Ligonier “ECHO,” issue of 7 November 1900

MARRIAGE of Margaret Emma Lawson to John Myers

MARRIED. MYERS-LAWSON.-- Miss Margaret Emma Lawson, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.A. Lawson, of this place, was united in marriage to Mr. John C. Myers, of Du Boisetown, a suburb of Williamsport, Pa., who had been employed as a sawyer on the Byers-Allen Lumber mill for some time past, last Thursday, November 1, 1900 at noon in the presence of a number of invited friends of the family. The Marriage Ceremony was performed by Rev. W.F. Hunter, pastor of the F street M.E. church, of Johnstown, formerly of Ligonier. After congratulations and an excellent dinner, the bridal party left on the afternoon train Thursday for Pittsburg, returning to Ligonier Sunday morning. The happy young married couple left Monday morning for Williamsport, Pa., where they will make their future home. Mr. Myers has secured a good position at the latter place on a lath mill, he being an expert lath sawyer. The best wishes of their many friends go with them. Sunday night after midnight six of the young men of town, friends of Mr. Myers called at the Lawson residence and serenaded the newly married couple, making the night hideous with horns and yells until they brought “Jack” to the window who gave the boys a royal treat when they departed for their homes to dream of the day when they too would be wed.

Ligonier “ECHO,” issue of 5 March 1919

DEATH of Daniel Augustus Lawson

DANIEL AUGUSTUS LAWSON. On Thursday morning, Feb. 27, 1919, Daniel Augustus Lawson, one of our oldest and best known citizens of Ligonier and a veteran of the Civil war, passed away. He had suffered a paralytic stroke six days previous to that time and although every effort was made to save his life, it was of no avail, and he quietly and peacefully joined the redeemed, with whom he had been united for some time thru his union with the Disciple church of Laughlintown. Mr. Lawson was a man of pleasing manners and charitable ways and had a host of friends, particularly among the children in his neighborhood. The services were held at his late home on Vincent street Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. W.R. Corter, and interment was made in the valley cemetery. Mr. Lawson is survived by the following children: Mrs. J.C. Myers, Ligonier; Mrs. Frank Cooper, Mt. Pleasant; Mrs. Frank Peterson, Swissvale; Frank Lawson, Toledo, Ohio; Harry Lawson, Turtle Creek; Ward Lawson, a soldier at the U.S. training camp, Oklahoma. One broguther, J.E. Lawson, and two sisters, Mrs. J.F. Menoher and Mrs. W.J. Potts, and three grandchildren also survive.

Ligonier “ECHO,” issue of 14 April 1915

DEATH of Mrs. Isabel McCurdy Lawson

MRS. ISABEL M. LAWSON. We are very sorry this week to record the death of one of Ligonier’s respected christian citizens, Mrs. Isabel McCurdy Lawson. She was born in Ligonier township Feb. 22, 1851, and died at her late residence in Ligonier April 9th after a year’s illness. She was a daughter of Wm. and Sarah Louther McCurdy who resided in Ligonier valley their entire life. Daniel A. Lawson and Isabel McCurdy were married Oct. 10, 1872, and had eight children born to them, two dying in infancy - Nettie Blanche, aged 20 months, and Charles, aged 18 months. The following survive: Mrs. J.C. Myers, Ligonier; Frank, Toledo, O.; Mrs. F.J. Peterson, Swissvale; Harry D., Turtle Creek; Mrs. Frank Cooper, Mt. Pleasant; Ward, Detroit, Mich. She is also survived by her husband and aged mother, Mrs. Sarah J. McCurdy, and two sisters, Miss Mary McCurdy and Mrs. J.E. Smith, all of Ligonier.

Many years ago she united with the Presbyterian church of Ligonier, which she attended very regularly. Mrs. Lawson was a devout Christian, a loyal church worker and a loving wife and mother. Her life was characterized by a sweetness of spirit that won for her the love and esteem of all who knew her.

With her demise there comes to its earthly close a useful life in the mid-day of womanhood. Knowing only as one with her intelligence that the nature of her malady would soon remove her from the scenes she loved and the hearts she served, she gathered strength from such a source rather than be appalled by the stern decree. None knew her but to love her for her kindly, affable ways as a friend and neighbor and for her strong personality, upright christian character and sterling integrity as a christian lady. And it was in her beautiful home life that she shone at her best. There she was the devoted wife and affectionate mother, and there she received the homage that kindness, sympathy and love elicit, and there she placed upon her children “the imperishable knighthood” of the Fifth Commandment. The many friends of Ligonier valley with whom the deceased was so long associated are saddened and grieved by her demise and extend to her bereaved husband and family their heartfelt sympathy in this their great loss, commending them to the Great Friend of all, who promises to send a Comforter to the bereaved and lonely ones of earth.

Funeral services were held in Ligonier Presbyterian church at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon in the presence of a large gathering of neighbors and friends. The services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. C.E. Ludwig. Interment in Velley cemetery.

Ligonier “ECHO,” issue of 30 August 1946

DEATH of Ward Lawson

Ward Lawson, 54, brother of Mrs. Emma Myers of Ligonier died suddenly at his home in Detroit, Mich., Saturday. He suffered a stroke four years ago.

Mr. Lawson, a native of Ligonier, had been employed for a number of years with the Hudson Motor Co. in Detroit. He retired two years ago because of ill health.

Surviving are his widow, Lottie Lawson, a son Jack Lawson, a daughter Phyliss and one grandson, all of Detroit, and a sister Mrs. Emma Myers of Ligonier.

Funeral services were held Tuesday. Attending the funeral from here were his sister Mrs. Myers and her daughter Mrs. Kenneth Miller and Mrs. Louise Jamesson of Pittsburgh.

Ligonier “ECHO,” issue of 7 April 1939

DEATH of Harry D. Lawson

Former Ligonier Resident is Dead: Harry D. Lawson, of 509 Halsey Avenue, Forest Hills, Pittsburgh, a former Ligonier resident and brother of Mrs. J.C. Myers, died at 11 o’clock Thursday morning of last week in the Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Elizabeth Lawson, two sisters, Mrs. Myers and Mrs. F.J. Cooper, of Mt. Pleasant, and a brother, Ward Lawson, of Detroit.

Funeral services were held at the Jobe and Knee Funeral home, Turtle Creek, at 2 o’clock Saturday afternoon. Interment was made in the Grandview cemetery, along the Lincoln Highway.

Ligonier “ECHO,” issue of 21 December 1927

DEATH of Frank W. Lawson

Former Ligonier Man Died in Toledo. Frank W. Lawson of Toledo, Ohio, died Thursday, Dec. 15th at 2 P.M. following a lingering illness of more than a year. He had lived in Toledo for fourteen years. Previous to his illness he was in the Interior Decorating business. He is survived by his widow in Toledo, two brothers and three sisters: Harry Lawson of Pittsburg, Ward Lawson of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. J.C. Myers of Ligonier, Mrs. Frank Peterson of Swissvale and Mrs. Frank Cooper of Mt. Pleasant.

He was a member of the Toledo Lodge No. 53, B.P.O.E. and The Toledo Order of Eagles. Services were held under the auspices of the Elks. Interment was made in Memorial Park cemetery, Toledo, Ohio.

Ligonier “ECHO,” issue of 15 January 1919

DEATH of Mrs. Carrie A. McDowell

Mrs. Carrie A. McDowell, widow of the late Robert Hamilton McDowell, died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles C. Lohr, of South Ligonier St., Latrobe. She was well known throughout this community, having a large circle of friends. She was a lifelong member of the Methodist Episcopal church of Ligonier and of Latrobe. She was a native of Ligonier valley and with her husband lived many years in Ligonier where her children were born, before moving to Latrobe. Her husband died many years ago. She is well known to many Ligonier people. Four daughters survive her: Mrs. Charles Lohr, Mrs. Paul Klingensmith and Mrs. S.L. Baker, of Latrobe, and Mrs. D.R. Sumstine, of Wilkinsburg. One brother, Dr. C.P. Lenhart, of Ligonier; five grandchildren, Dean, Carolyn, Isabelle and Charles Lohr and Paul Klingensmith, and one great grandchild, Helen Margaret Lohr, also survive.

Funeral services were held on Tuessday evening at 7:30, at the home of Mrs. Lohr. Private interment was made this afternoon at one o’clock when the remains were brought to the Ligonier Valley cemetery.

Ligonier “ECHO,” issue of 7 November 1900

DEATH of Frank C. McDowell

Frank C. McDOWELL - a well known school teacher of this county died of typhoid fever, last Friday morning at 1 o’clock aged about 51 years. He leaves a wife and four children. He was a member of the Order of Chosen Friends of Pleasant Unity where he has had his home for several years. Funeral services were held last Saturday. Interment at Pleasant Unity. Mr. McDowell was born in Ligonier valley and for many years a successful teacher. He was a step-son of Mrs. Kate McDowell and a brother-in-law of Mrs. J.W. Irwin, of town. When a young man he attended school in Ligonier in the same class with the editor of this paper.

Ligonier “ECHO,” issue of 17 February 1909

DEATH of Robert McDowell

ROBERT McDOWELL. Robert McDowell, of Latrobe, formerly of Ligonier and a native of Ligonier township who moved to Latrobe about 11 years ago, while on duty early last Saturday morning as track inspector on the P.R.R., was struck by a passing locomotive and instantly killed. His body was found along the tracks east of Bradenville while it was yet warm about 5 o’clock and taken to Derry and later sent to his home at Latrobe. The funeral services were held at his late home last Monday and the remains accompanied by his family relatives and friends brought to Ligonier on afternoon train and interment made in Valley cemetery near Ligonier. Robert McDowell was a son of Jacob McDowell, of Ligonier township, and a brother of Frank McDowell, deceased, a teacher for many years. He is survived by his wife, who is a daughter of Peter Lenhart, deceased, and four daughters, Mrs. G.C. Lohr, Mrs. Paul Klingensmith and Mrs. S.L. Baker, of Latrobe, and Mrs. Prof. D.R. Sumstine, of Wilkinsburg, also by several grandchildren.

Ligonier “ECHO,” issue of 20 December 1893

DEATH of Dr. Frank McConnaughey

Mt. Pleasant, PA, Dec. 18 - Dr. Frank McConnaughey died here this evening of grippe, aged 73. He was born in Ligonier and before making this for the second time his home some six years ago, practised medicine at Pleasant Unity, Blairsville, West Newton, and in Eastern Ohio. His wife, who along survives him is a daughter of the late J.G. Lobingier, of Laurelville.

The doctor had many friends and relatives in the valley. He lived here and practised his profession a short time several years ago. He is familiarly known to readers of the Echo being author of “Old time recollections” under the cognomen of “A Neighbor.” His articles were being written from personal knowledge of the events which he described.

Ligonier “ECHO,” issue of 8 September 1939

DEATH of Lemon B. Mathews

Lemon Mathews Died Saturday Afternoon. Lemon B. Mathews, 70, of Hillsview, Ligonier Township, died Saturday afternoon at the Latrobe Hospital from injuries received when he fell from the porch roof of his home July 5.

Mr. Mathews, a well-known merchant of Hillsview, was a son of the late Henry and Nancy Mathews.

He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Samuel Vener, of Mercer County, and formerly of Darlington.

Funeral services were held at the Roy E. Sibel funeral home, Ligonier. Services were conducted by Rev. R.A. Nelson, pastor of the Ligonier Evangelical Church.

Interment was in Brant cemetery.

Ligonier “ECHO,” issue of 7 February 1923

DEATH of Joseph A. McCurdy

JOSEPH A. McCURDY. Mr. Joseph A. McCurdy, a prominent member of the Westmoreland county bar, died at his residence in Greensburg last Friday afternoon from pneumonia. His illness was only of a few days duration, but was severe from the start. Mr. McCurdy was born in Derry township, Dec. 11, 1857. He came from one of the oldest families in Westmoreland county. He was admitted to the Westmoreland county bar August 31, 1885. He was the first Republican elected to the office of District Attorney and served from 1892 to 1895. He is survived by his wife. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon in the First Presbyterian church of Greensburg, conducted by Rev. H.B. Strock. Interment was made in the St. Clair cemetery.

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