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From: "Beverly Domer" <>
Subject: [Pafayett-L] Springfield Mountaineer August 1902 Pt 1
Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2001 21:25:42 -0500


Springfield Mountaineer August 1902
HOME NEWS
Nettie Miller is visiting at Scottdale

B. T. Miller is spending a few days with Dawson relatives.

Samuel Brooks and family of Connells-(Probably means Connellsville)are
visiting relatives here at present.

Mrs. Geo. W. Campbell is at present the guest of Squire and Mrs. Geo.
D.Livingston, Ohiopyle.

J. C. Bogley of Fayette Republican, spent a few hours in the Metropolis
Saturday on business.

A. B. Fretts and J. Mulhorn of Scottdale
are ru?ticating along Indian Creek, and doing some bass fishing.

Ray Nicola and J. C. Hagan of Dawson, camped a few nights on the beautiful
banks of Indian Creek, and report a jolly time.

Rev. E. E. DeHaven is in Hilliard, Pa.on a two week's trip.

Mrs. Mary Hutchison and daughters of Connellsville came up Saturday, and
will remain for some weeks on their farm near Iron Bridge. They came will
provided after provender for a pleasant outing.

An infant child of William Kern, and being raised by his brother, Tilden
Kern, died July 19th. The remains were taken to Scottdale and buried beside
its mother who died some weeks before.

Samuel G. and George W. Switzer of B. & O. R. R. were to see their parents
Sunday. Samuel is suffering with a sprained ankle received in a wreck, and
will remain at home for a few days.

John Terwilliger, who has been a surgical supervisor of Pittsburg City
Hospital at Marshal sea for over six years, came home to spend the summer.
John was a good officer and highly praised by all for his efficient work.

Henry G. Bungard and Miss Sadie Anderson were married on Tuesday, July
29th, at Uniontown, by Rev. Edward G. Laughry, pastor of the M. E. Church of
that place. They returned home Wednesday evening. The groom is a thrifty
young farmer of this township, and the bride is a daughter of James. H.
Anderson, a retired Pennsylvania railroad engineer. The tin can brigade
were out and gave them a noisy serenade. The groom responded with the cash,
and all left with kind wishes for their happiness and success.

Mrs. Maggie, wife of John O. Zimmerman died July 31, 1902, aged 57 years, 9
months and 16 days. Deceased had been sick for over a year past with a
complication of diseases, and while all hope for her recovery was abandoned,
yet her death was rather unexpected. She is survived by a husband, mother,
and several brothers and sisters. The interment was in the graveyard on
Levi Grim's farm, the services being conducted by Rev. E. E. DeHaven of the
U. B. church of which deceased was a member.

Chickens are roosting high in Normalville at this time, and all on account
of arrival of two preachers today. Rev J. E. McClay was born and grew to
manhood here. He is a leading minister, and was presiding Elder of United
Brethren church for years. He now resides at Wilkinsburg. Rev. Geo. H. Flynn
was pastor of the M. E. church for four years. He is now stationed at
Munhall, and one of the leading lights of the Pittsburg conference. Both
Reverend gentlemen are welcome visitors, and the freedom of the mountain
Metropolis is extended to them.

James Leonard, who was so brutally assaulted in Connellsville on the
evening of July 21st, that he died from the effects of same on the 29th, was
raised in Norm alville. He was s son of Samuel E. Leonard, who moved to
Connellsville last March. James was a steady, industrious young man, and
his tragic death was a great shock to his friends here. The murderers
should be hunted down and made to pay the penalty of their crime. The
commissioners and borough authorities of Connellsville should offer a reward
for their apprehension.

Last Thursday evening Mrs. Rev. DeHaven and daughter gave a surprise party
in honor of their guest, Miss Blanche Patterson. The affair was so nicely
arranged that Miss Patterson, who had purposely been invited out to spend
the early part of the evening knew nothing of it until the young people
began to arrive. She was taken completely by surprise and was much
affected. Miss Patterson is a music teacher and spent several months here.
She made many friends while here, who regretted to see her leave. She left
for her home at Hilliard, Butler county today.


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