Cornelius W. Friend, aged 72 years, son of the late Ira E. and

Clara B. Friend, died at his home on Blooming Rose Tuesday

afternoon after more than a year's illness of cancer of the

stomach.  Mr. Friend was twice married and is survived by his

widow and several children, both sons and daughters, all of whom

are grown.  He was a progressive farmer and a member of the

Blooming Rose M. E. church for many years.  His funeral will

occur this afternoon from his late home with interment in the

churchyard.

(dated Aug. 11, 1929)