The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1924-04-24

growing weaker, and his physicians
decided that an operation was neces-
sary. He was operated upon the day
preceding his death. He regained con-
seriousness following the operation and
remained in that condition until the
end, which was peaceful, and con-
versed with his wife and children. Mr..
Schoch was born in Albrightsville,
Pa, in September, 1858, and moved to
Crellin over twenty-nine years ago
where he assisted in building the large
gang mill which the Preston Lumber
and Coal Company erected at that
time Mr.. Schoch was an expert mill
man and filer and ably filled the re-
sponsible position of filing since the
first large mill at Crellin was built.
He was a man loyal to his family, his
employer and his community. He was
always willing and ready to aid and
very generous in any worthy cause.
Mr.. Schoch was a member of St.
Marks Lutheran church in Oakland.
His funeral was conducted by his pas
tor, Rev. David NJ. Funk, at his res
idence on Tuesday morning at ten
o'clock, which was largely attended.
The remains were laid to rest in the
Oakland cemetery. The floral offer
ings were many and beautiful. Mr..
Schoch was a man loved by all who
knew him and those who knew him
best loved him most. He leaves to
mourn their loss his wife, three sons,
namely, Fred. G. Schoch, of Oakland,
and A. M. and R. G. Schoch, of Crel-
lin; and two daughters: Miss Edith
Schoch, of Washington, D. c., and
Miss Icy Schoch, of Johnstown Pa;
one brother and one sister, of AL
brightsville, Pa, and many friends.
In the death of Mr.. Schoch the town
of Crellin has lost one of its best cit
liens and a home has lost kind and
indulgent father and a devoted hus-
band
Mrs. Joseph Trichler and son James
of Morgantown, were visiting Crellin
this week.
Messrs. George Moorey and Har-
vey Christman, of Kingwood, were
Crellin visitors Tuesday
The Sunday school held very ap-
propriate Easter service Sunday at
$50 o'clock. A number of recitations,
vocal selections and music by the or
chestra was rendered.
Mr.. and Mrs. 3. F. White are Wis
iting friends and relatives at Pitts
burgh, Pa, at this writing.
The Kendall Lumber Company re-
sumed operations on the large mill at
Crelln yesterday (Wednesday>m orn-
ing, after a shutdown of nearly four
weeks caused by the damage to the
railroads and railroad bridges by the
flood of March 29th when the tracks
were all damaged and a large number
of bridges washed out.
Mr.. A. H. Rodgers, general master
mechanic of the 3. & o. r R., motor
ed from Cumberland to Crellin last
Monday with his son and some Of his
friends and enjoyed two days Of trout
fishing
MIR. ard Mrs. Charles Ream motor
ed to Cumberland Thursday of last
week to do some EASTER shopping.
Mr.. George Coddington, of this
place, is now able to handle his Ford
nicely. He motored to Addison on
Monday of this week.
The public school Of Crellin and the
Boys Band will hold a festival and
box supper at the school house on
the evening of April Goth. Everybody
cordially invited to attend
Mr.. Dorsey Ashby motored to Pitts
burgh last Friday night.
Ralph Collins, who has been seri-
ously i'll, is reported to be improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sterling are
visiting relatives at this place at this
time.
Mrs Samuel HaddiX and soE of
Tunnelton, West Va, were visiting
relatives here during the past week.