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1904; and Joseph Campbell, born March 16, 1907; (4) Nancy C., born Aug. 23, 1879, died Sept. 27, 1911, was the wife of Harry J. Hintlerlietner, superintendent of the Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation; (5) James, born Jan. 4, 1881, died April 22, 1907; (6) Ralph, born Oct. 2, 1883, died Dec. 18, 1887; and (7) Joseph Curtin, born Oct 22, 1884, died Dec. 16, 1904.
On Nov 11, 1908, Mr. McClain married Miss Emma E. Holliday, a daughter of Clem and Eliza (Wagner) Holliday. Mr. Holliday is deceased and his widow is now the wife of Col. J. S. Spangler, and they reside at Bellefonte, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. McClain have a daughter, Emily Eliza, born Feb. 20, 1910. She is a student at Mount Aloysius Academy, Cresson.
Mr. McClain is a Republican, a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Bellefonte, Pa.; Kiwanis Club, and Chetremont County Club. In everything pertaining to the betterment of his home town Mr. McClain takes a leading part, and lends cordial support to advancing its interests. He has been active in public welfare work and was instrumental in the building of good roads throughout the county. He has always been held in high regard throughout the community and is an excellent citizen.
St. Francis College, at Loretto, Pa., was founded in 1845 by the Brothers of the Third Order of St. Francis of Assisi, under the auspices of Rt. Rev. Michael O'Connor, D. D., first bishop of Pittsburgh. The town of Loretto was founded by Rev. Demetrius Gallitzen. He was born at The Hague, Holland, in the year 1770, of illustrious parentage. His father was a Russian prince and his mother a German countess of a celebrated family. His father's family was reputed to be the wealthiest and one of the oldest at that time. His parents provided him with the best masters of the age, and he received a most liberal training in the arts and sciences. After he finished his education great opportunities were at his disposal to follow the military career or engage in the diplomatic service. A most brilliant future seemed assured for him. But in order that he might benefit by the valuable experience derived from travel, his parents arranged that he should spend a few years traveling through America and other foreign lands, before assuming the more serious duties of his state. Consequently, in the year 1792 the young prince journeyed about America, deeply interested in the affairs of the infant republic. Not only were his political instincts aroused, but also his spiritual, for he was
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