William M.Smock;aged 77 years;one of the oldest and best known residents of Speers;died Wednesday Oct.7;1931;at 9 o’clock after a lingering illness;at his home. He is survived by his widow;Dorcas Smock. Funeral services will be held from his late home;Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock in charge of Rev.J.J.Buell;pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Belle Vernon. Interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Please omit flowers.