Death Comes at Last Pioneer John Buterbaugh Dies in Green Township
John Buterbaugh of Green township died at midnight Wednesday at age 46 years 6 months 10 days after a lengthy decline. Born August 3 1799 in Huntingdon county he moved to Green township in 1819 and built a farm at Pleasant Valley now run by his daughter Mrs Need. He married Elizabeth Lean October 13 1831 and had 13 children. He was patriarch of a large family, longtime Lutheran, valued neighborly service, and was the county’s oldest resident. Funeral at Cookport Methodist graveyard followed by interment in Cookport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Buterbaugh
Green Township
Butterbaugh
Huntingdon County
Washington
William Buterbaugh
Pleasant Valley
Pd Need
Elizabeth Lean
John Learn
Hi. L
Simon
A. N
D. P. Reed
Franklin Napp
Hezekiah Baker
J. N
Brushvalley Township
Andrew
Barnesboro
Cambria County
Lutheran Church
Cockport
Buterbaugh
Burrow
Cookport
Death of Miy Christiana B Lewis at age 60 in Dixonville
Miy Christiana B. Lewis wife of James S. Lewis of Third ward died Saturday aged 60 years 1 month 10 days. She leaves five children Tillie Fisher Anna Smith L L Trimble Belle McCullough and A B Lewis. Born January 5 1829 in Sinking Valley Huntingdon County she joined M E church then Wesleyan Methodist before marriage. An autopsy by Drs Knowlton St Clair and Durrett showed enlarged liver and spleen with stones. Funeral at Dixonville and interment that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miy
Christiana B. Lewis
James S. Lewis
Third Ward
Tillie
Jacob Fisher
Turtle Creek
Anna
Mr. Smith
Effpyham
Kan
L. L
Laura Trimble
Belle
Wim. McCullough
Homer City
A. B
Wilkinsburg
Sinking Valley
Huntingdon County
M. E. Church
Mr. Lewis
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Jy. J. M. Knowlton
Neil Ferguson
Second United Presbyterian Church
Dixonville
Death of 19-year-old Judson Ackerson in Cherryhill Township
Mr. Judson Ackerson son of Mr and Mrs James Ackerson of Cherryhill Township died on Sabbath evening at age 19 after a measles relapse. Funeral services will be held at his late home this morning conducted by Rev Wylie pastor of the Presbyterian church at Penn Eun. Interment will follow in Greenweed cemetery. Mrs Sarah McAnulty wife of Mr Jvy of Barnesboro Cambria (text appears cut)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judson Ackerson
James Ackerson
Cherryhill Township
Wylie
Presbyterian Church
Penn Eun
Greenweed
Death of Local Woman in County Obituary Notice
County resident dies Thursday evening from complications of diseases aged about 48. She was a daughter of Jacob Garman of Beringer, survived by husband and one son. Interment occurred Saturday at Mc Dowell's graveyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Garman
Beringer
McDowell’s
Mrs George Snyder Dies at 69 in West Philadelphia
Mrs George Snyder nee Catharine Wagner of West Philadelphia street died Tuesday evening from acute bronchitis at age 69. She left a husband and three children Mrs Samuel Paul Mrs Wm Kennedy and George Snyder Jr all of whom reside in Johnstown DuBois and the local area. A German Lutheran church member born in Germany she came to the United States in 1850 and settled here in 1851. Funeral services are set for Friday at her residence with interment in Oakland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Snyder
Catharine Wagner
Philadelphia
Samuel Paul
Wm. Kennedy
Johnstown
George Snyder, Jr
DuBois
German Lutheran Church
Snyder
Germany
Oakland Cemetery
Mrs Esther Cunningham Dead at 81 in East Wheatfield
Mrs Esther Cunningham died at her home in East Wheatfield township on Saturday at age 81. She was widow of John Cunningham and is survived by sons Albert Morrellville Samuel this place Dane Heshbon Alphonse East Wheatfield John Johnstown Janus Nineveh. She was a member of Bethel United Presbyterian Church in West Wheatfield where burial occurred on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Cunningham
East Wheatfield Township
John Cunningham
Albert
Morrellville
Samuel
da Ie
Heshbon
Alphonse
East Wheatfeld Township
John
Johnstown
Janus
Nineveh
Bethel United Presbyterian Churir
West Wheatfield Township
Morrellnv death of Mrs Lila Wakefield after short marriage
Mrs Lila Wakefield of Morrellnv died suddenly on Sabbath morning at age years. She was daughter of and Mrs John Lichtenfels of West Whi field township and recently married. Survived by husband. Remains brought to parents Monday. Funeral services held at Germany M church by Rev Warner and interment in the graveyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lila Wakefield
Morrellvn
John Lichtenfels
West Whifield Township
Germany M
Warner
Death of Miss Annie Dilts in Marion Center
Miss Annie Dilts daughter of Mrs Na Dilts of Marion Center died Saturday morning at about 25 after a period of ill health. Death was due to catarrh of the stomach. She belonged to the Presbyterian church at Marion Center. Funeral services were held at her home on Monday and interment was at Gilgal church graveyard in East Mahoning township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Dilts
Na’ Dilts
Marion Center
Prsbyterian Church
Gilgal Church
East Mahoning Township
Death of Mr Findley Fetterman in Brushvaley Township
Mr Findley Fetterman of Brushvaley township died suddenly on Wednesday after a year of illness and convulsions. He was 62 years old, survived by his wife and two daughters. An old soldier of the 206th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, interment was held Friday at the Lutheran graveyard in Brushvalley township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Findley Fetterman
Brushvaley Township
Fetterman
Pennsylvania
Brushvalley Township
Missed: Mrs Sarah Lewis Dies at 74 in Brushvalley Township
Mrs Sarah Lewis wife of William Lewis of Brushvalley township died Monday evening aged 74. She was a member of the M E church in Brushvalley township. Survived by three children and a husband. Funeral services held this forenoon with interment at the family burying ground on the old homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Lewis
William Lewis
Brushvalley Township
M. E. Church
Child dies from fall injuries in South Mahoning township
A fourteen month old child of Mr. Jess Widding died Saturday evening from injuries after falling while walking. The child lost balance and struck the floor, sustaining fatal injuries. The remains were interred in the Bareadia burying grounds in that township on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Widding
South Mahoning Township
Mrs Elizabeth Findley Dies at 83 in Nineveh
Mrs Elizabeth Findley widow of the late William Findley of Nineveh died Thursday aged 83 years and 5 days. She is survived by seven children. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Hildebrand of New Florence and interment took place at Armagh on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Findley
William Findley
Nineveh
Hildebrand
New Florence
Armagh
Man Dies in Armstrong County at 32
Mr J Barkley Elgin resident near the Indiana county line in Armstrong county died Wednesday from spinal trouble at age 32 years 5 months and 15 days. He leaves a wife and three children. His remains were interred at Plumville on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Barkley Elgin
Indiana
Armstrong County
Plumville
Local Man Sylvester Underwood Dies at 54
Mr Sylvester Underwood of Brushvalley township died Wednesday from pneumonia at age 54 He left a wife and four children Surviving relatives note the burial in Dias burying ground Brushvalley township occurred Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester Underwood
Brushvalley Township
Dias
Widow Margaret Martin Dies After Long Illness at 80
Mrs Margaret Martin widow of the late Robert Martin formerly of Cherryhill township this county died at the home of her son James Martin in Emporia Kansas on February 6 after a long illness aged 80 years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Martin
Robert Martin
Cherryhill Township
This County
James Martin
Emporia
Kansas
Robert Pringle of New Florence Dies After Illness
Robert Pringle of New Florence died Monday from stomach cancer after a period of illness. The obituary notes the local resident's passing and records his surviving family and burial details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Pringle
New Florence
Custody of Ballot Boxes Handled by Judge White
Judge White filed an order in the Prothonotary's office directing custody of ballot boxes. The act empowers the Court to appoint proper storage locations, naming custodians for two districts including Boyd Clawson Bilack M Neal Burrell No. 2 and P Mack West Wheatfield No. 2.
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White
Prothonotary
Coxes
Boyd Clawson
Bilack
M. Neal
Burrell No
P. Mack
West Wheatfield
Local Pride in Senator Quay Endorsed for President
Indiana county voices strong support for M. S. Quay's presidential bid. Local pride lies in his Indiana boyhood, with many interviews citing his public service, reform record, and leadership. County figures from Postmaster Langham to Ex-Chairman McGregor declare Quay the best choice to unite the Republican party and restore prosperity at the national level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay
United
St. Louis
Progress
D. B. Taylor
Hon
M. S. Quay
Pennsylvania
Indiana County
F. T. Empfield
J. N. Langham
W. S. Daugherty
Republican Party
Ex-Register
Recorder
McGregor
Indiana
G. W. Hood
James A. Crossman
B. H. Lichteberger
S. M. McMasters
John M. Leech
United States Senate
W. L. Mahan
Hammers
Keystone State
Reform
J. M. Cunningham
Elder Peeler
J. Telford
J. Taylor Bell
Thomas Sutton
Register and Recorder
Stewart
John R. Caldwell
John G. Cameron
J.C. McGregor
Republican County Committee
Horace J. Thompson
Marion Center
Tom
Tom E. Hildebrand
H. Lb. McIntire
Jacksonville
Adam Black
Nesbitt
A. T. Taylor
General Masses
D. A. Cunningham
T. B. Clark
Senator Quay
John S. Fisher
J. C. Leasure
Green Township
Green
J. C. Moore
Saltsburg
Archibald Nichol
White Township
D. C. Mack
Gift of
United States
Senate
Clarence Hart
W. S. Trainer
Tam
T. S. Neal
North Mahoning Township
E. M. Lockard
R. W. Wehrle
M. B. Kline
John A. Findley
A. T. Lowry
Home Talent Opera Plans Fra Diavolo Production
Local singers form a company to stage Auber Fra Diavolo in four or five weeks under Prof J Lisle Apple. About 400 chorus members will be needed. Proceeds after expenses go to a local charity. Principal roles include Caroline Hall as Zerlina and Mrs Lisle Apple as Lady Allcash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auber
Fra Diavolo
J. Lisle Apple
Prof. Apple
Caroline R. Hall
Zerlina
Normal Alumni Meets in Johnstown Anniversary Event
The Conemaugh Valley Alumni Association of the State Normal school held its second anniversary in Johnstown on Friday evening. Prof. J. M. Berkey of Somerset delivered a ring ing address and recited a rhymed history of his 1878 class, naming Jam Andrews Joe McCurdy Bob St. Clair Elrick Tomb and Miss Mitchell now Mrs. S. M. Jack of Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conemaugh Valley Alumni Association
State Normal School
Johnstown
J. M. Berkey
Somerset
Berkey
Jam” Andrews
Iowa
Joe’ McCurdy
Greensburg
Bob’ St. Clair
West
Elrick
Cambria County
Tomb
Indiana
Miss Mitchell
S. M. Jack
Conemaugh Valley
New Works at Blacklick Fire Brick Factory
Blacklick revives its old industry with a stock company to manufacture fire brick. Ed Kline, Harvey Mahan, Mrs. E J Meldren of Blacklick join a Pittsburg party to organize the project. New machinery and repairs move the old works toward spring operation with clay shipped from another point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacklick
Messrs
Ed. Kline
Harvey Mahan
E. J. Meldren
Pittsburg
Teachers Institute at Blairsville Revives School Work
A Saturday teachers institute at Blairsville Intersections drew 300 teachers and friends. A strong program marked the gathering as a revival in school work. Elected officers were president A W Campbell vice president C E W secretary Hattie Wynn. Welcome address by J W Rhoads. Attending and aiding were C A Campbell H W of Armagh and J T Stewart of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
A. W. Campbell
Hattie Wynn
Addres
J. W. Rhoads
C. A. Campbell
H. W
Armagh
J. T. Stewart
Political withdrawal note ends political candidacy
A personal statement announces withdrawal from the political field. The speaker cites unspecified reasons for stepping back from candidacy and public engagement, signaling a change in career focus and public involvement.
Election returns from four wards and townships in Indiana county
February election results show light turnout with no contests. Results listed for Judge of Election to Street Commissioner across Second Ward and Fourth Ward areas including White and West Mahoning townships and Smicksburg borough. Counts include party totals for offices such as Auditor Treasurer and School Director and note that full district returns will appear next week.
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Indiana
White Township
West Mahoning Township
Smicksburg
White
West Mahoning
Smicksburg Borough
John H. Pearce
Edson Beck
Fred Selig
Wilson Rupert
Wm. Bailey
J. Telford
J. N. Langham
E. G. Vogel
John D. Patton
D. W
M. W. Gamble
Scott Dixon
Town Council
Jas. C. McGregor
J. M. Dixon
Jnc. F. Stevings
Godfrey Marshall
H. H. Steving
W. D. O' Hara
Constable
Jacob Wettling
John Ortz
Samuel Sebring
D. H. Tomb
Scott M. Geesey
P. Wilson
E. H. Lichteberger
W. W. Campbell
George T. Hamilton
J. Wood Clark
D.W. Simpson
J. Taylor Boucher
Robert T. Marlin
George Plotzer
Joseph J. Thompson
Simon Kline
James A. White
A. W. Mabon
John R. Bryan
W. A. Lewis
George J. Fell
Frank Douglass
A. T. Lowry
Jacob Younkin
G. W. Roof
Isaac Billings
W. M. Cunningham
J.D. McKalip
Anditor
D. W. Si
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Judan Ackerson
Michael M’anulty
Sarah McAnulty
Jvy
Barnesboro, Cambria
Mrs
Judge White
W. R. Loughry
G. Hartman
Home Talent Opera
Auber’s
Fourth Ward
Spuge
van Maken
F. J. Johnson
DE High Ble
Bailey
D. R
D. W. Simpem
Robert T. Maslin
Ae J. Thompson
Urer
Street Cooma
Sioner
Was. A. Lewis
Im. W. Gamble
Sollee
Flectie
Jabal
James Gompers
Inspector
W. & Simpson
Geo. E. Simpson
Tape Borland
DT. Faith
W. C. Lowry
TH. Anata
Allison
Jerry Sexton
Themen Lucas
Jake Freeh
West Mahrorisg
RA. McDivitt
Samual W. Gristh
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