a member of the Knights of Pythias and the Modern Woodmen.

He was united in marriage, in 1880, to Margaret Headlee, who with the following children survive him: Ray L. Headlee, Wilkinsburg; James Fay Headlee, Waynesburg; Mrs. Effie H. Dunlap, wife of Samuel Dunlap, Wilkinsburg; Miss Myrtle Headlee, who for the past two years has resided at St. Petersburg, Florida; John Carl Headlee, Miss Pearl Headlee, Glenn and Rex Headlee, at home.

The funeral services were held on Wednesday. At 2 p.m. brief private services were conducted at the home, East Lincoln street, followed by public services in the Methodist Episcopal church at 2:30, conducted by Rev. N. L. Brown.

Interment in Oakmont cemetery.

January 25, 1917


Prominent Citizen Passes Away

Thomas W. Sayers, Union Veteran and Lifelong Resident of Waynesburg, Dies in His 73rd Year.

Thomas W. Sayers, a veteran of the Union army and prominent resident of Waynesburg, died in the Waynesburg hospital, Saturday, January 27, at 4:30 p.m., of kidney trouble. He had been in failing health for some months.

He was born in aynesburg, July 29, 1844, being a son of William W. and Rebecca Adams Sayers, and resided here throughout his life of nearly three-quarters of a century. His parents had also been born here and spent their entire lives in Waynesburg.

At the outbreak of the Civil war Mr. Sayers enlisted in Tyler's Light Artillery, and independent organization; and served his country faithfully. He was a member of Col. J. F. McCullough Post G. A. R.

He had devoted much of his life to the occupation of farming and stockraising, owning several farms in the vicinity of Waynesburg.

For several years he had led a retired life but was a stockholder and officer in various business enterprises. He was at the time of his death a director of the Peoples National bank.

He was one of the original stockholders and a director in the Waynesburg Electric Light and Power company and had also been a stockholder and director in the Waynesburg Fair and Agricultural Association.

He was a member of the Presbyterian church and his life was an example of upright Christian character. He was esteemed by all of his friends and acquaintances.

He was united in marriage Dec. 25, 1875, to Miss Jennie Fordyce, of Fordyce, this county, whose death occurred October 24, 1907. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Grace Montgomery, wife of Attorney W. C. Montgomery, and Mrs. Lucy Baily, wife of Harry F. Baily, of Waynesburg. His eldest daughter, Mrs. Mary Horne, died a few years ago. Four grandsons and one granddaughter are surviving. He is also survived by two brothers, B. F. Sayers and R. A. Sayers, of Waynesburg.

Funeral services were held from his home on Cumberland street, Tuesday afternoon at two o'clock, conducted by the Rev. J. W. Lewis. The funeral was attended by the members of the McCullough Post in a body. Interment in Green Mount cemetery.

February 1, 1917


Pyle-Fordyce

Mr. John Kinsey Pyle, of Kirby, Pa., and Miss Mary E. Fordyce, of Mt. Morris R. D. 2, were united in marriage, Feb. 15, by Clerk of the Courts Jame McCracken. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fordyce and the groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Pyle, of Kirby.

February 22, 1917


Eli Rose

Eli Rose, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of Greene county, died at the home of his son, Hudson Rose, of Perry township, Monday morning, May 14, aged almost 87 years of paralysis and general debility. Mr. Rose was a son of Jacob and Catherine Lantz Rose, deceased, and was born in Whiteley township, May 31, 1831. He had resided in Greene county all his life with the exception of two years spent in Ohio. He followed farming and stock raising and was quite successful. In politics he was a democrat and had filled many township offices. For many years he was a justice of the peace and was a man of honor and integrity. Mr. Rose was twice married. His first wife was Miss Elizabeth Kiger. After her death he was united in marriage with Miss Elsie Willard, who died about a year ago. The following children survive: Bazil and N. B. Rose, Mrs. J. S. Patterson and Mrs. S. L. Everly, of Whiteley township; Mrs. W. I. Orndoff, of Waynesburg; Hudson Rose, of Perry township, and Dr. E. W. Rose, of Wadestown, W. Va. Two brothers, Lot Rose, of Whiteley township, and Perry Rose, of Iowa, also survive. The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Charles Odell. Interment in the Claughton Chapel cemetery.

May 17, 1917


Death of Jesse B. Orndoff

Well Known Waynesburg Business Man Expired Suddenly At His Home, Saturday Afternoon.

Jesse B. Orndoff, a well known Waynesburg business man, died suddenly at his home, on West Lincoln street, about five o'clock on last Saturday afternoon, aged sixty years.

Mr. Orndoff had not been in good health for some months but was able to go about. On Saturday afternoon he was engaged at work in his garden, but quit work before the middle of the afternoon, remarking to his motherinlaw, Mrs. Hughes, who resides nearby, that he was going upstairs to shave, the go up town. After shaving he felt tired or ill, for he lay down in a bed, covering himself with a quilt. In the evening about six o'clock, his daughter, Miss Mabel Orndoff, went to his room to summon him for supper and found him dead. It is thought that he had expired about half an hour previous. Physicians pronounced his death due to acute dilation of the heart.

Mr. Orndoff was born in Center township, this county, October 6, 1857, being the son of Jesse and Susan Wier Orndoff. He was successfully engaged in farming for a number of years. About fifteen years ago he removed to Waynesburg and was interested here in various enterprises. For a number of years he was engaged in the shoe business under the firm of Inghram and Orndoff. He was one of the owners of the Waynesburg Cold Storage company, which manufactured ice and sold grain and feed. He was a director and treasurer of the Waynesburg Fair Association and for many years was a director of the Citizens National bank of Waynesburg. In politics he was a Democrat and was influential in his party. He had served two terms upon the Waynesburg school board. He had been a life-long member of the Methodist Protestant church and was an officer in the Waynesburg M. P. church at the time of his death. He was an upright man and a good citizen, well-liked and esteemed by all who knew him.

Mr. Orndoff was united in marriage December 31, 1886, with Miss Mary L. Hughes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hughes, of White Cottage, Pa. His wife died Ferbruary 10, 1916. The following children are surviving: Mrs. Douglas Prewitt, of Wheeling, W. Va.; Mrs. Orville Cathers, of Akron, O.; Thomas Hughes Orndoff, of Pittsburgh, and Miss Mabel Orndoff, at home. The following brothers and sisters also survive him: Mrs. Elizabeth Fordyce, Mrs. Agnes Smith, William Orndoff and Inghram Orndoff, of Rogersville.

Funeral services were held at his late home on Tuesday at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. J. [unreadable] Leland. Interment in the Rosemont cemetery, near Rogersville.

May 31, 1917


W. L. Fordyce, of Rogersville, harvested two acres of wheat this season which produced 120 dozens. The wheat will produce 30 bushels to the acre. The average number of bushels of wheat per acre in Greene county, is 12 3-5 bushels. The wheat was planted according to the rules of State College: First, early plowing; plenty of harrowing and rolling; three tons of stable manure used to acre; 1 ton of ground limestone to acre; 200 pounds of acid phosphate; cleaned wheat thoroughly and sowed pne and one-half bushels to the acre.

July 26, 1917


Fox-Wade

Mr. Earl Fox and Miss Nellie Wade, both of near Mt. Morris, were united in marriage, Saturday evening, July 21, the in office of the clerk of the court, Waynesburg, by deputy clerk, Miss Florence Bennett. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Wade, and is an estimable young lady. The groom is a well known young farmer. Mr. and Mrs. Fox will reside near Mt. Morris.

July 26, 1917


Mrs. Enoch Hamilton

Mrs. Elizabeth Hamilton, wife of Enoch Hamilton, died at their home near Bluff, Tuesday evening, July 17, aged 71 years, of a complication of diseases. Mrs. Hamilton was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Tustin, deceased, and was born near Kuhntown. She was a member of the Baptist church and was highly esteemed. Beside her husband she is survived by the following children: Mrs. A. G. Fordyce and Mrs. Ray Stewart, of Willow Creek, William Hamilton, of Wheeling, W. Va., and Charles, Lewis, Fox, Fanny and Cora Hamilton at home. The funeral was held Thursday morning at 11 o'clock. Interment in the Hamilton burying ground near New Freeport.

July 26, 1917


Shriver-Whitlatch

Mr. Charles Shriver and Miss Virginia Whitlatch were united in marriage Saturday evening, August 4, at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. Lloyd Headlee, of Waynesburg. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Ada Whitlatch, of Brock, and is an estimable young lady. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Shriver, of Burton, W. Va. They will reside near Burton, where the former is engaged in farming.

August 9, 1917


Mrs. Thomas B. Smith

Mrs. Mary Smith, widow of the Rev. Thomas B. Smith, deceased, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. B. Throckmorton, of near Rogersville, Friday, August 31, aged 82 years, of infirmities incident to advanced years. Mrs. Smith was a daughter of Corbly and Jane Fordyce Smith [sic], deceased, and was born in Whiteley township. She spent the greater part of her life in Greene county, but resided with her family in Ohio for a few years. She was a member of the Methodist Protestant church and was highly esteemed. Her husband died ten years ago and the following children survive: Attorney Morton G. Smith, f Chicago, Ill.; Melvin and Charles H. Smith, of Cleveland, Ohio; Mr. Sarah E. Lough, of Wheeling, W. Va.; Mrs. A. B. Throckmorton, of near Rogersville. Two sons, C. V. Smith, of Center township, and John O. Smith, of Chicago, are deceased. One sister, Mrs. William Huffman, of Pine Bank, also survives. The funeral services were held on Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock conducted by the Rev. W. H. Gladden, pastor of the M. P. church of Connellsville. Interment was made in Oakmont cemetery, Waynesburg.

September 6, 1917


Mrs. Deford Fox

Mrs. Sarah Fox, wife of Deford Fox, died at their home near Mt. Morris, Sunday morning, October 14, aged 58 years, of cancer of the stomach. Mrs. Fox was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Lemley, of Mt. Morris, deceased, and was highly esteemed. She was a member of the Mt. Morris M. E. chirch. Beside her husband she is survived by the following children: Leonidas and Lazear Fox, of Morgantown, W. Va., Earl Fox, at home, and Mrs. edward Headlee, of Khedive. Three brothers and three sisters also survive, Mrs. Margaret Bowers, Bedford, Iowa; Mrs. Kate Headlee, Jefferson; Mrs. Kinsey John, Waynesburg; Ensley Lemley, S. H. Lemley and John Lemley, of Mt. Morris. The funeral was held on Tuesday at 1 o'clock. Interment in the Cedar Grove cemetery.

October 18, 1917


Meek-Stockdale

Mr. James R. Meek, of East Waynesburg, and Mrs. Mary Etta Stockdale, of Woodruff, Pa., were united in marriage, Saturday, October 13, by James McCracken, clerk of the courts. Mr. and Mrs. Meek are both well known and highly esteemed. They will reside in East Waynesburg.

October 18, 1917


Whitlatch-Rinehart

Mr. Earl H. Whitlatch and Miss Fannie E. Rinehart were united in marriage, Saturday evening, November 3, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Simon S. Rinehart, Morrisville. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. W. A. Rush. The bride was formerly a clerk in Patterson adn Milliken's store and is highly esteemed. The groom is employed in the Waynesburg hardware store. Mr. and Mrs. Whitlatch left on a short wedding trip.

November 8, 1917


Cole-Jacobs

Mr. Minor Porter Cole, of Bluff, this county, and Miss Pearl Marie Jacobs, of Waynesburg, were united in marriage Tuesday, December 25, at the home of the officating minister, the Rev. J. Sala Leland, pastor of the First Methodist Protestant church. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Warren Jacobs and is a graduate of the Waynesburg high school. She is a most estimable young lady. The groom is a son of Mrs. Sarah A. Cole and is a well known young farmer. Mr. and Mrs. Cole left on the 11:13 train on a wedding trip. They will reside at Bluff.

December 27, 1917


Fordyce-Shape

Charles A. Fordyce and Miss Sylvia A. Shape, of Waynesburg, were united in marriage, Saturday, February 9, 1918, by Clerk of the Courts James McCracken. The groom has a position with the W. & W. Railroad company. The bride is an estimable young woman.

February 14, 1918


Thurman Thomas

Thursday, January 10, the community was much shocked by the sad news of the sudden death of an honored citizen, Thurman Thomas, of Sugar Grove. Again wer are reminded that life is uncertain, but death is sure and we should all be prepared to meet our Saviour when our life's work is done. Mr. Thomas by his bright and cheerful disposition, brought sunshine into the lives of all who knew him, and his genial sunny presence will be sdaly missed, not alone by his immediate family, but by all with whom he came in contact. His death came unexpectedly to the family, but all hastened to his side, only to find him in the cold embrace of death. And those who loved him best and who had hoped that he might be spared for many years, have realized that our Father had willed it otherwise, remembering that He doeth all things well. He had been a member of the Sugar Grove Baptist church for many years, and was a consistent christian and a kind husband and father. His door was open to all and there are many who will ever remember the open hospitality and general good fellowship of that home. He was born near Waynesburg in 1849, and died at his dome surrounded by his wife and children January 10, 1918. He was married to Miss Sarah Bolen, March 14, 1872, and to this union six children were born, all of whom survive except the only son, Arthur, who died seventeen years ago, and a little daughter, Louie Belle, who died in infancy. His wife and children have the sympathy of the entire neighborhood, for a happy home has been desolated. His children are as follows: Mrs. Retta Waychoff, of Morganown, W. Va; Mrs. Linnie Longanecker, of Carmichaels, Pa.; Mrs. Bertie Crago, of Greensboro, Pa, and Mrs. Lida Donham, at home. He is also survived by the following brothers and sister: William and John Thomas, of near Waynesburg, and Mrs. Haddie Frye, of Waynesburg. Funeral services were conducted at the home of Rev. Sherman, of Garards Fort, at 10 a.m. Sunday, January 12, 1918. Interment in the Sugar Grove cemetery.

February 21, 1918


Lemley-McDougal

At the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. W. H. Orndoff, Waynesburg, Wednesday, March 6, was solemnized the marriage of Miss Mary E. McDougal and Mr. Ralph Varner Lemley. The marriage srevice was read at eleven o'clock by the Rev. N. L. Brown, pastor of the First M. E. church, in the presence of the immediate friends and relatives. The attendants were Miss Thelma Phillips and Mr. Lindsey Orndoff. Following the ceremony a sumptuous wedding dinner was served. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex McDougal, of Spraggs, and is an estimable young lady. The groom is a son of Mrs. Belle Lemley, of Franklin township, and is a well known young farmer.

March 7, 1918


Hon. Morton G. Smith

Hon. Morton G. Smith died at his home in Chicago, Ill., Thursday evening, March 14, of paralysis. His health had been impaired for some time previous though the stroke of paralysis had occurred only a day or two before his death. Mr. Smith was born near Waynesburg, being the son of Rev. Thomas B. Smith, deceased. When a young man he entered the profession of law and located in Chicago where he attained success. In politics he was a Republican and was influential in his party in the city and state. A few years ago he was chosen to the State Legislature and was an active member of that body. He was a public spirited citizen of high ideals. He was a member of the Masonic Order and of other prominent organizations. He is survived by his wife and three sons, Hobart, Ray and Gerald Smith, of Chicago; also by two sisters, Mrs. A. B. Throckmorton, of Rogersville, and; Mrs. Elizabeth Lough, of Wheeling, W. Va., and two brothers, Melville and Charles Smith, of Cleveland, O. Funeral services were held at his home, on Sunday evening, after which the remains were brought to Waynesburg. They were taken to the residence of R. E. Kent, East Wayne street, where funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. on Tuesday by Rev. N. L. Brown. Interment in Oakmont cemetery, where the rites of the Masonic Order were conducted.

March 21, 1918


Phillips-Fordyce

At two o'clock, April 3, 1918, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Lewis, West Franklin street, a pretty wedding was solemnized, uniting in marriage Miss Hester Inez Fordyce, daughter of Mr. W. L. Fordyce, of Rogersville, and Mr. Dorsey Owen Phillips, of Pine Bank R. D. 1. The marriage service was read by the Rev. N. R. Athey, of Rogersville, in the presence of relatives and a few friends of the young couple. The bridal party entered the parlor to the strains of the "Bridal Chorus" from the Lohengrin wedding march played by Miss Grace Garard, of Waynesburg. The bride wore a military blue traveling suit with a corsage bouquet of pink Kilarney roses and white sweet peas tied with satin ribbon. She was given away by her father. Miss Loretta G. Lewis, a cousin of the bride, was maid of honor. She wore a navy blue suit and a corsage bouquet of pink Maryland roses. Misses MaryN Smith and Mary Lewis, cousins of the bride, were bridesmaids. Miss Smith was gowned in Nile green taffeta and Miss Lewis in Persian blue charmeuse. They carried pink roses. The groom was attended by Mr. R. Allen Fordyce, a brother of the bride, as best man. The bride is a graduate of the Rogersville High school and for three years has been teaching. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Phillips, deceased, and has been a student in Waynesburg College. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips left on the 2:55 train on a wedding trip to Washington City and other eastern places of interest, including a visit with the bride's brother at State College, Pa.

April 4, 1918


Sproat-Davis

Mr. Noah Sproat and Miss Edna Davis were united in marriage, in Waynesburg, Saturday, March 30, by James McCracken, clerk of the courts. The bride is a daughter of James Davis, of Nettle Hill, and is an estimable young lady. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Sproat, of Morgan township. He is employed at the gasoline plant of the Manufacturers Light and Heat company, west of Waynesburg.

April 4, 1918


Corbly Fordyce, who is in the employ of the West Penn Power company, spent Easter at his home here.

Waynesburg Repbulican, April 4, 1918


Mrs. Martha F. Wells

Mrs. Martha Fordyce Wells, widow of Zedrick Wells, deceased, died at her home at Graysville, Tuesday afternoon, April 2, aged 76 years, of pneumonia. Mrs. Wells had been serving as telephone operator at Graysville the past year. She was a member of the Baptist church and was highly esteemed. The following children survive: Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips, of Video; Mrs. Clara Loughman, of Harveys; Miss Flora Wells, at home; George Wells, of Jefferson; Abraham, Jesse and Jacob Wells, all of Harveys. One sister, Mrs. Nancy Cole, of Oak Forest, also survives. Funeral services were held at the Harveys Presbyterian church Thursday morning at 10 o'clock. The services were in charge of the Rev. A. M. Riggs. Interment in the Braddock cemetery.

April 11, 1918


Mrs. Nancy Thomas

Mrs. Nancy Frye Thomas died at her home in Center township, Friday afternoon, April 5, aged 73 years, of a complication of diseases. She was a lifelong member of the Pursley Baptist church. Mrs. Thomas was twice married. Her first husband was Ezekiel Stewart, whose death occurred thirty years ago. Later she was united in marriage with Joshua Thomas, who with the following children survive: Mrs. Mason Cooper, of Bluff, Mrs. Perry Miller, of Enon, and Miss Emma Stewart, at home, and Frank Thomas, of Center township. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Thomas Frye, of Fairview, W. Va.; Miss Dorothy Fry of Ruff Creek; Willliam Frye, of near Waynesburg; Mrs. Emma Vandruff, of Jollytown; Mrs. George McNurlen, of Ruff Creek and Miss Lydia Frye, ofTiffin, Ohio. The funeral serviceswere held Sunday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. N. R. Athey, at the home and at Pursley church. Interment in Pursley cemetery.

April 11, 1918


William Howard

William Howard, a highly respected citizen, died at his home near Mt. Morris, Tuesday morning, April 23, aged 74 years. HIs death was due to anaemia [sic] from which he had been suffering for several months. Beside his wife he is survived by five children, Mrs. Lindsey Lemley, Mrs. Claude Fox, Mrs. Ollie Lemley, Forney Howard, of Mt. Morris, and John Howard, at home. The funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Mt. Morris Baptist church, conducted by the Rev. C. P. Butler. Interment in Cedar Grove cemetery.

May 2, 1918


Jesse Wood

Jesse Wood, son of Jesse Wood, Sr., deceased, of near Holbrook, died at the sanitarium at Spencer, W. Va., Friday, May 24, aged 46 years, of tuberculosis. Mr Wood was formerly a well known school teacher in this county and was highly respected. Beside his aged mother he is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Richard Tustin, of Reese's Mill; Silas abd William Wood and Mrs. James Harris, of Holbrook, and Archibald Wood, of Rogersville, R. D. 1. The remains were brought to Waynesburg and taken to the home of his brother, Silas Wood, where the funeral was held Monday afternoon. Interment in the Fordyce cemetery at Holbrook.

May 30, 1918


Fordyce-John

At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reason John, of Kirby, Wednesday, June 5, was solemnized the marriage of their daughter, Miss Carrie B. John and Mr. Corbly Fordyce. The marriage service was read at twelve o'clock by the Rev. Dr. Appleton Bash, of Pittsburgh, in the presence of the immediate friends and relatives. The wedding march was rendered by Mrs. Walter T. McCormick, of Waynesburg, who also played during the ceremony. The bride wor a traveling suit of blue silk crepe, with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of poink and white roses. She is a graduate of Waynesburg College of Music and is highly esteemed. The groom is a son of Mrs. John G. Fordyce, of Waynesburg, and holds a position with the West Penn Electric and Power company of Pittsburgh. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner of four courses was served. The bride's table held a centerpiece of pink and white roses and covers were laid for twelve. The rooms of the John home were beautifully decorated with pink and white roses. Mr. and Mrs. Fordyce left Waynesburg on the 2:55 train on a wedding trip which will include Philadelphia, Atlantic City and other points. After June 15 they will be at home at 1617 Hillsdale avenue, Dormont, Pa.

June 6, 1918


Dulany's Skull Fractured

Assaulted by Mart. Duvall With a Pitchfork and Is Now in a Serious Condition.

Duvall in Jail Upon a Charge of Assault With Intent to Kill - Fight at Rinehart Hotel Barn Tuesday Evening.

On Tuesday evening about five o'clock, Mart. Duval, who stays about a barn on the lot of the Rinehart hotel, Greene street, assaulted Jonathan Dulany, of Franklin township, with a pitchfork, seriously injuring him. The barn is used as a livery, we understand, by Barker brothers and there is considerable drinking going on there.

Dulany was in the alley near the barn when Duvall rushed at him and struck him upon the head with the fork, knocking him down. He then continued to beat him with the fork and kicked him severely.

Herman Fritz, electrician of the South Penn Telephone company, was in the alley near Greene street working with an automobile and hearing the blows with several others went to the scene.

Mr. Fritz took the pitchfork from Duvall and prevented his beating Mr. Dulaney any further. He then took Dulaney [sic] to jail. Policeman Davis arrested Duvall and placed him in jail.

Dulany was bleeding badly and it was thought at first that a tine of the fork had been run into his neck.

Dr. R. W. Norris was called and dressed his injuries. The physician found a long gash on one side of Dulany's head, beneath which his skull had been fractured and he also found that two of his ribs were fractured, one of which was penetrating a lung. He was removed to his home two miles south of town, yesterday morning, and his condition is reported serious, though he may recover.

Duvall is charged with assault with intent to kill and was taken before Justice John T. Goodwin yesterday, when his attorney, C. W. Waychoff, waived a hearing. The prisoner, failing to secure bondsmen, was returned to jail.

We do not know what caused the trouble, but both men had been drinking and Duvall demanded eighty cents of Dulany.

Dulany showed no intention of fighting, we understand. Duvall as he struck him said to him that "he would kill him," and had it not been for the interference of Mr. Fritz he would probably have done so.

June 6, 1918


Miss Flora Fordyce

Miss Flora Fordyce died at her home, on Frosty run, Friday morning, June 14, of a complication of diseases. She was aged 47 years. Miss Fordyce was a daughter of Abner and Margaret Murdock Fordyce, deceased. She was a member of the Fordyce M. P. Church and was highly esteemed. The following brothers and sisters survive: Miss Ella Fordyce, Mrs. John Morris and V. L. Fordyce, of Fordyce; James F. Fordyce and Capt. John Fordyce, of Berwick, Illinois. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. David Jones, of Waynesburg, and the Rev. Mr. Shimp. Interment in the Garards Fort cemetery.

Waynesburg Repbulican, June 20, 1918


Harveys

Dr. L. F. Milliken, of Blair, W. Va., formerly of this place is spending a few days in this vicinity. Virginia and Keith accompanied him as far as Waynesburg, where they will spend some time with their grandfather and grandmother Milliken.

June 20, 1918


Whitlatch-Lemley

Mr. Guy H. Whitlatch, of East Waynesburg, and Miss Flora Lemley, of near Blacksville, W. Va., were united in marriage at Cumberland, Md., Monday, June 10. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Lemley and is an esteemed young woman. The groom is a son of Lewis Whitlatch and left June 15 to take a special course in mechanics at the University of Pittsburgh, before being assigned to duty in the U. S. service.

June 27, 1918


Valuable Horse Stolen

George B. Orndoff, of Franklin Township, Offers Reward for Return of Animal.

George B. Orndoff, of Franklin township, had a valuable horse stolen from a field near his residence early Thursday morning. The animal is a bay with a white stripe in its face.

About two o'clock Thursday morning, a member of the Orndoff family heard a noise in the cow stable, near the house, but thought nothing of it. In the morning, however, when Mr. Orndoff went to get the horse it was nowhere to be found. Upon investigation, it was found that someone had entered the cow stable, as a box stall door which was kept closed had been left open by the thief. They had also tried to repair an old saddle which was hanging in the building, as a number of pieces of freshly cut leather were found on the floor. Mr. Orndoff offers a substantial reward for the apprehension of the thief and the return of the horse.

July 4, 1918


Mrs. W. O. Masters

Mrs. Louisa J. Masters, wife of W. O. Masters, died at their home in Whiteley township, July 12, aged 70 years. Mrs. Masters was a daughter of John and Hannah Cowell, deceased, and was highly esteemed. She is survived by her husband and the following children: Mrs. Simon Ammons, of Mt. Morris; Mrs. Ross Husk, of Fordyce, and D. E. Masters, of Brock. She also leaves four sisters and two brothers, Mrs. Frank Haines, of Mt. Morris; Mrs. G. W. Guthrie, of Kirby; Mrs. Samuel Lemley, of Fordyce; Mrs. A. B. Minor, of Mt. Morris; Spencer Cowell, of Carmichaels, R. D., and Demsey Cowell, of Brock. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Kelly. Interment in the Claughton Chapel cemetery.

August 1, 1918


Otho W. Orndoff, a well known and highly respected citizen, died at his home in Whiteley township, Sunday morning, Aug. 4, aged 63 years, of valvular heart trouble, from which he had been suffering for two years. He was a member of the Fairall M. E. church. Mr. Orndoff was twice married. His first wife was Miss Ruth Patterson, following her death he was united in marriage with Miss Eva Patterson, who with the following children survive: Norman Orndoff, of Whiteley township; Mrs. Clyde Varner, of Pittsburg, and Miss Helen Orndoff, at home. Two sisters and a brother also survive, Mr. H. C. Wood, of Pittsburg, and Mrs. John Gump, and William Orndoff, of Whiteley township. The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Mr. Lowry and the Rev. Mr. Federer. Interment in the Fairall cemetery.

August 8, 1918


Greene County Heroes Fall in France

13 Members of Company K, 110th Regiment,Killed in Battle - Homes are Sorrow-Stricken by News

Farrell, Closser, Murphy, Marshall, Manning, Buchanan, Hickman, Hewitt, Staggers, Zahniser, Riggle, Harry Dunn and Francis Moore, Killed; Joseph Phillips, Seriously Wounded; Lieut. D. M. Garrison and Walter McVay, Wounded and in Hospital.

Waynesburg was overwhelmed with sorrow on Tuesday, when telegrams arrived from the War Department, giving casualties in Company K, 110th Regiment. Our people knew that the regiment had been engaged in the recent great battles in France and the friends of the soldiers were apprehensive, yet all kept hoping that no bad news would follow, at least that none of our boys would be reported killed.

Word was received by mail last week that William Gray was the first of Company K to receive a wound.

On Monday, August 12, Mrs. D. M. Garrison, of Waynesburg, received a cablegram from her husband, First Lieut. Garrison, that he was "slightly wounded, but doing fine." Monday evening another cablegram was received ,here, from Lieut. Garrison by his father-in-law, W. F. McVay, stating:"Walter McVay and I are in hosiptal. Doing finely."

Tuesday afternoon, the first message announced the death of Norman M. Zahniser; then another announced the death of Benj. A. Manning, and others followed, until the list climbed to 13 killed and one seriously wounded, two being reported yesterday.

Their names are:

Killed in Action, July 28.

JAMES FARRELL, aged 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Farrell, of Waynesburg.

Killed in Action, July 19.

HALLIE J. CLOSSER, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Wesley Closser, Waynesburg.

CHARLES E. MURPHY, son of D. H. Murphy, Wind Ridge.

FRED MARSHALL, son of Geo. W. Marshall, Time.

FRANCIS MOORE, son of Wm. Moore, Ruffs Creek.

Killed in Action, July 30.

BENJ. A. MANNING, son of Mrs. Emma B. Manning (and John Manning, dec'd,) Waynesburg.

FLOYD HICKMAN, aged 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey Hickman, Oak Forest, and grandson of Mrs. Sarah Fordyce, Waynesburg.

BERT BUCHANAN, son of Charles Buchanan, West Waynesburg.

CHARLES E. HEWITT, aged 22, son of Oilver Hewitt, Harveys.

LAWRENCE L. STAGGERS, aged 20, son of James E. Staggers, Bristoria.

HARRY DUNN, son of Washington Dunn, Ruffs Creek.

Killed in Action, August 7.

NORMAN M.ZAHNISER, son of Mr. and Mrs. William S. Zahniser, Waynesburg.

Killed in Action (no date)

WALTER RIGGLE, son of Forest Riggle, Aleppo.

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JAMES PHILLIPS, of Wayne township, was seriously wounded in action, July 29.

FIRST LIEUT. D. M. GARRISON, wounded in action. (No date.)

WALTER McVAY, wounded in action. (No date.)

August 15, 1918


Mrs. Joseph Tustin

Mrs. Nancy Tustin, widow of Jos. Tustin, deceased, died at her home in East Waynesburg, Wednesday, Aug. 14, aged 80 years, after a years' illness of hardening of the arteries. Mrs. Tustin was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Wells, deceased, and was born in Wayne township, where she resided until she removed with her husband and children to East Waynesburg in 1901. She was a member of the M. E. church and was highly esteemed. She is survived by the following children: Peter Tustin, Pine Bank; W. H. Tustin, Khedive; J. A., James and Alex. Tustin, East Waynesburg; J. A. Tustin and Mrs. Fanny Longstreth, Waynesburg, R. D. 5; Justin Tustin, near Oak Forest; Bazil, of Akron, O., and Mrs. Nancy Rush, East Waynesburg. The funeral services were held Friday at 2 p.m. conducted by the Rev. John C. McMinn, of Jefferson. Interment in Green mount cemetery.

August 22, 1918


Mr. Roy Wise and Miss Mattie Cole were united in marriage, Saturday, Sept. 7, by James McCracken, clerk of the courts. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cole, of Brave, and is a successful teacher. The groom is a son of D. T. Wise, of Pine Bank, and is employed as an oiler at the gas compressing station at Brave.

September 12, 1918


Otto Fordyce Is Well and Serving with Co. K.

Has been "Over the Top," But Did Not Receive a Scratch - Had Been Reported Missing.

Mrs. Malissa Fordyce, of East Waynesburg, who received a telegram from the war department three weeks ago that her son, Otto Fordyce, a member of Co. K, 110th Regiment was reported missing in action has received the following leter from her son, which shows the report to have been a mistake. His many friends here are glad to learn of the good news.

France, Aug, 17, 1918.

Dear Mother,

I will try to answer your letter today as it is a pretty day. You said in your letter that you are well. I am glad to hear it. I am well and have never been sick since I left home.

I have been over the top and never got a scratch. I have had several narrow escapes, but have got through them all so far. Sargeant Gail WOod is acting first sergeant now, and Harold Whyte is a sergeant, too. Jim Patton is our mess sergeant. I am hauling water for the kitchen. This is great wheat country and they are harvesting now. I have seen several queer old churches made of stone They all seem to be Catholic churches. Have seen several old castles. England is the nicest country I have seen. I have been over a big portion of France, and hope to be in Berlin before I come back home.

Well, Mother, I am trying to live an all right life here. I will close for this time, hoping to hear from you soon.

Your son,

Otto A. Fordyce

September 12, 1918


Fuller-Bowler

Mr. Samuel D. Fuller and Miss Laura E. Bowler were united in marriage Tuesday, Sept. 17, by the deputy clerk of courts, O. R. Hughes. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Bowler, of West Waynesburg, and the groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Fuller of the same place.

September 19, 1918


Filby-Bayard

Mr. Charles Filby and Miss Georgia Bayard, of near Holbrook, were united in marriage in Washington, Pa., Wednesday, Sept. 18, by the Rev. N. R. Athey, of Rogersville. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. W. H. Moore and has been a successful school teacher. She is a graduate of the Indiana state normal school and is highly esteemed. The groom is a well known oil driller and is popular among his friends. Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Filby left on a wedding trip to Naigara Falls and other points. They expect to spend the winter in Texas. On Saturday a reception was held in honor of the young couple at the home of the parents, near Holbrook.

October 3, 1918


Sergt. Harold R. Whyte Seriously Wounded

Officer of Co. K Receives Wound in Action Sept. 8.

A. R. Whyte, of Rogersville, on last Thursday received the following telegram from the War Department announcing that his son, Sergt. Harold R. Whyte had bee seriously wounded in France.

A. R. Whyte

Rogersville, Pa.

Deeply regret to inform you that it is officially reported that Sergt. Harold R. Whyte was seriously wounded in action, Sept. 8. Department had no further information.

Harris, Acting Adjt. Gen.

October 17, 1918


Sergt. Floyd Patterson Now at Markleton.

Returned Co. K. Man Writes of Death of Wm. W. Throckmorton.

Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Throckmorton are in receipt of several kind letters from persons who were present at the death, or funeral of their son, Wm. W. Throckmorton, in France. One letter is from Sergt. Floyd Patterson, of Co. K, who is now at the U. S. Hospital, Markleton, Pa.

Sergt. Patterson writes that Wm. Throckmorton left Base Hospital No. 8 on Sunday, Sept. 15, to return home. He was placed on board a transport, on MOnday, but was taken ill with what he now believes was Spanish influenza, and was removed from the vessel to Base Hospital No. 101, where his death occurred at 6:55 a.m. Sept. 18.

He received the best care from physicians and nurses. His funeral took place Sept. 19, at 1:30 p.m., being buried with full military honors.

Sergt. Patterson, while in service was gassed twice and was wounded in the arm and foot. He will return home as soon as he is discharged from the hospital.

October 24, 1918


Letter from Harold Whyte

Co. K Man Tells About Hunting Huns - Receives Two Shrapnel Wounds.

Hamilton R. Church, of Rogersville, received the following interesting letter from Sergeant Harold R. Whyte, of Co. K, 110th regiment:

"I suppose you know that I have been wounded. Two pieces of shrapnel got me. One, through the left shoulder, above the chest, and out through the upper arm at the shoulder; the other through the corner of my neck. You probably know near where we have been on the line. I have been on and very close the line for quite a few weeks, though of course only a few days on the firing line.

"But as I told you when I wrote before, I have not had any hair-pulling or bayonet sticking matches with the Boche. In fact I was not sure of seeing an armed German until the day before I got hit. Then I saw no more than fifty. I crawled out of my nest at daylight of my own accord and decided to do some sniping (about the same as sharp shooting). I got in a few shots at them. I did not kill over a million and do not suppose I hit any as it was over a half mile. Then they sent around three or four more snipers and a machine gun to me. I quit firing and with a pair of field glasses I looked for the Boche and told them where to shoot. The machine gun soon kept old Jerry down. Perhaps we got a man or so. I kept at this until some time in the afternoon. Then a battalion attacked over this ground where we were attacking the Jerrys. They got them out of their nests.

"I was sent out with ten men to go toward this battalion and where we had been watching. We fired on some of them who had been running and they threw up their hands and double-timed back to the fellows who were attacking, and became prisoners.

"We looked through some old trenches and dugouts for Germans, but did not find any until I sent a man back with word to the battalion commander. Then he and two more of the boys who were a little ways behind, ran across two German officers and a sergeant, that we had missed. The took them prisoners.

"There had not been many bullets coming our way until about this time. Then quite a few came from somewhere. I am about six feet one inch tall, but when I was walking in a five-foot trench and the bullets began coming I thought I was ten feet tall. It only needed a few close ones to make me keep low. The fellow behind me felt sure they got me, but that shows how good a dodger I am. We went back to where our battalion was, but the had advanced so we did not go to them until after dark.

"Somehow a German machine gun had been missed by this other battalion and he as proving rather annoying. I thought we might get him while waiting for it to come dark. I took four men and started out, but soon left three of them and went on. To make it short we did not even locate him, but he did us. He certainly kept us low. We had a two-foot bank to crawl along, and he did not let us walk until we had crawled quite a distance.

"Where that German was, I don't know, and I guess no one else did that day. When he was firing at us we had men all over the field where he apparently was. Even the colonel asked where he was, but I could not tell. All I got out of looking for him was some water which was welcome, and a pair of field glasses. Then the next morning Jerry gave us some shells, and I got part of them. Result - hospital. I am traveling about now and as usual have a very good appetite."

November 7, 1918


Sergeant Patterson Talks Interestingly of the War

Praises Men of Co. K and 110th Regiment. - Appearance of Country at Marne River Reminded Him of Greene County. - His Brotherm Corp. Dorsey Patterson, Recently Wounded.

Sergeant Floyd W. Patterson, of Co. K., 110th Regiment, who arrived here from France, last week, has been spending the time visiting friends and giving information to relatives of soldiers, who are anxious to hear directly from their boys overseas. His kindness in this respect is greatly appreciated. We had the pleasure of a conversation with him a few evenings since.

Sergeant is yet suffering from the effects of German gas and shrapnel wounds , but is slowly recuperating and will return to the hospital at Markleton, Pa., Nov. 28. When he received his wounds he had a very remarkable escape from instant death. On August 23, while at the front, he suffered from mustard gas and was ordered sent to the emergency or field hospital. The next morning he and three comrades were placed in an ambulance to be taken to a base hospital. Before the ambulance had started the Huns began to shell the hospital and a shell fell beneath their ambulance and exploded. Two of the soldiers in the ambulance were killed instantly, the thrid one had one hand blown off and shrapnel penetrated Sergeant Patterson's feet and legs. The great toe on his right foot was amputated.

He later was placed in the same hospital with Wm. Throckmorton and some other Waynesburg boys.

Sergt. Patterson states that the 110th Regiment was sent to the front, to be held as reserves, on July first, in anticipation of an attack by the Germans on July 4, our national holiday. The Huns did not attack then, but were expected to attack on July 14, French Bastile day, and our regiment was again placed in the trenches. At this time, the Germans occupied a sharp salient on the south side of the Marne and the French attacked this salient. Two companies of the 110th, (one being from Somerset and the other from Latrobe) were moved forward along the salient as observers. The French troops executed one of their retreats in preparation for a counter attack, and the officers of the two companies from the 110th, failing to receive or understand the French order to retreat, these units were surrounded by the Huns and all captured who survived the fight.

The American commanders put an end to retreating as a strategic move, asserting that all ground taken should be held. The American troops do not construct trenches. They fight entirely in the open.

On July 29 occurred the big drive in which Co. K suffered such severe loss, 42 men of the company being killed in battle, and there were about 80 casualties, including the wounded. Nearly all of the Greene county boys who were killed were operating machine guns. Every man of the company who was a machine gunner was killed excepting Wm. Throckmorton and he was wounded and recently died in France. Norman Zahniser was designated as a first-class machine gunner and Corp. Murphy, Benj. Manning, Harold Cary, Harry Dunn, Charles Moore, were among other machine gun men who fell.

Sergt. Patterson, who was a battalion supply sergeant, had charge of the burial of the dead. Those who were killed were wrapped in their blankets and temporarily buried, then after the battle was over their bodies were taken up, each one placed in a box and reburied, the graves being carefully marked. All of these 42 men lie buried together.

In speaking of the appearance of the country, near the Marne river, where the great battle took place, Sergt. Patterson stated that it reminded him very much of Greene county. He says the hills and valleys are similar to ours. A woods which they captured from the Huns, after a sharp fight with machine gunners, who were occupying trees, he said was identical in appearance with the wooded hill opposite the stone [part missing] near where picnics are held. The "York river" at that point is no larger than Ten Mile creek at the Throckmorton farm.

Sergt. Patterson praises most highly every man who went overseas with the company. He spoke particularly of the clean lives of the men, of their manly spirit and of how bravely they went into battle. He sadi before a battle it was common to see groups of boys gathered together while a prayer would be offered. These are the kind of men our country sent to fight the Huns.

In addition to the service stripe and two gold stripes to which he was entitled on account of wounds, Sergt. Patterson wears upon his left shoulder a beautiful cord decoration, conferred upon the eight divisions of the U. S. army by a French citation, these divisions bearing the honor of having saved Paris from capture. The divisions are as follows: 1st, 2nd 3rd, 4th, 26th, 28th, 33rd, and 42nd.

General Muir, commander of the 28th Division, General Darrell, brigade commander, Colonel Thompson, commander of the 110th Regiment; Lieut. Col. Ed. martin, present commander of the Regiment, are all popular among the troops, as are also other officers of the different units.

Corp. Dorsey Patterson, of Company K, a brother of Sergt. Patterson was seriously wounded in both legs, on October 5, by machine gun bullets, a letter having been received by their father, William Patterson, last Saturday, containing the word. The letters was written Oct. 9, by Corp. Patterson, who stated he had undergone an operation, but was getting along finely.

November 7, 1918


John B. Phillips

John Baily Phillips died at the home of his grandson, Charles Thomas, of Waynesburg, R. D., on Monday, Oct. 28, of infirmities incident to old age. Mr. Phillips did not know his exact age, but was about 100 years old. Mr. Phillips and family were residents of Morris township until a few years ago when he sold his property near Ninevah and he and his wife went to make their home with children and grand-children. Mr. Phillips' death occurred on Thursday, Oct. 24. He is survived by one son and four daughters, Stephen Phillips, of Waynesburg; Mrs. Caroline Thomas, of Center township; Mrs. Nancy Grim, of Homeville; Mrs. Emma Stickles, of Good Intent, and Miss Lucinda Phillips, of Ninevah. The funeral services were held on Wednesday, conducted by N. W. Carter, funeral director, of Waynesburg. Interment in Green Grove cemetery near Swarts.

November 7, 1918


Mr. Robert Crouse and Miss Eva P. Bonnell were united in marriage, Thursday, Nov. 7, 1918, by the Rev. J. C. McMinn at his residence in Jefferson. A wedding supper was served at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Bonnell, of Rices Landing. Mr. Crouse is an employee of the Philadelphia Gas company. They will reside on the Thomas Crago homestead, near Jefferson.

November 14, 1918


Death of Well Known Merchant

Robert B. Headley, of Pine Bank, Dies Following an Operation for Apendicitis.

The death of Robert B. Headley, a well known merchant of Pine Bank, this county, occurred on Friday evening, November 8, following an operation for appendicitis. He had been ill for about a week.

He was 48 years of age and a son of Samuel Headley, deceased. He had been a merchant there for some years and was quite successful. He was a member of the M. E. church and of the I.O.O.F. and K. of P. lodges. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Harriet H. Headley, one daughter, Miss Dorothy Headley, and one son, Mr. Thomas Headley. The funeral was held on Sabbath at 10 a.m. Interment in the Pine Bank cemetery.

November 14, 1918


Sherman Crouse

Sherman Crouse, of Pittsburg, formerly of near Rogersville, died Tuesday, November 12, aged 36 years, of influenza and pneumonia. He was the son of Layton and Catherine Thomas Crouse, deceased, of Center township, and was the youngest of ten children. Mr. Crouse for several years was a successful school teacher in Greene county. Later he went to Pittsburg where he was employed on the B. & O. railroad as an engineer running from Pittsburg east. He was a member of the Christian church and was highly esteemed. He is survived by his wife and two children and the following brothers and sisters: T. C. Crouse, of near Rogersville; Mrs. Nettie Crago, of Rices Landing; Mrs. David McNeely, of Time; and Mrs. O. S. Simpson of Washington. The funeral was held on Thursday and interment was made in the cemetery at Pittsburg.

November 21, 1918


Rogersville

Flag services were held Sunday at 11 o'clock at the Rogersville Christian church and 13 more stars weree added to the 8 on the service flag. The following are the names for whom the 8 stars were previously placed on the flag: Harold R. Whyte, a member of Co. K, who sailed for France, May 2, 1918, and who was promoted From corporal to sergeant. Sergt. Whyte was wounded Sept. 8, on the neck, shoulder and right arm, by shrapnel. A. Y. Crouse, who was promoted from Corporal to Color Sergeant. Samuel Leroy Tharp, a private of 217th Infantry, John Shaffer, a member of Co. K, who has been in the Mechanical corps. Charles Melbourne Carpenter, of the 16th U. S. Engineers, Frank B. Jones who has been in the navy during the past 13 years, a present on battleship "Connecticut." Mr. Jones recently wrote that he had experienced some lively times with submarines, and that he had been very close to his brother who is in France, but owing to government restrictions was unable to speak to him. Robert Thompson, a member of the 21st Engineering corps of Co. D. Guy L. Call, who is a letterman in the Red Cross Presidio General Hospital, San Francisco, Cal. All of the boys except the latter have been in service over there, during the past summer. Most of the number sailed May, 1918, landed in England, crossed the English Channel to Calais and wended their way to Paris, thence to Cahteau-Thierry where they were under heavy bombardment for three weeks, holding the center of the sector and keeping the Hun at Bay. Much credit is due the Keystone boys for turning the Hun at the Marne. On the night of July 27 many of the boys prayed God to protect them amidst the awful rain of shot and shell. So again, today we must, as a Bible school, salute again these boys who have fought for this victory through great heroism; through terrors of months of horror and tragedy; with enormous sacrifice and in the worst hours did not weaken, but for me and for you, for their country's life offered their lives and all that life meant to them.

The stars added to the flag Sunday were for the following: Samuel Morris Thompson, son of Harry L. and Annie Thompson, entered the aviation sevice during the past summer and is now located at Scott Field, Belleville, Ill. Cadet Thompson took the ground work at Ithaca, N. Y. and then spent five weeks at Camp Dick, Dallas, Texas, and was later transferred to his present location. Mr. Thompson is a graduate of the Rogersville high school, was a Center township school teacher. He also attended Bethany College and was a student in State College at the time of his enlistment.

Fred Thompson Gillogly, son of Spencer and Mary Gillogly enlisted Sept. 5th and went to Camp Upton, Georgia, where he remained for a few weeks and was sent to France as a member of the Exceptional Medical corps No. 49. Mr. Gillogly is a graduate of the Rogersville High school and also a graduate of California State Normal. He was Sunday school and a regular one of Greene county's best school teachers and during the term of 1917-18 was principal of the Donora high school. He was also president of the organized adult Bible class of this Sunday school and was a regular member.

[unreadable] Bayard Adamson, son of James K. Adamson, deceased, [unreadable] company of 80 men who [unreadable] to Camp Lee, Va. He remained there for three weeks when he was transferred to Camp Merritt, N. J., and placed in the Exceptional Medical Corps, No. 42, and sailed at once for France. He is at present on duty in Camp Hospital, No. 45, near the western border of Italy. Mr. Adamson was at one time a student of Waynesburg College and he also attended two terms at Slippery Rock State Normal. At the time of his enlistment he was in the employ of the Kentucky Oil and Refining Co., of Pittsburg.

Winfield Scott, son of Harvey F. Scott, deceased, and Mrs. Susannah Scott, of Rogersville. Mr. Scott's home is in Enid, Okla., and he is now located at Camp Pike, Ark. He was at one time one of our most faithful Bible school workers. He was formerly one of our most successful school teachers and during his residence in the western state he has served two terms as Judge. He also was a soldier in the Spanish-American war and now holds the rank of Major General.

Thomas M. Longstreth, son of Isaac T. and Mrs. Belle Longstreth, enlisted June 25th and is at present "Somewhere in France," with Motor Truck Division, No. 520. Mr. Longstreth was a graduate of California State Normal and at one time was principal of the Rogersville high school. He also taught several times in the public schools and at the time of his enlistment he was teacher of the adult Bible class No. 2 of the Christian Bible school.

John G. Jones, son of E. M. and Julia Jones, of Pine Bank, enlisted April 26th, 1918 and was soon afterwards sent to France. He is a member of the 364th Infantry and during a recent engagement was on the fron firing line for four days, where German shells were whizzing through the air. At the time of his enlistment he was doing office work and book-keeping for theWestinghouse Company of Pittsburg. Mr. Jones is a brother of Mrs. J. B. Carpenter of Rogersville.

Thomas O. Stahl, son of Robert S. and Mattie Stahl enlisted and is stationed at Camp Forest, Lytle, Ga., as a member of the 8th Engineer Recruit Company.

Hal Longstreth, son of I. T. and Belle Longstreth was called June 25th, 1918 and has since been located at Camp Lee, Va., as a member of the Central Officers' Training Corps at that place.

Ralph Scott, son of W. L. Scott entered the Students Army Training Corps at Pittsburg last October.

Tony Crouse, son of Fred and Ina Crouse is a member of the S. A. T. C. at Waynesburg.

Francis Huffman, son of Jacob and Emma Huffman, entered the S. A. T. C. during the month of October.

Jesse Thompson, son of H. L. and Mary Thompson, also enterred the S. A. T. C. in October.

George Huffman, son of Robert and Mary Huffman, was called to the service Oct., but the call was postponed on account of the influenza epidemic. He was called again Nov. 11 and was ready to entrain for camp when call was cancelled owing to signing of armistice.

November 28, 1918


Born recently to Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Lemley, of Waynesburg, R. D. No 5, twin boys, Harry Woodrow and Harold Wilson Lemley.

December 5, 1918


Mrs. Elizabeth Watson

Mrs. Elizabeth Fordyce Watson, wife of George H. Watson, deceased, died at the home of her son, in New Freeport, Pa., Monday morning, November 25, at 5:15, aged 79 years, 3 months and 9 days, after being in failing health for three years. She was a daughter of Jacob and Martha Reinhart Fordyce, and was born in Center township, August 16, 1839. She was married to George H. Watson, September 20, 1861. She was converted at the age of 17 years and became a member of the M. P. church. Thirty years ago she transferred her membership to the New Freeport Baptist church, where she had been a faithful member. He husband and one son have preceded her. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Nancy Cole, of Oak Forest, and two children, J. Perry Watson and Mrs. R. G. Potter, both of New Freeport. She also leaves thirteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The funeral was held in New Freeport Baptist church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. H. Hamilton, of Windy Gap. Interment in New Freeport cemetery.

December 5, 1918


Born - Tuesday, December 1, to Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey Phillips, a son. Mrs. Phillips is a daughter of W. L. Fordyce, of Rogersville, R. D. 1. Mr. Phillips is a member of the Motor Truck Division No. 520 in France.

January 2, 1919


Roy Fordyce has returned from Camp Hancock, Georgia, where he spent several weeks in military training.

Waynesburg Repbulican, January 2, 1919


Mr. G. S. Masters and Miss Lila May Barclay were united in marriage, Thursday, Jan. 2, by Clerk of the Courts, James McCracken. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Barclay, of Whiteley, and is highly esteemed. The groom is a son of Mrs. Mary Masters of Kirby, R. D. 1, and is a well known young farmer.

January 9, 1919


Miss Laura Phillips

Miss Laura Phillips died at her home in Franklin township, Sunday evening, Jan. 19, aged 41 years, of influenza and pneumonia. Miss Phillips was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Phillips, and was highly esteemed. Beside her parents she is survived by one sister and two brothers, Mrs. Minnie Gump and James Phillips, of Franklin township, and Spencer Phillips, of Waynebsurg.

January 23, 1919


Lewis Hamilton Commits Suicide

Well Known Tool-dresser, Son of Enoch Hamilton, Shoots Himself at Home of James Cowan, Muddy Creek.

Lewis Hamilton, a well known tool-dresser, and a son of Enoch Hamilton, of Bluff, this county, committed suicide, Tuesday afternoon, at the home of James Cowan, on Muddy creek.

He was about 31 or 32 years of age and had been addicted to drink. On Sunday he had hired a team and buggy of H. J. Carroll, liveryman, to drive to Muddy creek to visit some friends.

On Tuesday, after his suicide it was learned that he had left the buggy and one horse at Thomas Crayne's , on the ridge road above Jefferson, and from there rode one of the horses to the home of Marion Blaker where he intended to call on a young lady.

Hamilton had recently been working on a well drilled in that locality and had made some acquaintances. Tuesday afternoon, about 3 o'clock, he was at the home of James Cowan, where in talking with the Cowan boys, he secured possession of a loaded repeating rifle. With the weapon he walked out into the yard, just beyond the garden gate where he placed the muzzle of the gun against his left breast and fired it off. The bullet penetrated his heart and he died instantly.

Dr. Titus, of Jefferson, was summoned and Coroner G. C. Howard, of Waynesburg, notified. The latter drove to the scene and held an inquest, the jury consisting of R. F. Scott, Jos. E. Morris, Benj. Zimmerman, Dawson Widdup, A. B. Johnson and Paul Keenan. They found a verdict that Hamilton came to his death by his own hands.

January 30, 1919


William O. Masters

William O. Masters, a well known and highly respected citizen, died at his home in Greene township, Jan. 27, aged 74 years. Mr. Masters was a son of John and Mary Headley Masters, deceased, and was born Aug. 26, 1844. He had followed farming all his life. On Sept. 1, 1867, he was united in marriage with Miss Louisa J. Cowell who with with following children survive: Mrs. Simon Ammons, of Mt. Morris; Mrs. Ross Husk, of Fordyce; and D. E. Masters, of Brock. One sister, Mrs. Minerva Smith and a brother, James Masters also survive. The funeral services were held Thursday in the Claughton Chapel M. E. church, conducted by the Rev. C. L. Peacock. Interment in the Claughton Chapel cemetery.

February 6, 1919


David H. Dulaney, of Co. M, 320th Inft., Arrives Home

His Right Arm Was Shattered by Shrapnel In Verdun Battle - Was In St. Mihiel Drive.

David H. Dulaney, of Co. M, 330th [sic] Inft., 80th Division, A. E. F., arrived here Sunday evening. He is a son of Walter Dulaney, of Kirby.

He left Camp Lee, May 26, and arrived in France June 9. He was in the big St. Mihiel drive against the Huns and other battles. In the fight near Verdun, of Sept. 26, he was wounded in the right arm by shrapnel, the bone above the elbow being shattered. He was in charge of a squad of five men and all were killed or injured, a Boche shell exploding just behind them. He left FRance Dec. 16, and arrived in New York, Dec. 24. He was sent to Greenhut hospital, which is debarkation hospital No. 3, being what was formerly [portion missing] store at 18th street and [portion missing] avenue, New York. Later he [portion missing] to the U.S. Hospital at [portion missing] formerly the Indian school [portion missing] still remains bandaged [portion missing] unable to use it.

February 13, 1919


Albert E. Headley, son of G. F. Headley, of Brock, arrived home from France, Friday. He served in Co. L, 161st Regt., 41st Div. He arrived in New York Feb. 20 and has been honorably discharged.

March 13, 1919


Geo. B. Moredock Seriously Injured

Well Known Citizen of Jefferson Thrown From Horse and Remained Unconscious Several Hours.

On Tuesday, about noon, George B. Moredock, a prominent citizen of Jefferson, was seriously injured.

While riding near the Strickler home, east of Jefferson, it is supposed his horse stepped into a deep mudhole, throwing him off. He alighted upon his head and shoulders and was later found unconscious. He was taken to his home and Dr. Titus summoned. He did not regain consciuosness for three hours and his condition yet remains quite serious.

Mr. Moredock is one of Green county's well known business men and his many friends are sorry to learn of his injury, but hope for his speedy recovery.

March 20, 1919


Mrs. Harry Stephens

Mrs. Louisa Morris Stephens, wife of Harry Stephens, of Kirby, died at the State Tuberculosis Sanitarium, at White Haven, Pa., Thursday morning, March 13, at 2 o'clock. She had been in ill health for nearly four years and had twice been a patient in the sanitarium. Her death came unexpectedly at this time, though there was no hope of recovery. She is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Morris, deceased, of Fordyce, and was united in marriage, in 1895, to Mr. Stephens. He husband and four children, Robert, Kenneth, Richard and Miss Charlotte Stephens are left to mourn her demise. Deceased was highly esteemed and was a member of the M. E. church at Newtown. She had been a devoted worker in the church until ill health prevented her from doing so. Upon receiving a telegram notifying him of his wife's demise, Mr. Stephens went to White Haven and accompanied the remains to Waynesburg. After arrival here, the remains were taken to the home of Mr. Stephens' mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Stephens, East Main street, where short funeral services were held on Saturday evening, then the body was taken to the home near Kirby, where funeral services were held on Monday at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. F. D. Esenwein, pastor of the Waynesburg M. E. church. Interment in Fairall cemetery. Mrs. Stephens is survived by three brothers, Jesse H. Morris, of Fordyce; David Morris, Wheatland, Wy.; Albert Morris, of Denver Col., and four sisters, Mrs. J. Edgar Baily, of Carmichaels, Mrs. M. R. Smith, of Conneaut, O.; Mrs. Clara Toengeus, Lead City, S. D., and Mrs Evalyn Hedge, of Denver, Col.

March 20, 1919


Mr. and Mrs. Jesse L. Hartley, of East Waynesburg, have received a letter from their son, Sergeant Silva E. Hartley, of Co. K, 110th Regiment. He is now in Paris in a military school and is enjoying good health. His address is:Army Educational Commission, 76 Rue du Frosburg, St. Honore, A. P. O. 702, Paris France. In speaking of the cost of living he says he can get a good breakfast at the Red Cross for 10 cents (50 centimes) and a good dinner for 15 cents. He does not expect to be home until July and would be glad to receive letters from his friends.

April 3, 1919


Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Milliken, of Waynesburg, received word that their daughterinlaw, Mrs. L. F. Milliken, of Blair, W. Va., had undergone an operation for appendicitis, and was getting along nicely. The same day that she was taken to the hospital at Charleston, W. Va., their home in Blair was burned. The greater part of the furniture was saved. Dr. and Mrs. Milliken are well known here, having formerly resided in Waynesburg.

April 10, 1919


Mrs. Asa Sellers, of Waynesburg, met with a painful accident, Monday. She was walking along a boardwalk in their yard when she slipped and fell, breaking the large bone in her left arm just above the wrist. A physician was summoned who reduced the fracture and she is getting along nicely.

April 10, 1919


Enoch Hamilton

Enoch Hamilton, a well known and highly respected citizen, died at his home near Bluff, Monday, March 31, aged 72 years, after a two years' illness from Bright's disease. Mr. Hamilton was a son of William and Mary Mapel Hamilton, deceased, and was born near New Freeport where he resided until a few years ago. He had followed farming all his life. His wife died two years ago and the following children survive: Mrs. Archibald Fordyce and Mrs. Ray Stewart, of Rogersville, R. D., Festus and Charles, of Bluff, and Mrs. Cora and Frances Hamilton, at home. The funeral was held on Wednesday at 10 a.m., conducted by the N. R. Athey [sic]. Interment in the Hamilton cemetery at New Freeport.

April 10, 1919


Rufus K. Mitchell

Rufus K. Mitchell, a highly respected citizen, died at his home in Holbrook, Monday morning, April 7, aged 67 years, of influenza. Mr. Mirchell had spent practically his entire life in Jackson township, where he had followed farming and stock raising. A few months ago he removed to Holbrook. He was a member of the M. P. church and of the Jackson township grange. Beside his wife Mrs. Hettie Huffman Mitchell, he is survived by the following children: Charles Mitchell, of Washignton; Ross Mitchell, Jackson township; Mrs. john Phillips, Oak Forest; Mrs. W. M. Hoge, Waynesburg, and Mrs. Eva Staggers, Jefferson. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Jonathan Mitchell, Rogersville; James Mitchell, Des Moines, Iowa; Mrs. John Wells, Waynesburg, and Mrs. Lillian Orndoff, Holbrook. The funeral was held Wednesday morning in the Rogersville M. P. church, conducted by the Rev. J. F. McKnight and Rev. O. M. Taylor. Interment in Rosemont cemetery.

April 10, 1919


Otto Fordyce, a member of Company K, 110th regiment, has returned home, having received his honorable discharge. A number of friends gathered at the home of hismother, Mrs. Malissa Fordyce, and gave him a hearty reception. The evening was spent in music and conversation. Refreshments were served. Mr. Fordyce sailed from Brest, France, March 14, and arrived in New York ten days later. He received his discharge April 8.

April 17, 1919


Mrs. H. M. Hudson returned, Thursday, from Trinidad, Colorado, where she spent the winter, with her daughter, Mrs. Elmore Floyd and family.

April 24, 1919


Floyd Headlee, of Parkersburg, W. Va., was here attending the automobile show and visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Headlee.

April 24, 1919


David Dulaney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dulaney, of Perry township, who was a member of the 320th infantry, and was wounded in action in France and has been in the military hospital at Carlisle, Pa., since his return from overseas, is visiting his uncle, Wm. W. Headlee, of East Waynesburg. He has been transferred to Park View hospital, Pittsburg, for treatment.

April 24, 1919


Headlee-Frost

Mr. Charles Headlee and Miss Rachel Frost were united in marriage, Wednesday, April 16, at the home of the groom's uncle, Rev. D. L. Headlee at Wilson, Pa, Rev. Headlee officiating. The groom is s son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Headlee, of Perry township, and is employed at the Westinghouse works, Pittsburg. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. Frost, of McKeesport. Mr. and Mrs. Headlee will reside in McKeesport.

April 24, 1919


Bazil Smith

Bazil Smith, a well known and respected citizen, died at his home in Khedive, Tuesday morning, April 29, aged 76 years, after an illness of six weeks. Mr. Smith had followed farming, but had removed to Khedive about fourteen years ago. On July 1, 1916 he and his wife had celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. He was a member of the Frosty Run M. P. church. Beside his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Livingood Smith he is survived by the following children: S. D. Smith, of Waynesburg; W. H. Smith, of near Carmichaels; J. F. Smith, of West Alexander, and Mrs. Mary Fordyce, of Fordyce, and one sister, Mrs. Elsie Blaker, of Garards Fort. The funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. I. K. Teal. Another brief service was held in the Baptist church at Garards Fort. Interment in Garards Fort cemetery.

May 1, 1919


Arthur L. Headley, of Mt. Morris, has accepted a position as bookkeeper in the Peoples National bank of Waynesburg. He entered upon his duties this week. Mr. Headley fills the position made vacant by the resignation of Joseph J. Clarkson, who is leaving the institution to accept the position of cashier of the Jefferson National bank. Mr. Headley has been bookkeeper in the Farmers and Merchants bank at Mt. Morris for the past two years.

June 5, 1919


Fordyce-Bradford

Mr. Allen R. Fordyce and Miss Hazel Bradford were united in marriage at State College, Pa., Thursday, June 12. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Bradford, of Kirby, and for several years has been engaged in teaching. The groom is a son of W. L. Fordyce, of near Rogersville, and last week was graduated from State College. He is also a graduate of Center township high school and has taught several terms in the public schools of Greene county.

Waynesburg Repbulican, June 19, 1919


Automobile Collision in Morrisville

Machines Driven by Rev. D. L. Headlee and Harry White Badly Damaged. - Little Son of Rev. Headlee Injured.

On Tuesday, a serious automobile accident occurred in Morrisville. Rev. D. L. Headlee and family of four children were enroute to Mt. Morris and at the intersection of the first street in Morrisville with the brick road his car and one driven by Harry White came into collision. White was coming down into the brick road from the side street and neither he nor Rev. Headlee could see each other approaching. The latter's car was badly wrecked, but only one of the occupants was injured. Thomas, the little three year old son of Rev. and Mrs. Headlee, had the ligaments of his left shoulder badly torn. White's car was damaged also. The boy was taken to the office of Dr. R. E. Brock where he received medical attention and the Headlee car was brought to a garage to be repaired.

Rev. Headlee is the pastor of the M. E. church at Wilson, Pa. He and his family had been visiting his brother, W. W. Headlee, of Waynesburg, and they were starting to visit the mother, Mrs. W. G. Headlee, of Mt. Morris. They were also intending to go to Columbus, O., to attend the grat Methodist Episcopal Centenary. They secured another car and left for Mt. Morris Tuesday evening.

July 3, 1919


Mrs. Rachel Eddy Martin

Mrs. Rachel Eddy Martin, widow of Levi H. Martin, died at her home in Center township, June 20, aged 77 years, of dropsy. She was born July 24, 1842, in Wayne township, being a daughter of John Eddy, deceased. She was a member of the Christian church and was a highly respected woman. Her husband died in 1902. Two children survive her, one son, Edd Martin, and one daughter, Mrs. Belle Ewart, of Center township. Four brothers are surviving, Michael Eddy, of Waynesburg; Thomas E. Eddy, Jacob and Samuel S. Eddy, of Wayne township. Funeral services were held at her late home, Sunday, June 22, conducted by Rev. N. R. Athey, of Rogersville. Interment at Rosemont Cemetery.

July 3, 1919


Albert E. Headley

Albert E. Headley, son of G. F. Headley, of Brock, and a member of Co. L, 161st Regt., 41st Division, spent several months in France.

Stanley Headley

Stanley Headley, son of G. F. Headley, of Brock, was a member of Co. K, 56th Engineers and spent several months in France.

Max Lemley

Max Lemley, son of Mrs. L. A. Lemley, who resides on Smith creek, five miles south of Waynesburg, died in France, September 7, 1918, from wounds received in action.

Corp. Dorse W. Patterson

Corp. Dorse W. Patterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Patterson, of near Oak Forest, and a member of K Co., 110th Regt. was wounded on September 26, 1918, in the hip, leg and foot by machine gun bullets in the Argonne Forest battle.

Sergt. Floyd W. Patterson

Battalion Sergeant Floyd W. Patterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Patterson, of near Oak Forest, and a member of K Co., 110th Regt., was gassed on July 30 in the Champaigne-Marne offensive. He returned to the company and in the battle on the Vesle riverhe was gassed and wounded in the hip, feet and wrist by shrapnel. Sergt. Patterson received the Fench citation and wears the silk cord decoration.

Medical and Dental Corps

Greene County Physicians and Dentists Who Were Commissioned and Rendered Service During the War.

Capt. Hersey E. Orndoff

Dr. Hersey E. Orndoff, of St. Louis, Mo., a son of Mrs. Wm. B. Orndoff, of Oak Forest, and a brother of J. Delbert Orndoff, cashier of the Peoples National bank of Waynesburg, went to England in June, 1917, before the United States entered the war, and there enlisted in the British servcie and was given the rank of captain. He was assigned to the Medical Corps of the Heavy Artillery, 242d Army Brigade and was stationed in Cambria, France. Recently he has been located at Coblenz, Germany with the Army of Occupation. He enlisted in the English service for a period of five years and will probably remain that elngth of time.

July 3, 1919


Marie Louise Murdock

Marie Louise Murdock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Murdock, of Fordyce, died Sunday, July 20, aged 18 months, after a few days' illness of cholera infantum. Beside her parents she is survived by one brother and two sisters. The funeral was held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. John C. McMinn. Interment in Green Mount cemetery, Waynesburg.

July 24, 1919


Long-Moredock

Mr. Reed Milton Long and Miss Edna May Moredock were united in marriage Wednesday morning, July 30, at eight o'clock, at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. E. C. Brush, pastor of the Jefferson Baptist church. The bride wore a blue traveling suit and carried a bouquet of sweetheart roses. She was attended by her sister, Miss Mabel Moredock, as maid of honor. Mrs. Edgar Grooms, of Carmichaels, served as Mr. Long's best man. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George B. Moredock, of Jefferson. She is a graduate of the University at Valparaiso, Ind., and last year was principal of the school at the Mather collieries, Jefferson. She is a most estimable young lady. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Long, of Carmichaels, and is also a graduate of the University at Valparaiso, Ind. He recently returned from France where he was in the U. S. service, being attached to the medical corps of Co. C, 110th Infantry. He now hold a position as a machinist with the Buckeye Coal company, near Carmichaels. Mr. and Mrs. Long left on a wedding trip to Chicago and other points. They will reside at Carmichaels.

July 31, 1919


Sergeant Sylva E. Hartley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hartley, of East Waynesburg, who was a member of Co. K, 110th Infantry, arrived home a few days ago from Camp Mills, N.Y., where he was discharged from service. Sergt. Hartley was battle of the Marne and spent several months in a hospital. For the past three months he had been a student in the A. E. F. school in Paris and did not return with Company K.

July 31, 1919


Gale Wood, a member of Company K, who spent the last 15 months overseas, returned home Saturday afternoon. Mr. Wood was formerly a Greene county school teacher, and a graduate of California State Normal. He is a second lieutenant, and came from Camp Mills, New Jersey, on a 15-day furlough.

August 7, 1919


Death of Alfred L. Myers

Well Known Colorado Ranchman, Formerly of Greene County, Meets Death by Accident.

Mrs. Stephen Murdock, of Jefferson, received a message from La Junta, Colo., Saturday, August 2, announcing the death of her brother, Alfred L. Myers.

A letter received later bore the news that he had fallen from his horse while on his way home from the post office, with a stroke of apoplexy, and when found an examination revealed that his neck had been broken by the fall.

Mr. Myers was a native of this county, having been born at Garard's Fort, April 5, 1875, and was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Myers. He left Greene county twenty-six years ago and located in Colorado. He was a successful ranch and cattle man, owning a 1,000 acre ranch and quite a large number of cattle. He leaves a wife and one son, Lynn, also the following sisters: Mrs. Stephen Moredock and Mrs. Hal Crayne, of Jefferson, Mrs. T. L. Rush, of Bentleyville, Pa., and Mrs. D. E. Lantz, of Colorado, who was visiting him at the time of his sad death.

August 14, 1919


Sylva E. Hartley, of East Waynesburg, has been elected principal of the Aleppo township high school, and Miss Lura Tennant, of Spraggs, is assistant principal. Both are graduates of Waynesburg college.

September 4, 1919


Jesse Fordyce, of Hazelwood, was calling on old friends here Saturday. Mr. Fordyce has been afflicted for some time with rheumatism and expects to leave in a few days for Cambridge Springs for treatment.

Waynesburg Repbulican, October 9, 1919


Fox-Headlee

Mr. Ray Fox and Miss Bertha Headlee, both of Mt. Morris, were united in marriage, Wednesday evening, October 15, at the First Methodist Episcopal parsonage, Waynesburg, by the Rev. F. D. Esenwein. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Margaret Headlee, and is a successful school teacher. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Hudson Fox, and is a well known young farmer.

October 23, 1919


R. Allen Fordyce, of Rogersville, a graduate of State College, has been appointed county agent of the Farm Bureau of Mifflin county, Pa. He is a son of W. L. Fordyce.

October 30, 1919


Fordyce-Eakes

Mr. Spencer Fordyce, of near Willow Grove, and Miss Bessie Eakes, of Oxford, N. C., were united in marriage, Tuesday, October 21, at the parsonage of the First Baptist church of Oxford. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. John Eakes and is an estimable young lady. The groom is a son of Spencer Fordyce, Sr., of Center township, and is a well known young farmer.

Waynesburg Repbulican, November 6, 1919


Ealy-Fordyce

Mr. Roscoe Ealy and Miss Jessie Miller Fordyce, of Harveys, this county, were united in marriage , Saturday, November 1, at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. W. E. Slemmons, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, Washington, Pa.

November 13, 1919


Fordyce-Hamilton

Mr. Jacob E. Fordyce and Miss Cora Hamilton, of Willow Grove, were united in marriage, Wednesday, November 12, at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. N. R. Athey, pastor of the Chrustuan church of Rogersville. The bride is a daughter of the late Enoch Hamilton and is highly esteemed. The groom is a son of Mrs. Malinda Fordyce, and has been a successful school teacher.

Waynesburg Repbulican, November 20, 1919


Mrs. Jennie B. Whitlatch

Mrs. Jennie Barnard Whitlatch, widow of Eli Whitlatch, died at her home in Pennsboro, W. Va., Sunday, November 16, of tuberculosis. He husband's death occurred about 17 years ago at Brock, this county, where they had resided for many years. SHe is survived by one son, Howard Whitlatch, of Pennsboro, W. Va.

Waynesburg Repbulican, November 27, 1919


Haines-Cowell

At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Cowell, of Mt. Morris, Miss Bertha Lucille Cowell and Floyd G. Haines, of Kirby, were united in marriage, Saturday November 22. The marriage service was read by Rev. S. H. Worrell in the presence of the immediate families. The bride is highly esteemed and is one of Perry township's most successful teachers. The groom is a son of Mrs. Jennie Haines of Kirby, and is a successful young farmer.

December 4, 1919


Mrs. William B. Orndoff

Mrs. Mary Scott Orndoff, widow of William B. Orndoff, deceased, died at the home of her son, J. H. Orndoff, of near Oak Forest, Friday evening, December 12, aged 76 years, of a complication of diseases. She had been in failing health for some time and her death was not unexpected. Mrs. orndoff was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Scott, deceased, and had spent practically her entire life in Center township. She was a member of the Baptist church and was most highly esteemed. The following children survive: J. H. Orndoff, of near Oak Forest; J. Delbert Orndoff and Mrs. T. Riley Huffman, of Waynesburg; Capt. Hersey Orndoff, of Camp Dix, N. J., and Mrs. Glenn Clovis, of Pittsburg. Two brothers and two sisters also survive, Mason Scott, of Bristoria; James Scott, of Xenia, Ohio; Mrs. Sellers Carpenter and Mrs. George Moore, of Rutan. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Interment in Rosemont cemetery, Rogersville.

December 18, 1919


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