FOUND DEAD AT HOTEL
Squire George E. Morse, of Piney Creek, Ended His Earthly Career in Everett on Last Wednesday Afternoon.
WAS WIDELY KNOWN
Visted Friends and Business Places During the Day on Business.
George E. Morse, Justice of the Peace and widely known resident of Piney Creek, Mann township, this county, was found dead in one of the sample rooms at the Union Hotel on last Wednesday afternon about 5 o'clock.
Mr. Morse came to Everett early in the forenoon and was a caller at The Republican office shortly after his arrival. He informed us that they had held Memorial Day services at Fairview, on Tuesday, and that a number of his friends had accompanied him to his home and spent the night. After a brief conversation he left the office with the information that he was going to Bedford to see some of his firends. He was accompanied to town in his automobile by Tomas Redinger and son Herman. During the day Mr. Morse visited a number of business places. He was at the Cottage Planing Mill, the Everett Bank, and some of the stores, and the announcement of his death created much surprise and sympathy.
George Elmer Morse was the son of James and Jane Mearkle Morse was was born in Mann township, on March 16, 1868. He was united in marriage with Miss Alice Smith, who with the following children survives: Fletcher, Daniel, Roy, James and Mary, at home, and Mrs. Earl Akers, of Emmaville. Five brothers and two sisters also survive, namely: John, of Cumberland; Howard and Perry, of Pittsburgh, David S. of Bedford, and Thomas of Caifornia,. Mrs. Robert Barkman, of Clearville, and Mrs. Grant Brakall of Maryland. He was a member of the Rockhill Christian church.
"Squire Morse," as he was known, was of a most kindly disposition and he made and retained friends. He was liberal to a fault and nothing delighted him more than to entertain his friends at his home, where they always received a most hearty welcome and a cordial invitation to come again. He took an active part in chruch affairs and matters of interest to his community. In politics he was a Democrat and kept well posted on political topics. Like all others he had his frailties, but let the mantle of charity cover his shortcomings and remember only the good that he has done.
The funeral services will be held this (Friday) afternoon at 3 o'clock at Fairview church, Rev. Garland officiating.