Hale, Lewis W. (Mrs.) - 1895

Lew Hale and family are passing through deep waters.  Mrs. Hale died on the 24th inst., making the fourth death in the family, from diphtheria, since Christmas.  Five children remain most of whom are seriously ill with the same disease.  (Shippenville Correspondence)
~ Clarion Democrat, 31-Jan-1895

You can visit the memorial page for Mrs. Lewis Hale.

Dunkle, Martin - 1895

Martin Dunkle died Saturday morning at his home near this place.  Deceased was 80 years of age and highly respected by all who knew him.

Interment took place on Monday at Mt. Joy cemetery.  (Church, Beaver Township, Correspondence)
~ Clarion Democrat, 31-Jan-1895

You can visit the memorial page for Martin Dunkle.

Reghard, Infant - 1895

Death entered the home of Joseph Reghard recently and took from them their infant child, aged almost two years.  Rev. Hugh Kane delivered and appropriate address at the funeral.  (Miola, Highland township, Correspondence)
~ Clarion Democrat, 31-Jan-1895

You can visit the memorial page for Infant Reghard.

Brinker, Frederick Mohney - 1895

F. M. Brinker was felling tree on his farm, about two miles from Curllsville, in Piney township, on the 15th inst., when the falling tree struck a dead tree which fell and in falling hit him on the head, cutting a terrible gash on the left side and causing concussion of the brain.  He died on Sunday, the 20th, and was buried at Churchville on the 21st.

He leaves a wife and five children, the latter being young men and women.  He was aged 50 years, 9 months and 4 days.  In such a sad and sudden bereavement the heartfelt sympathy of the community goes out to the family and friends.  Mrs. Brinker and family desire to return their thanks to the friends and neighbors who so kindly ministered to them in their time of trouble.
~ Clarion Democrat, 31-Jan-1895
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Mohney Brinker of near Curllsville died last week from effects of  tree falling on him a few days previous.  While engaged in falling a tree he received the hurt that was not thought to be very serious, but after five days he went the way of all mankind.  Mr. Brinker was a hard working, pace-long [sic] and quiet citizen.  His funeral was from the Reform church, Curllsville.
~ Clarion Jacksonian, 31-Jan-1895

You can visit the memorial page for Frederick Mohney Brinker.

Galey, Thomas F. - 1895

Robert Galey, Sr., father of the Galey Bros., the well known oil men and of Daniel Galey, of Perry township, this county, the former home of the family, died at his residence in Bellevernon, Pa., on Thursday last, at the advanced age of 84 years.

During a long life of industry and frugality Mr. Galey accumulated a fortune and his estate is estimated to be worth a half million dollars.  His remains were laid to rest at Beaver, the home of his son, Thomas F. Galey.
~ Clarion Democrat, 31-Jan-1895

Galey, Daniel - 1895

Robert Galey, Sr., father of the Galey Bros., the well known oil men and of Daniel Galey, of Perry township, this county, the former home of the family, died at his residence in Bellevernon, Pa., on Thursday last, at the advanced age of 84 years.

During a long life of industry and frugality Mr. Galey accumulated a fortune and his estate is estimated to be worth a half million dollars.  His remains were laid to rest at Beaver, the home of his son, Thomas F. Galey.
~ Clarion Democrat, 31-Jan-1895

Galey, Robert Sr. - 1895

Robert Galey, Sr., father of the Galey Bros., the well known oil men and of Daniel Galey, of Perry township, this county, the former home of the family, died at his residence in Bellevernon, Pa., on Thursday last, at the advanced age of 84 years.

During a long life of industry and frugality Mr. Galey accumulated a fortune and his estate is estimated to be worth a half million dollars.  His remains were laid to rest at Beaver, the home of his son, Thomas F. Galey.
~ Clarion Democrat, 31-Jan-1895
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Robert Galey, Sr., of Bellevernon, died at his residence Thursday evening of last week at the advanced age of 84 years.  Mr. Galey was formerly a resident of Perry township, this county, was prominent in oil interests and amassed a large fortune.  There are eight of his sons engaged in the oil and gas business at various points in the lower oil country, Daniel only, now a citizen of this county.
~ Clarion Jacksonian, 31-Jan-1895

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Dougan, Mary Ann - 1895

Mrs. Mary Ann Dugan, one of the oldest residents of this place, died at her residence on West Liberty Street at an early hour on Tuesday morning.  She was aged about 84 years and was the mother of Mrs. J. W. Watkins and David and Andrew Dugan.  The funeral takes place this afternoon.
~ Clarion Democrat, 31-Jan-1895
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 Mrs. Dougan, aged 86 years, died at the residence of J. W. Watkins Tuesday, and the funeral will be from the M. E. church today.
~ Clarion Jacksonian, 31-Jan-1895

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Shadle, Mabel - 1895

Mabel, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Shadle of Brookville, died Tuesday morning of last week, aged almost three years.  She had been sick only a few hours.

Mr. Shadle is a brother of the Shadle brothers of Clarion and of Mrs. Charles Haupt, all of whom attended the funeral on Wednesday.  Mr. and Mrs. Shadle formerly lived in Millcreek township, this county.
~ Clarion Jacksonian, 24-Jan-1895

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Dale, H. L. (Mrs.) - 1895

Miss Mary White, daughter of James I. White of Porter township, died at Oil City last week, where she had been visiting her sister, Mrs. H. L. Dale.  The body was taken home and buried at New Bethlehem.  Mrs. White, the mother, was stricken with a nervous shock, from which she is slowly recovering.
~ Clarion Democrat, 24-Jan-1895

White, Mary - 1895

Miss Mary White, daughter of James I. White of Porter township, died at Oil City last week, where she had been visiting her sister, Mrs. H. L. Dale.  The body was taken home and buried at New Bethlehem.  Mrs. White, the mother, was stricken with a nervous shock, from which she is slowly recovering.
~ Clarion Democrat, 24-Jan-1895

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Smeltzer, Infant - 1895

The infant daughter of Geo. Smeltzer, of Avondale mines, died last week.  Its remains were interred in the Kellersburg cemetery.  (Lawsonham Correspondence)
~ Clarion Democrat, 24-Jan-1895

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Showers, Miles - 1895

An unusually sad experience was that which fell to the lot of Mrs. Daniel Lemon, on last Tuesday evening.  Earlier in the evening a young son of Mr. and Mrs. Lemon had gone up town, and not having returned at nine o'clock, Mrs. Lemon started up town to look for him, going up the alley leading from Liberty to Main street by way of the Masonic block.

Midway between the two streets her attention was attracted by the form of a man lying in the middle of the alley.  On drawing closer she recognized the form as that of her brother, Miles Showers, and was soon essaying to ascertain the cause of his condition, but no sound escaped his lips and the affrighted woman then summoned help and had her brother carried to their home nearby, where Dr. J. F. Ross, who had also been summoned, examined the body, and although it was still warm, the man was pronounced dead.

The deceased was a carpenter by trade, unmarried, and was aged about 51 years.  He made his home with his aged mother in a portion of the house occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Lemon, on Liberty street.  Lately he had been engaged in making some repairs at the county jail.  On the evening of his death he had visited several business houses up town, among them being the Clarion Hardware Co’s. store and the Loomis House.  This was about eight o'clock.  About half past eight he was met on his way homeward down the alley.  About nine o'clock he was found dead by his sister.

The place where he was found was a sheet of ice, upon which there were some blood stains next morning, although there was not a cut or bruise visible on the body.  The most reasonable theory advanced is that while walking upon the ice, the unfortunate man’s feet slipped from beneath him, and striking upon the back of his head, concussion of the brain and instant death were the results, although some ascribe heart disease as the immediate cause.  When discovered the body was lying upon its side.  Deceased, although a man of comparatively short statue [sic], weighed about 225 pounds, was a man of quiet, peaceable nature, and was well known in the community.

The bereaved family have the sympathy of relatives and friends in their sorrow.  The funeral will take place on Friday at 10 o'clock a. m.  Interment at Strattanville.
~ Clarion Democrat, 24-Jan-1895
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Tuesday evening at about nine M. E. Showers as found by his sister, Mrs. Lemon, in the alley below the Masonic block, in a pool of blood.  He had started home the near way and the last words he spoke were with Thomas McCoy, an attaché of the Jones House.

Mr. Showers had been in his usual health, and he has not complained of any trouble.  He was found on his face with life still in him, but before he could be taken home expired.  There were no marks except a slight abrasion on one cheek.  He had not lain more than five or ten minutes until found.  Mr. Showers was 52 years of age and unmarried.

The funeral will be held tomorrow and the burial at Strattanville.
~ Clarion Jacksonian, 24-Jan-1895

You can visit the memorial page for Miles Showers.

Smith, David - 1895

It will be remembered by readers that W. N. Anchors, a shoe merchant of Tarentum, Pa., and a native of this county, was accidently killed in Tyler county, Va., on the 23rd of last August, a full account of which was published in the Democrat at the time.

Mr. Anchors, in company with David Smith, a well known attorney of Tarentum, had gone to Virginia to spend a few weeks in recreation, and while driving together in a cart, the horse became factious and began killing, one [of] its hoofs striking [sic] Mr. Anchors, killing him almost instantly.

The remains were taken to Tarentum, and there, owing to the warm weather, interred temporarily, it being the intention of the family to have them interred finally at Clarion.  Accordingly the remains were brought here on Tuesday afternoon’s train, accompanied by Messrs. S. T. Anchors, of Moon Run, Allegheny county, and A. J. and E. W. Anchors, of Tarentum, brothers of the deceased.

They were met at the station by a large number of the friends of the family, from whom pall bearers were selected and by whom the remains were accompanied to their last resting place in Clarion cemetery by the side of those of father and mother Anchors.  The Anchors brothers desire to express their sincere appreciation of the cordial sympathy shown them by their Clarion friends on this, their sorrowful mission.
~ Clarion Democrat, 24-Jan-1895

Anchors, William N. - 1895

It will be remembered by readers that W. N. Anchors, a shoe merchant of Tarentum, Pa., and a native of this county, was accidently killed in Tyler county, Va., on the 23rd of last August, a full account of which was published in the Democrat at the time.

Mr. Anchors, in company with David Smith, a well known attorney of Tarentum, had gone to Virginia to spend a few weeks in recreation, and while driving together in a cart, the horse became factious and began killing, one [of] its hoofs striking [sic] Mr. Anchors, killing him almost instantly.

The remains were taken to Tarentum, and there, owing to the warm weather, interred temporarily, it being the intention of the family to have them interred finally at Clarion.  Accordingly the remains were brought here on Tuesday afternoon’s train, accompanied by Messrs. S. T. Anchors, of Moon Run, Allegheny county, and A. J. and E. W. Anchors, of Tarentum, brothers of the deceased.

They were met at the station by a large number of the friends of the family, from whom pall bearers were selected and by whom the remains were accompanied to their last resting place in Clarion cemetery by the side of those of father and mother Anchors.  The Anchors brothers desire to express their sincere appreciation of the cordial sympathy shown them by their Clarion friends on this, their sorrowful mission.
~ Clarion Democrat, 24-Jan-1895

You can visit the memorial page for William N. Anchors.

Stewart, J. Newton - 1895

Just as we go to press we learn with regret of the death, on the 24th inst., at his residence at Butler, Pa., of J. N. Stewart.

Mr. Stewart was for twenty years Manager and Superintendent of the Brady’s Bend Iron Co. in Armstrong county.  For the past five years he was Secretary and Treasurer of the East Brady Caloric Gas Company, at East Brady, this county, and identified [sic] with other oil and gas interests in this and adjoining counties.

He was a brother of George W. Stewart, formerly engaged in mercantile business in Clarion.  Deceased leaves a widow and grown up children who have the condolence of many relatives and friends in their bereavement.
~ Clarion Democrat, 24-Jan-1895

You can visit the memorial page for J. Newton Stewart.

Agnew, William C. - 1895

Wm. C. Agnew, aged 19, of Tionesta, died a few days ago after a brief illness in which he suffered intensely.  A post mortem revealed that death had been caused by a piece of peanut that had lodged in the vermiform appendix.
~ Clarion Jacksonian, 17-Jan-1895

You can visit the memorial page for William C. Agnew.