The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1894-10-24

John McKee, Of Plttsburg, was buried in
the Allegheny Cemetery Sunday,a large num-
ber of persons attending the funeral. He
died at his home. 2l0J Penn avenue, Friday
aged 6s years. His mind had been noticeably
unbalanced for over two years past, and his
death was partly due to the strain OF inaction
while confined to Dixmont Insane Asylum.
Mckee, while one of the best known men in
Pittsburg, was the most eccentric, the latter
habit making him known all over Western
Pennsylvania. He was born in County
Down. Ireland, and his family was at one
time wealthy. He wrote poems and COM
ments on public affairs for the newspapers
and the queer spelling he used added to his
prominence. He was marked on the streets
by his odd style OF dress, to which he I'D
hered until death. Every school child knew
him, and in the business sections, where he
was given what he wanted any time, he was
familiar.
Rev. L. Hazard Snowden, the oldest Pres
byterian minister in the state died at his
home in Wilkesbarre, aged 95 years and
months. He was the oldest living graduate
of Princeton Theological seminary. He was
admitted 10 practice law In the Supreme
Court OF New York at Utica in 1921, and he
was licensed to preach In 1925 His first
ministerial charge was at ST. Augustine,
Fla
The new gusher at Forest Grove is attract
ing some attention. 1t is the property Of the
Woodland Oil company, aud Is their second
well on this farm. 1t is located the farthest
in advance to the south west OF developments
and will no doubt stimulate the search for
more OF the fourth sand stuff in that direc-
tion.
The frame dwelling OF Allen Mowl, near
Scenery Hill, Washington county, burned and
5-months-old boy, asleep in his cradle, was
burned to death. and no trace OF his body eau
be found. Mr.. Mowl was SO horribly burned
ia attempting to save the life OF the child tina.
his life is despaired OF. The rest OF the fam
lily escaped with their lives
The management OF the Apollo Iron and
Steel company, OF Pittsburg, the works Of
which are located at Apollo on the West
Penn road, is contemplating the erection OF
several new tin plate mills at that point and
also very extensive addition to the works
now in operation.
Farmer John Hoover living near Holidays
burg, has been losing stock and fowls lately
by theft and slaughter. few nights ago
some one shot at him while he stood near his
house, a few shots entering his clothes.
Diphtheria is epidemic near Hollidaysburg
and Latrobe. At the former place New York
fresh air fund children. who came in tho
summer are blamed with having brought
germs OF the disease with them.
John X. Owens store and living apart
ments were destroyed by fire at Johnstown
Loss 90, 600; half insured. Evan James house
was damaged about $500.
Governor Pattison issued requisition for
the extradition Of Charles Garrett the Leba.
non murderer, arrested at Columbus, o. A
Lebanon officer went after Garrett Tuesday.
The Victor enameling and manufacturing
company consisting OF Pittsburgers, has ac-
cepted $4,000 and free site to locate at
Blairsville.
Hon. Charles Weaver, ex-associate judge OF
Clarion county died last week at his home
near Fryburg, so years old,
The miners of the Pittsburg district began
their campaign by holding meeting at Moon
Run.