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From: Pat Vedner <>
Subject: [PACRAWFO-L] Conneautville Courier 21 Apr 1909
Date: Sun, 05 Dec 1999 18:49:16 -0400


Hale and hearty as most men 20 years younger, Mr. R. K. DUNN,
Conneautville's oldest resident, passed his 94th birthday on Monday.
His neighbors took advantage of the occasion to pay him a surprise
visit, and on his return from an errand up town he found his home in
possession of about 100 friends. He was given a hearty reception and
during the afternoon was one of the most active in the gathering. Among
the guests were most of our older residents who had known Mr. Dunn for
more than 50 years. The visitors brought along well filled baskets and
a bountiful supper was served. A number of valuable remembrances were
received. Mr. Dunn is a native of Crawford county, born in Hayfield
township, April 19th, 1815. He came to Conneautville in 1846 and has
since resided here. He is a carpenter by trade and has worked on most
of the older buildings in our town. He followed his trade actively
until within a few years, and even now does odd jobs. He has been a
Republican since the organization of the party and has voted for
President at every election since he became of age. He has five sons,
one daughter and two step-sons, but the children are widely scattered,
and one but the daughter, Miss Rebecca and son, George at home and one
step-son, James A. GOWDY of this place were able to be present. A
daughter-in-law, Mrs. D. C. Dunn and her two daughters, Ruth and Ella,
of Meadville were among the guests.

One day last week, Mrs. Hervey WHITE, of this place, while alone in the
house with her little son, 18 months old, had occasion to go into the
garret and took the little fellow with her upstairs. While in the
garret, either the wind or the boy closed the door upon her, and the
spring lock, with no inside latch, fastened her in. The baby was too
small to give the alarm, and spite of all her efforts, Mrs. White was
unable to force the door. Fortunately there was a small window in the
gable, but it was at the rear of the house back from the street. After
what seemed to her like an age, Mrs. White's cries finally attracted the
attention of Mr. J. W. COREY, who happened to be passing, and he
summoned a neighbor, who soon freed the prisoner. During her
imprisonment, Mrs. White's anxiety for the safety of her baby, the hot,
stuffy garret, and the thought that i might be several hours before
relief came, made the situation a most trying one.

Elmer F. DILLEY, auditor of Crawford county and a resident of Meadville,
was assaulted and badly beaten by two men at Exposition Park, Conneaut
Lake, late Saturday night. Mr. Dilley is district deputy of the Odd
Fellows, and had been at Conneaut Lake installing the newly elected
officers of the lodge. In company with Fred FOUST, of the Park, he was
waiting at the trolley station to take a car to Meadville, when the
attack was made. Dilley was knocked down by a blow on the head and
severely beaten. It is believed the motive of the assault was robbery.

The Prohibitionists held their county convention in Meadville on
Thursday, at which the following delegates were elected to represent
Crawford county at the state convention to be held at Pittsburg in
September: E. T. Mason, Conneautville; Mrs. C. Lang, C. Copeland, Isaac
Monderau, Meadville; Mrs. S. S. Dorchester, Linesville; A. B. Kerr,
Titusville; Rev. H. D. Todd, Blooming Valley; S. W. Lowing, Linesville;
D. M. Morrison, Guys' Mills. Alternates: J. W. C. Hites, Mrs. Minnie
Devore, Mrs. Charles Miller, Rev. H. W. Mitchell, Meadville; F. M. Fox
and Norris Crossman, Titusville; M. shaw, Linesville; W. J. Pees,
Randolph; Charles Dorchester, Conneaut. The county organization was
perfected by the election of the following officers: Chairman, Isaac
Monderan, Esq. of Meadville; secretary, S. W. Lowing of Linesville;
treasurer, Geo. Proctor of Meadville. The Linesville Herald was made
the official organ of the Prohibition party in the county.

James SMITH, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of
Western Crawford, died at the home of of his son-in-law, E. G. ROGERS,
of Rundell on Wednesday night of last week, aged 88 years. He suffered
a stroke of apoplexy on the Sunday before his death, from which he
failed to rally. He was a son of Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Smith, pioneer
settler and was born in Hayfield township where he spent his life until
about 8 years ago when himself and wife left the old farm to make their
home with his only daughter, Mrs. Rogers. He leaves beside his wife the
daughter at whose home he died and one brother, Rev. George Smith of
West Pullman, IL, who is the only member of a large family now living.
He had been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church for 75 years and
a steward 21 years. The floral offerings included a remembrance from
the church. The funeral was held at Smith M. E. church on Saturday
afternoon, the pastor, Rev. F. G. Wil? officiating, and interment in the
Smith cemetery on the old farm of the deceased. Among the relatives
from a distance at the funeral were E. N. Smith of Warren, a nephew,
Mrs. Augusta Thackara of Pittsburg, a niece.

Samuel W. MARSHALL, whose serious illness at his home in Fresno, CA has
been noted, died on 15th aged about 62 years. Deceased was a native of
S. Shenango, came to Conneautville in his boyhood and learned the
harness making trade. The family removed from this place to CA about 30
years ago, where they have since made their home. In the company with
his son, he was engaged in the growing of nursery stock. Mr. Marshall
served several terms as treasurer of Fresno county, and has held many
other important positions. He leaves his wife, formerly Miss Sarah
Power of this place, one son, Wm. S. and daughter, Miss Minnie, all at
home.

Mrs. Mary Louisa MCMILLEN, wife of Robert McMillen died at the home of
her son, Fred, in Hayfield township on Wednesday night of last week
after a short illness of pneumonia aged nearly 83 years. She was a
native of Erie county, but had resided in Hayfield for over 50 years.
Survived by eight sons: Sylvester of Beaver Center; Lafayette of
Linesville; Frank and Fred of Hayfield; Charles and William of
Summerhill and John in Kansas. (did not copy rest of article)

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Patricia Butterfield Vedner
R. D. #2, Box 4A
Conneautville, PA 16406
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Conneaut Valley Area Historical Society
1625 Main Street, Conneautville, PA 16406
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