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MARRIAGE NOTICE   ( The Clarion Democrat, Thursday April 16, 1885)
McCLAIN - NEELEY - At the M. E. parsonage, Clarion, Pa., April 14, 1885, by Rev. C. W. Darrow, Mr. W. H. McClain and Miss Rosa A. Neeley, both of Reidsburg, Pa.

ADVERTISEMENT:  NEELY BROTHERS  (Clarion Democrat, December 12, 1895)
Neely Bros., Richmond, Pa., are now offering for the Christmas and Holiday trade one of the largest and most varied assortments of seasonable goods ever seen in the county.  They have arranged their purchases with a view to supplying all demands and of giving their customers full value for every dollar invested at their store.  They have everything that can be desired in the way of Christmas and holiday goods and those who wish to save money on their purchases at this time will consult their own interests by seeing Neely Bros. stock and learning their prices.

LEGAL NOTICE:  ADMINISTERATOR'S NOTICE:  ELIZA NEELY (Clarion Democrat, Thurs. Oct 20, 1904)
Letters of Administration on the estate of Eliza Neely, late of Farmington township, Clarion county, Pa., deceased, having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to said estate are hereby notified to make payment without delay, and those having claims or demands will present them, duly and authenticated, for settlement.  A. R. Cypert, Adm'r. Clarion, Pa.

OBITUARY:  FREEDA BELLE DOLBY NEWELL  ( Derick, Oct. 6, 2000, picture of deceased)
Freeda Belle Dolby Newell, 92, a resident of Beverly Healthcare, Oil City, formerly of Oil City RD 2, died at 6:38 a.m. Thursday, October 5, 2000, in Northwest Medical Center at Franklin.  Born Sept. 16, 1908, in Millcreek, she was a daughter of Vernon Smith Dolby and Viola Elvira Sigworth Dolby.  Mrs. Newell had lived in Oil City most of her life and was a 1925 graduate of Welch's Business College, Oil City, and a 1930 graduate of the Salvation Army Training College in the Scranton area.  Prior to entering Salvation Army training, she worked four years for Holmes and Crosby Architects.  After six years of officership with the Salvation Army in the Scranton area, Mrs. Newell, along with her husband, returned to the Oil City area.  When her youngest child entered junior high school, Mrs. Newell re-entered the work force, working 1- years for the Girl Scout and eight years for Marian Catlin Business Service.  Mrs. Newell was a member of the Oil City Salvation Army where she was a Sunday School teacher, corps pianist, bandsman and songster for more than 50 years .  She also was Home League secretary for 10 years and the Young People's secretary for 25 years.  Upon retirement in 1971, she was very active in the AARP, RSVP and the Meals on Wheels program.  She was a member of the Senior Citizen Center in Oil City and was a member of the Mostly Brass music group.  Mrs. Newell received t he Golden Deed Award April 22, 1975.  Her hobbies included traveling, sewing, crocheting, reading and crossword puzzles.  Mrs. Newell was married in the Oil City Salvation Army Citadel on May 15, 1929, to David Clyde Newell, who survives.  Also surviving are three daughters, Betty Newell Lyons and Viola Mae Newell, both of Ocala, Fla., and Mrs. Raymond  (Mary Louise Newell) Marshall of Oil City; one son, David Vernon Newell of Strongville, Ohio; five grandchildren, Linda Lyons Brown of Florence, KY., Raymond Marshall Jr. of Danville, KY., Leanna Rae Marshall Conant of Quincy, Mass., Ingrid Newell Martin of Brunswick, Ohio, and Amy Newell Holt of Cleveland, Ohio.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Newell was preceded in death by two grandsons, Ronald Robert Lyons and Michael Marshall, and one brother, Don Dolby.  Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the Hutchinson Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.  Sunday in the funeral home with Major James Miller, retired, and Captain James Foley of the Oil City Salvation Army, officiating.  Interment will be in Grove Hill Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army  Music  Department Starlake Scholarship Fund, Pittsburgh.
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OBITUARY: JOHN J. NEWELL                
John J. W. Newell, 66, died at his home, 228 Mylan  St., at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, following an extended illness.  The deceased was born in Wayne county, November 17, 1874, a son of John W. and Phoebe Phillips Newell.   On May 5, 1902 he married Miss Jennie Mahood at Lamonte, Pa.   Mr. Newell was employed in the lumber industry for many years before coming to Oil City in 1918 when he became employed by the Pennsylvania railroad as a watchman, serving in that capacity 21 years before his health failed a few years ago.   He was a member of the Nazarene church at the Junior Order of United American Mechanics and also of the Loyal Order of Moose.  Surviving are his widow and the following children;  Mrs. Jennie Walls, David C., Elmer E., Chester E., Clayton C., and Miss Mildred H. Newell, all  of Oil City; William F., and Alonzo W. Newell, Waterbury, Conn.; John W. Newell, Columbus, Ga.,; Mrs. Orpha Orr, Cranberry, and Harry F. Newell, Ft. Meade, Md., also 20 grandchildren.   The body was removed to the home of Mrs. Marshall J. Walls, daughter of the deceased, 182 Plumer St.

ANNIVERSARY:  OBSERVE 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY (nice picture of this couple)
Clarion, Aug 13,-(special)- Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Nulph, residents of Clarion county since birth and descendants of pioneer Clarion county families, quietly celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at their farm home near Fisher in Millcreed township, on August 8. The aged couple, Mr. Nulph, now past 80, and Mrs. Nulph, nearing the 73 mark, are both in excellent health and still retain all their faculties. With the assistance of a son, they continue to farm on a large scale. Mr. Nulph was born along the banks of the Clarion River on July 22, 1862, and is a son of the late John and Mary Blakely Nulph. More than 65 years ago he built his home within a stone's throw of the Clarion river, and near the spot where he was born in an old log house. They have lived there since.  Before their marriage Mrs. Nulph was Anna Belle Johnston and he was born in nearby Farmington township, on January 18, 1869. Mr. Nulph for many years followed the lumbering business as well as farming. During his youth and young manhood, he was a pilot on the Clarion river. He added that he took to rafting when but 13 years old, and soon after became a pilot. He has not missed a river raftsmen reunion since the association was organized a number of years ago. Their children are James, John and Edward, all of Milcreek township, Henry of Farmington township, and a daughter, Catherine of New Kensington.
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OBITUARY: MRS. ADALINE NULPH                      
Mrs. Adaline Margaret Nulph, 72, died at her home near Scotch Hill at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, following a five weeks illness.  Her husband, Thomas Nulph preceded her in death five years ago.  Surviving are the following children:  Mrs. Grace Ruldolph, Endeavor; Mrs. Sara Harry, Scotch Hill; James E., at home; Hary A. of Scotch Hill.   Ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren also survive as well as the following sisters:  Mrs. Jacob Nulph, Fisher; Mrs. Jane Moore, Scotch Hill; Mrs. Mattie Lewis, Leeper and Mrs. Minnie Woodard of Vowinckle.  Funeral services will be held at the family home at 2 p.m. Tuesday, with Rev. J. L. Murray of Chapmanville, officiating.
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OBITUARY:  JACOB E. NULPH
A funeral service for Jacob Edward Nulph of Fisher, will be held at 2:30 p.m. today at the Fisher Presbyterian church with Rev. Logan officiating. Interment will be in the Fisher cemetery.  Mr. Nulph was born July 22, 1862. On August 8, 1893, he married Anna Bell Johnson, who survives. He is also survived by the following children: Henry of Helen Furnace, John, Joseph and Edward at home and Catherine of Warren; and seven grandchildren
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