Death of Finsthwait Ex-Cherry Tree Banker in New Rochelle
Frank Finathwait Winathwait 54, former Cherry Tree cashier of the First National Bank, died suddenly from a cerebral hemorrhage at his New Rochelle home. Born in Newton, Pa, he rose from office boy to banker, led Cherry Tree bank to prominence, and later founded Finsthwait & Co in New York. He held multiple executive roles and was active in Presbyterian and Sabbath activities. Survived by widow Helen McKeage and three sons, his funeral occurred in New Rochelle.
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Frank Finathwait
Frank Winathwait
Cherryffrée
First National Bank
Thorsday
New Rochelle
New York
West ‘Newton
Franklin
Finsthwait
Moetlon Bank
Pittsburgh
Cherry Tree
Cherry Tree Institution
Presbyterian Church
Indiana County Sabbath Association
New York City
Finsthwait &Co
American-Maracaticho Company
Penn State Castings Company
Standard-Bauxite and Chemical Company
Metropolitan Royalty Corporation
South American ‘Petroleum Venezuelan Eastern Corporation
Monagas Oil Corporation
First Presbyterian Church
Ne Rochelle
Helen McKeage
William ‘McKeage
Ruth E. Finsthwait
Franklin, Jr
William
Robert Finsthwait
Davis Memorial Chapel
Mrs. Rachel Stevens Laing Dies in Altoona at 44
Mrs. Rachel Stevens Laing aged 44 of Dixonville died at her son EB A Stevens home in Pittsburgh on Saturday from a complication of diseases while visiting. Born near Williamsburg Pa on July 15 1859 she was daughter of Benjamin Berkheimer and Caroline. She was twice married first to a Mr Stevens and later to James Laing Sr residing in Dixonville about 15 years. She later lived with son D L Stevens in Altoona. She attended Calvary Baptist Church in Altoona and is survived by children D L Stevens Altoona Mrs George A Fisher Pittsburgh S L Stevens Irvona Mrs Amy Ellsworth Columbus B A Stevens and Mrs Clair Bence Pittsburgh. Sisters Catherine McNonigle and Mrs George Dougherty Irvona Mrs Edward Peters Milesboro and half brother George Reed Holidaysburg. Eighteen grandchildren. The remains were taken to D L Stevens Altoona home for funeral services Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev Horner and burial in Bellwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Stevens Laing
Dixonville
EB. A. Stevens
Pittsburgh
James Laing
Altoona
George A. Fisher
S. L. Stevens
Irvona
Amy Ellsworth
Columbus
B. A. Stevens
Clair Bence
Catherine McNonigle
George
Dougherty
Edward Peters
Milesbore
George ‘Reed
Holidaysburg
Mrs Catherine Haugh Dies After Illness At Brother’s Home
Mrs Catherine Haugh aged 177 years died Sunday at her brother Elmer Weaver’s West Washington street home from pneumonia after four days of illness. She was the 4% daughter of George Weaver of Hamilton and widow of Joseph Haugh who died four years ago in Tarentum where they had resided. Survived by another brother, David Weaver, of Hamilton, she had lived with Elmer for a year. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Tarentum by Rev Richards of the M B church, with interment in Tarentum cemetery.
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Catherine Haugh
Elmer Weaver
West Washington Street
George Weaver
Hamilton
Joseph Haugh
Tarentum
Elmer
David Weaver
Rev. Richards
M. B. Church
Funeral services for Eileen Elizabeth Parsons
Funeral services were held Saturday at the parental home followed by interment in Avonmore cemetery for Eileen Elizabeth Parsons aged two years three months daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Parsons of Iselin who died Thursday at the Indiana hospital
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Eileen EB. Parsons
Avonmore
Eileen Elizabeth Parsons
Edward Parsons
Iselin
Indiana Hospital
Roy Leassure
Pine Grove
Roy Leasure
Earl Leasure
Rochester Mills
Adrain
Punxsutawney
Death notices J Nelson Stein aged 50 in Indiana
Funeral services were held for J Nelson Stein at his Bathday home with interment in Oakland cemetery. Stein, 50, died from a heart ailment after several weeks of illness at his East Water Street residence. He was born April 9 1876 in Green township and moved to Indiana 16 years ago. He served as A P store manager on North Sixth Street and formerly held posts in Johnstown and Colyer including postmaster and justice of the peace. He leaves a widow, a daughter Ivan B. Stein, and three brothers Simeon Stein O C Stein and J A Stein.
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J.neldon Stein
Oakland Cemetery
J. Nelson Stein
Indiana
North Sixth Street
East Water Street
Green Township
John Stein
Johnstown
Colyer
Coleman- Weaver Coal Company
Church of Christ of Uniontown
Cora Buterbaugh
Ivan B. Stein
Simeon Stein
O. C. Stein
Pitcairn
J. A.stein
Youngwood
Mrs James A McCreight of Reynoldsville Dies
Mrs James A McCreight of Reynoldsville died Thursday from complications after a paralysis stroke. Sunday funeral at her late residence followed by interment in Reynoldsville cemetery. Born in Armstrong township she was daughter of J Marlin and Mrs Walker. Survived by husband and children J Marlin McCreight Versailles Ky Cyril McCreight Brooklyn N Y Mrs William Hileman Greensburg and Mrs Forest Burtch Trenton N J plus sister Harriet Walker.
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James A. McCreight
Reynoldsville
Armstrong Township
J. Marlin Walker
McCreight
Brooklyn, N. Y
Slater
Harriet Walker
Town
Deaths of John L Ross and Mary Killen in local obituaries
John L Ross aged 72 native of the county died suddenly in Duquesne at his niece Mrs. Martha Ream's home. Survived by brothers Silvis William Samuel Edward Lewis and James. Funeral Thursday in Duquesne with interment in Dravosburg. Mary Killen daughter of Captain Daniel Killen and Nancy Patterson Killen died at home in East Wheatfield township due to paralysis. She spent life on the homestead, member of Armagh M B church, survived by brother Samuel Killen. Funeral Saturday at 2:00 pm at home, Rev. Long officiating, interment in Armagh cemetery.
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John L. ‘Ross
John L. Ross
Willet
Martha Ream
Duquesne
Silvis Ross
Homer City
William
Samuel and
Edward Ross
Elizabeth
Lewis and
James Ross
Dravosburg
Ream
Joseph Ross
Washington Township
Mary Killen
Daniel
Nancy Patterson Killen
East Wheatfield Township
Armagh
M. B
Samuel Killen
Rev. Long
Blacklick Free
Mrs Lydia D Rager Dies At Home In Derry
Lydia D Rager a native of the county died October 20 at her home in Derry She leaves her children Wm Rager near Blairsville Mrs W Penrose McKees Rocks D F Woods and Carl Rager of Derry Mrs W N Akeny La Trobe and Lyle Rager of Derry township Also 38 grandchildren and four sisters Mrs Jan McGaughey Josephine Mrs Anna Donahey this county Mrs Belle Ferguson Akron O and Mrs Sarah McKee Ashtabula O
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Lydia D. Rager
Lydia ID. Rager
Derry
John Morgan
Owen ‘Rager
Blairsville
Ashbel K. St. Clair Dies in Denver at Age Near
Ashbel K. St. Clair born and raised in Indiana died at his Denver Colorado home on October 23. He was a son of the late Robert M. St. Clair of this place. Survived by two daughters both teachers in Denver public schools. A half brother Howard St. Clair resides in Denver. His wife died years ago.
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Ashbel K. Bt. Clair
Ashbel K. St. Clair
Indiana
Denver
Col
Robert M. St. Clair
Howard St. Clair
Dayton soldier Alfred Cochran dies from war injuries
Alfred M Cochran aged 43 lifelong Dayton resident died at home Sunday from injuries endured in World War I He was born March 30 1890 and survived by his parents a widow son and daughter two brothers and a sister Funeral services were held Tuesday at Streams Funeral Parlors with burial in Greenwood Cemetery Also mentioned is death of John Mahoney 73 in Burrell township after a year in residence there He leaves a brother and two sisters in nearby towns.
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Alfred M. Cochran
Dayton
C. C. Cochran
France
Howard
Mur
Rev. C. W. Coch ‘Ran
Apollo
John ‘Cochran
John P. Stockdale
Streams
Philadelphia
Greenwood Cemetery
Town
John Mahoney
Burrell Township
David Mahoney
Lazor Infant Dies in Lucerne Mines Funeral Held
Martha Dolores Lazor died at two months and 21 days at her parents home in Lucerne Mines. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon followed by internment at St Bernard Catholic cemetery. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Nicholas Lazor and is survived by parents and several siblings.
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St. Bernard Catholic
Martha Dolores
Nicholas Lazor
Lucerne Mines
Mrs Rebecca Little Dies at 86 in Plumville
Rebecca J. Little aged 86 dies at her home in Plumville. Funeral services held this afternoon at Plumville United Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev McColl with interment in the church cemetery.
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Rebecca J. Little
Plumville
Plumville United Presbyterian Church
McColl
Clever Hallowe'en Party At Elders Ridge Home
Sabbath school class of Mrs Walter Ewing hosts a Halloween party at Elders Ridge home. Guests wore orange and black, endured witches den dares, nut fortune peanuts, and witch craft games followed by pumpkin pie and punch. Attendees include Mia Wray George Wray Robert Wray Harriet Wray Grace Bowers Clarence Hosensteel and many others from Shady Plain Iselin and nearby areas.
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Walter Ewing
Elders Ridge
Mia
George Wray
Robert
Cliff Wray
Harriet
Margaret Wray
Shady Plain
Grace Bowers
Apollo
Clarence Hosensteel
Betty Maryal
Genevieve Manners
Virginia
Ray Awing
Helen
Martha Jane Fassett
Frank Thompson
Jean Wean
Elsie Faith
Bidera Ridge
Wilmer Cunningham
Saltsburg
Mary McCracken Hall
Edith McCracken
Martha
Esther Hine
Esther Cribbs
Robert Henderson
Rhymed warning on driving safety at stop signs
A dated rhymed admonition urges drivers to heed stop signs or risk fatal consequences. The quatrain contrasts cautious crossing with reckless speed, warning of a trip to the mortician’s shop.
Local social notes from Plum Creek area
Harvey Shaeffer of Kittanning called on Mrs. Tillie Frailey home on Saturday afternoon. The Marlin Crownover family moved to the Meyers Kimmel farm tenant house on Saturday. J. Paul Kimmel and son Vernon reported a large potato crop last week. R. A. Silvis and families plus Eugene Irene and Bobby Silvis visited the Ralph Ramer home Saturday evening. Indiana real estate dealer Mr. Spence was a recent caller on business. Jacob Clark and Gene Johnston families spent Saturday evening in the Fralley home. Kimmel school teachers and pupils with parents enjoyed a Hallowe en party at Edgar Kimmel home. Season Ramer and daughter Vera visited H Milley home Sunday. Martha Beerer stayed with her aunt Mrs. Emily Beerer in Indiana for a few days. Walter Shaeffer and son Ronald of Mt. Union visited J Paul Kimmel home Sunday. Bertha Fratley of Indiana spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Tillie Frailey. Lee Kimmel and daughter Hazel Belle visited Robert Bleakney home near Green Osk.
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Harvey Shaeffer
Kittanning
Tillie Frailey
Marlin Crownover
Ehenger
Meyers Kimmel
J. Paul Kimmel and
Vernon
R. A. Silvis
Melvin Silvis
Eugene Silvis
Irene
Bobby
Ralph Ramer
Spence
Indiana
Jacob Clark
Gene Johnston
Fralley
Kimmel School
Edgar Kimmel
Season Ramer
Vera
Lee Kimmel
Hazel Belle
Robert Bleakney
Green Osk
Weekend Social News From Blacklick and Pittsburgh
Mr and Mrs J C Nippes and family and Mrs Alice Rugh attend their nephew Stewart wedding in Pittsburgh on Sunday. Eugene Schuman and Miss Stoneback marked their birthday anniversary. Miss Sara Porter and Miss Sue Crucknal hosted forty at a masquerade at Wayside Inn. Abbie Lybarger hosted school friends Friday. The Good Will club plans a masquerade party Thursday. Civic Club’s legislative tea at Mrs McConnell’s Friday. Rev McConnell spoke on amendments for the election. Mrs Ralph Trexler and Miss Dille Cunningham of Armagh visited Friday. Dr O Smith was a business caller in Wintendale Monday. Emilie Stoneback attended the Democratic meeting in Indiana Tuesday. Spouter and Listener exchange on the Constitution.
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J. C. Nippes
Alice Rugh
Crissie Grace Rook
Mr. Stewart
Pittsburgh
Eugene Schuman
Pittshburgh
Helen Hayes
Sara Porter
Sue Crucknal
Wayside Inn
Abbie Lybarger
Good Will Club
Legislative Committee
The
Civic Club
McConnell
Rev. McConnell
Ralph Trexler
Dille Cunningham
Armagh
Dr. O. Smith
Wintendale
Emilie Stoneback
Indiana
Weekend visitors and local gatherings noted in Apollo area
Olivet residents and friends from Imperial Latrobe and Salushore joined relatives in local visits. Guests included A D Wilson, N B Smith, Mabel Ewing, Will Anderson, Ross Wilson, Evelyn and Phyllis, and Artie Ewing. Thelma Bair is ill. Oliver W C T U held October meeting at J S Ewing home.
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N.B. Smith
Mabel Ewing
Will Anderson
South Bend
Ross Wilson
Evelyn
Phyllis
Artie Ewing
Apollo
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Martha Dolores Lazor
Doris Jean Cooper
Harry S. Jamison
Chevy Chase
Doris Jean
Homer Cooper
Jamison
Plum Creek
United States
England
And
Canada
Gor
Order of the Olden
Memn
Eople
Jas.w. & J. Arthur Robinson Funeral Home
Seventh ST
Spouter
Sally Stockdale
Salushore
Mra
Alfred Bair
Chas
Robroy
Charles
Latrobe
Alice Wilson
Frank Lambing
William Bishop
Home
Thelma
Oliver ‘W
Indiana Motor Co
BUICK
Pontiac
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