Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1904-12-29


sex tn. Dec 81. 'O4, Mira Keziah Thomp-
son. wife of James HARRISON, aged 80
years
Her husband, six sons and one daugh-
ter survive her.
/ Mrs HARRISON had been confined TO
I her bed but two days and during that
time she never complained OF her sur
! fering. Her many friends who called
! to see her were welcomed by the warm
est affection, and many Of her callers ex-
pressed themselves as being brought
I nearer to their Savior by seeing how
willing she was to obey Gods call. She
/ was "a sufferer of that dread disease,
asthma, for more than twenty years,
/ and she has been follower of Jesus for
more than forty years.
The past few years of her life she has
given much time to preparing tor that
Home, not made by hands-Eternal in
the Heavens. Those who witnessed her
death can truly say, Blessed are they
who die in the Lord
Mrs HARRISON had been useful and
and active member in the home, church,
Sunday School and community. 1t Is
very hard to understand why she should
be called away just now, but we must
bow in obedience and simple trust in
hin WHO Uds sdlI, w udI w buOA
knowest no. now, but thou shalt know
| hereafter.
GRAHAM-At her home in this place.
Sunday evening. December %, 1904.
Mrs. Catharine Graham, widow of
the late John Graham, Esq, aged 70
years and 10 days
Mrs. Graham was a woman highly
respected by all our people. Her gentle
and amiable dispositions her mild and
pleasant manners and her modest and
retiring life endeared her to all who
knew her In 1S45 she was married TO
John Graham. Esq, then very promis-
ing Young member of the Butler Bar.
| He died September 1860 and for A
wears therefore she had remained his
| widow
One son, Rev. John Graham, an
| Episcopalian minister, now living in
Brooklyn, N. Y, and one daughter,
Miss Annie, living here. survive her.
Mrs. Elizabeth Porterfeld. an older
sister living here, also survives her.
Mrs. Graham was daughter of
James Bredin of Carlisle. Pa, and was
born in that place, Dec 9. 1925 James
| Bredin, was brother of Maurice and
Hon John Bredin. former well known
citizens of this place, and upon his de-
cease his family came to Butler in 1S41.
His oldest daughter. Jane, was married
| to the late Henry N Boyd, both long
since deceased. Another daughter
Mary, became the wife of Rev. William
| White. both also deceased. but leaving
respected sons and daughters among
us. Edward Nj. Bredin, Esq, deceased,
was son of said James Bredin, and
leaves a family here. as was James
Bredin, Jr., who died here while yet a
young man. Mrs. Elizabeth Porterfield
| is therefore the only surviving member
of all that family.
The funeral services over remains OF
| Mrs Graham were held on Tuesday,
Dec. %, and were conducted by the
Rev. Mark Fl. Milne present pastor of
the Episcopal church of this place. to
which she belonged and was life long
member. The interment was in the
North Cemetery.
Nc CLUNG AT his home in Butler
twp, Jan. 1. 1905, Robert McCluug
in his 65th year
Mr.. NcClung, who was one of our
County Commissioners, had been in poor
health and unable to attend 20 the du
| ties Of his Office for some weeks. His
trouble was the collapse of his nervous
system, and it finally caused his death
He was born in Oakland twp, on the
| old McClung. now Miller Wick, farm;
| lived for some years near BeuEa Vista
| in Fairview twp where he had farm.
which proved to be oil territory, and
| which pnt him in good circumstances
During the war he served in the 137th;
and two years ago was elected County
Commissioner.
He is survived by his wife, nee Hutch
| ison. two sons and two daughters.
His funeral occurred, Tuesday after
| noon. During the services the Court
House was closed; and his two associ-
ates, Commissioners Patterson and Nc
Can 1less. Prothonotary Clark, Sheriff
Gibson, Treasurer Dixon and ex CLERK
Graham were his pail bearers.
Resolutions OF Respect.
Whereas. Robert McClung, a mem
Der of the board of County Commission
ers Of this comfy, died on Sunday, Jan.
|, 1905,
Therefore be it resolved by the sur
viving members of the board,
1st That we deplore the death OF
our friend and co-worker.
End In his death we have lost
kind and genial companion, and the
public faithfll servant. As an Off
cial he was conscientious, competant
and efficient, and served the best inter
ests of the public. He was a good clti-
gen; a m1n of sterling integrity; kind
husband and father. During the Civil
war he enlisted as soldier and served
his country faithfully.
3D. We extend to his widow and
children our heartfelt sympathy in
their great sorrow, and commend them
to the God of all comfort.
4th That these resolutions be enter
ed on the minutes of the Office, copy
be sent to the bereaved family, and that
they be publ shed in the several local
newspapers
j. l.. PATTERSON,
GREER MCCANDLESs,
Butler, Pa. Jan. 4, 1905. CONS.