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Indiana Register, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Extracts
April-August, 1858
6 April 1858
FATAL AFFAIR AT JOHNSTOWN.--From the Tribune, we learn that on Thursday a
difficulty occurred between FREDERICK KUMMACHER, who has been residing about
three miles from Indiana, and a man named BAKER, of Conemaugh, adjoining
Johnstown, at the house of BAKER'S brother. It is alleged that KUMMACHER
assaulted BAKER, whereupon the latter seized a shot gun and shot the former,
who was not expected to live.
ARM BROKEN. -- A little son of MRS. SWEITZER, of this borough, fell off the
roof of a coal house, on Tuesday, and fractured his arm. Surgical aid was
promptly procured, and the lad is doing well.
MARRIED. On Thursday, the 1st inst., by Rev. W.S. Emery, MR. JOHN F. ALTMAN,
of Bells Mills, to MISS MARGARET REPINE, of the Borough of Indiana.
--On Tuesday, March 30th, by the Rev. S.P. Bollman, R.M. GIBSON, ESQ., of
Elderton, Armstrong county, to MRS. M.A. BERRYHILL, of Plumville, Indiana
county, Pa.
DIED. On Monday, March 22nd, in this Borough, ELMER, son of WILLIAM WERRELL,
aged 3 years, 1 months and 2 days. (from the Journal, Clearfield, Pa.)
[therefore "in this Borough" may easily refer to Clearfield, you'd have to
double-check.]
--On Sabbath morning, the 28th, in Greensburg, MARY ELIZABETH, only child of
SAMUEL AND HANNAH E. ELLIOTT, formerly of this place, aged 1 year, 1 month and
15 days.
Weep not kind parents for your child,
For this cold world she was too mild;
For He Who has thy Spirits riven
Has taken home thy child to Heaven.
Trust then in God, for He can heal
Those sorrows you so deeply feel;
Seek now to know thy Sins forgiven
And meet thy angel child in Heaven. -B.
13 April 1858
KUMMACHER, who was shot at Johnstown, by BAKER, as mentioned in our paper last
week, passed through this place on Friday, on his way home. --He was
considered to be in a precarious condition.
KILLED. --A man named ROBERT DUNLAP, was run over by the night train, near
Blacklick Station, on Thursday, where he was found on Friday morning, badly
crushed and dead.
MARRIED. --At the Parsonage, on the 5th inst., by Rev. A. McElwain, MR.
LAWRENCE KESLAR, SR., to MRS. SARAH McLANAHAN, all of this borough.
Accompanying the above notice we received a slice of delicious wedding
cake, for which we tender to the happy couple our humble and sincere Thanks.
Long may they live; peace and prosperity reign with them; and the choicest
blessings of heaven crown their future lives. --Ed.
--On Thursday, 8th inst., at Centre Parsonage, by Rev. S.P. Bollman, MR. McLANE
DAVIS, of White township, to MISS CAROLINE J., daughter of JAMES W. MAHAN,
ESQ., of Indiana.
DIED. In this borough, on Thursday last, ALBERT, son of the late R.P. REED,
aged 1 year, 11 months and 22 days.
20 April 1858
DIED. On the 3rd inst., at his residence in Green township, MR. JOHN LEARN,
SR., in the 74th year of his age.
His death was very sudden, and he departed this life, universally respected
by the community in which he lived. His funeral was attended by a large
concourse of people, on the 4th inst. --On the 11th inst., his funeral
discourse was preached by Rev. P.S. Nellis, from Matthew 24:44 to a large and
attentive congregation. --Com.
--On the 16th inst., ELIZABETH T., wife of HENRY VAN HORN, in the 70th year of
her age.
--The following deaths occurred in this county during the past week, but we
have not been able to ascertain the respective ages of the deceased:
--MAJOR JOHN LAIRD, of Blacklick,
--MR. DAVID CUMMINS, of Centre,
--MR. WILLIAM GEMMILL, of Brushvalley,
--A child of MR. SOLOMON HARMAN, of Indiana.
27 April 1858
On Saturday, the 17th inst., MR. DANIEL ANSLEY, SR., of South Mahoning
township, Indiana county, while busily engaged making fence, was suddenly
attacked by a fit of Apoplexy, causing his death in about one hour. The
deceased was about 61 years of age.
4 May 1858
FREDERICK KUMMACHER, who had been shot by a man named BAKER, at Johnstown, on
the 1st day of April, died on Tuesday last, the 27th. An inquest was held on
the body, by Justice Reed, on Wednesday. The inquest reported that the
deceased had received six shots in his left breast, which, in their opinion,
caused his death.
During last week, MR. JOHN WEAMER, SR., sold and shipped from his store in this
place, seven car-loads of grain, principally wheat and rye. He has still about
three car-loads now on hand ready for shipment, besides some 12 barrels of
eggs.
MARRIED. By the Rev. W.S. Emery, at the Lutheran Parsonage, on Thursday, the
29th day of April, MR. GEORGE LIGHT, of Jefferson County, and MISS CAROLINE
COY, of Cherryhill township, Indiana county.
DIED. April 22nd, at her residence in Rose township, Jefferson county, MRS.
LUCINDA WYNCOOP, consort of JOHN W. WYNCOOP, in the 29th year of her age. The
deceased has left a husband and five small children together with a large
circle of friends to mourn their loss; but their loss is her gain. Her end was
peace.
11 May 1858
A brilliant display of Northern Lights was visible here on Friday evening last,
between 9 and 10 o'clock; and was witnessed by many of our citizens, who gazed
upon the magnificent phenomenon with feelings of admiration.
DIED. On the 29th April, after a short but severe illness, at Dayton,
Armstrong county, MISS R.J. MORROW, in her 15th year. The deceased was an only
daughter of a widowed mother, who feels keenly her bereavement, yet bears it
with Christian fortitude. We trust she will be able to say, "The Lord gave and
the Lord hath taken away--blessed be the name of the Lord." --H.
--In Young township, on the 2nd inst., MR. MATT HARBISON, aged about 50.
--In this borough, on the 30th ultimo, MARY, infant daughter of CLARK AND
CORDELIA WILSON.
--On the 27th ult., an infant son of C.S. AND SARAH McCOY.
--In Centre township, on the 4th inst., MARGARET, consort of THOMAS BURNS, aged
30 years, 1 month and 23 days.
--On Thursday, last, JEMIMA, infant daughter of MR. LEVI BERKEPILE, aged 3
years and 3 months.
18 May 1858
DEAD AND ALIVE. --A singular case of suspended animation occurred in the
vicinity of town, on Monday, last week. JAMES McGINITY, a colored man, who had
been unwell for several days, was attacked with something like epilepsy and to
all appearances, died. --Preparation was made for burial, but in less than an
hour from the time of his supposed exit, he exhibited signs of life; and
restoratives being administered, he revived again, and is now well and lively.
During the heavy thunderstorm on Friday night, a barn on the farm owned by
WILLIAM BANKS, ESQ., and occuppied by MR. JAMES LOUGHREY, in White township,
was struck by lightning; but fortunately, the electric fluis reached only a lot
of damp hay, which though ignited, did not burn in a blaze, and consequently,
very little damage was done.
On Sunday afternoon, a week ago, as a daughter of MR. GEORGE ROBINSON of
Brushvalley township, was returning from church, on horseback, the animal she
was riding stumbled, fell and broke its neck. The accident occurred near the
Mechanicburg Church. The young lady fortunately escaped without injury.
MR. JAMES BAILEY had one of his hands badly burned, a few days since, by
grasping an iron rod in the foundry that had just been used to stir the fire in
the cupola without his knowledge and then carelessly thrown down.
DIED. On Monday the 10th inst., in Rayne township, infant son of JOHN WALKER,
aged 5 weeks.
25 May 1858
SKILLFUL OPERATION. --On Wednesday, last, Dr. St. Clair, assisted by Drs.
Stewart and Reed, performed an operation for cancer, on the breast and under
the arm of MRS. ADAMS, wife of MR. SAMUEL ADAMS, SR., of Rayne township, which
from what we learn, was exceedingly difficult, owing to the size and locality
of the tumor. It was removed with great skill, and, as is believed, with
certain success and perfect safety to the patient.
BARN BURNT. --On Thursday evening, at about 9 o'clock, the barn of MR. PETER
ISAMAN, near Jacksonville, was discovered to be on fire. Several horses that
were in the stable were removed, but the building with a quantity of oats and
hay was consumed. --It is not know how the fire originated, but it is supposed
to have been accidental, probably the result of carelessness with matches
during the day or evening.
MARRIED. On Tuesday, 18th inst., by the Rev. S.G. Snyder, MAJ. JAMES G.
McQUAIDE, of Philadelphia, and MISS LIZZIE H., eldest daughter of J.C. SPARKS,
of Gloucester county, New Jersey.
DIED. On Sunday morning last, SCOTT, son of MR. JACOB HERMAN of Rayne
township, aged 7 years, 3 months and 12 days.
1 June 1858
ACCIDENT. --On Friday last, MRS. JAMES MILLER, an aged lady residing at the
west end of town, accidentally fell and fractured her leg.
A man, named CRUSAN, was lodged in the county jail on Tuesday evening, on a
charge of bigamy. He is from Canoe township.
8 June 1858
MARRIED. On Thursday, last, by John B. Allison, Esq., MR. JACOB MURPHY to MRS.
LYDIA GEORGE, both of Brushvalley township.
DIED. In Montgomery township, on May 31st, GEORGE, aged 2 years and on June
3rd, WILLIAM, aged 14 years, sons of JOHN KINTER.
--In Canoe township, on May 26th, GEORGE TAYLOR, aged 28 years.
--On May 28, in Canoe township, MRS. ANN BRICKLE, aged 48 years.
15 June 1858
On Saturday evening, a man named WEGMAN, of Pine township, was lodged in the
county jail, on a charge of stealing wheat from JAMES DUNCAN.
MRS. THOMAS C. HOOD, last week, send us a number of the finest tomato plants we
have seen this season; for which favor we return our thanks.
MARRIED. On Thursday evening, June 3d, at the residence of the bride's father,
by Bishop Alexander Campbell, of Bethany, Virginia, MR. JOSEPH F. BARNES, of
Blairsville, Pa., to MISS MARY E. McLAREN, of Temperanceville, Allegheny
county.
DIED. Of pneumonia, on the 9th inst., ANNA STELLA MAY, daughter of REV. S.P.
AND H.N.G. BOLLMAN, aged 3 years and 2 months.
"Suffer little children to come unto me."
--On Wednesday last, in Rayne township, MRS. NANCY, wife of MR. SAMUEL ADAMS,
SR., aged 64 years, 4 months and 13 days.
--In Montgomery township, June 8th, 1858, JOHN KINTER, aged 55 years.
--On Wednesday morning, the 2d inst., LIZZIE, daughter of JOHN AND ANN
HARGRAVE, of Doylestown, Pa., formerly of this place, aged about 14 years.
In the death of this fair flower, the truth of the remark that "Death
chooses the fairest for his victime," is again verified. None knew the smiling
and prattling little LIZZIE but to love her; and we deeply sympathize with the
heart-stricken family in their loss; but their "loss is her gain." She is now,
we trust, with him who "doeth all things well." -I.
22 June 1858
MARRIED. On Tuesday, the 8th inst., by Rev. P.S. Bellis, MR. JOSEPH CAMERON,
of Cherryhill township, to MISS NANCY BARTLEBAUGH, of Green township.
--On Thursday, the 10th inst., by the same, MR. HENRY BAGLEY to MISS CATHERINE
LEARN, both of Green township.
DIED. In Brushvalley township, on the 18th inst., MRS. MARIA, consort of
MICHAEL STILES, aged about 35 years.
29 June 1858
MARRIED. In Cherryhill township, on the 24th inst., at the residence of the
bride's father by Rev. W.S. Emery, MR. GEORGE STRONG of Pine township, and MISS
HARRIET MENTCH, of Cherryhill township.
DIED. On the 12th inst., in Kansas City, Missouri, of Scarlatina, CALEB
HENRY, oldest son of R.T. AND ADELA VAN HORN, aged 8 years and 19 days.
--On the 19th inst., in Wheatfield township, JOSEPH T., grand-son of ANDREW
LUTE, aged 6 years, 9 months and 19 days.
--On toe [sic] 22nd inst., in White township, of Consumption, MARY, eldest
daughter of JOHN AND ELIZABETH McCLOSKY, aged 18 yeras, 10 months and 27 days.
6 July 1858
INJURY BY LIGHTNING. --During a thunderstorm, on Sunday evening a week, a
house a short distance west of Indiana, occupied by MR. JACOB LONG, was struck
by lightning, stunning the inmates and knocking off a portion of the chimney,
but doing no serious injury.
MARRIED. On the first inst., by the Rev. W.S. Emery, MR. SAMUEL KING to MISS
MARY GARMAN, both of White township.
The cake accompanying the above was pronounced very nice by all hands,
wishing happiness to the young pair.
DIED. On the 23rd ult., of Pneumonia, HARRIET EMMA, infant daughter of the
REV. S.P. AND HARRIET N.G. BOLLMAN, aged 1 year, 4 months and 9 days.
--On the 28th ult., in Montgomery township, A. JACKSON KINTER, aged about 21
years.
13 July 1858
HANDSOME DONATION. --We learn that ARCHIBALD STEWART, ESQ., of this county, on
a recent visit to Pittsburgh, made a donation of $500 to the Allegheny Orphan's
Asylum, and a like sum to the Central Presbyterian Church in that city.
MARRIED. On the 8th inst., by the Rev. W.S. Emery, MR. JOHN EMPFIELD, of Pine
township, to MISS ELIZABETH MEICKSEL, of Centre township.
--On Sunday morning, 11th inst., at the Lutheran Parsonage, by Rev. W.S. Emery,
MR. JOHN ROTH, of Indiana, to MISS NANCY WISSINGER, of Rayne township.
--On Thursday last, the 8th inst., by Rev. A. McElwain, MR. ALEXANDER ELLIOTT,
to MISS LIZZIE CARPENTER, both of this place.
DIED. On Saturday, the 3rd inst., in Montgomery township, MRS. ELIZABETH, wife
of MR. JOHN BEE, aged 28 years.
--On Tuesday, the 6th July, infant daughter of JOHN BEE, aged 17 days.
--In Montgomery township, July 3d, MARY ELIZABETH, infant daughter of SAMUEL
AND JANE KINTER.
20 July 1858
SUDDEN DEATH. --A man, named JOHN MORRIS, died suddenly, on the evening of the
12th inst., he and another man having stopped in the barn of JEREMIAH
WAKEFIELD, in Brushvalley township, where he was seized with hemorrhage of the
lungs. He was about 48 years of age and recently from Wales.
FATAL ACCIDENT. --NATHANIEL CRAVEN, of Montgomery township, was killed on the
14th inst., by a tree which he was felling. The tree had lodged, and in trying
to bring it down he got within its range as it fell and was crushed, one leg
being badly broken in two places and his chest and side terribly mangled.
A man named MICHAEL SMITH, was lodged in the county jail on Tuesday afternoon,
charged with the stealing of a suit of clothing from the residence of JOHN
MONTGOMERY, in White township.
27 July 1858
ACCIDENT. On Friday afternoon, while W.H. COLEMAN, ESQ., and GEORGE HAMILTON
were engaged weatherboarding at the dwelling of DR. ST. CLAIR, the scaffolding
broke and precipitated them to the ground, a distance of about 16 feet,
bruising the Squire on the shoulders and back, from which he suffered
considerably, but is now recovering. MR. HAMILTON received no injury of any
account.
DIED. At her residence, Rayne township, Indiana county, Pa., June 9th, MRS.
NANCY ADAMS, wife of SAMUEL ADAMS, in the 69th year of her age.
The deceased, daughter of JAMES AND MARY NESBIT was born in Conemaugh
township, Indiana county, and in early life consecrated herself to the Lord by
uniting with the Church of Conemaugh, in the communion of which she remained,
until she, with her husband, united with the Presbyterian church of Ebenezer,
under the pastoral care of Rev. Joseph W. Henderson. Her membership was
transferred to Saltsburg Church at its organization, where she remained until
1839, when she, with her husband, removed to the church of Washington, in the
communion of which she remained until she was called to enter into the joy of
her Lord, leaving behind her an affectionate husband, with whom she had lived
41 years, and six children, together with a large circle of friends and
relatives, to mourn their loss. Her fortitude, during her last sufferings,
were in happy consistency with that conformity to her Master's will, which
characterized her whole life. She patiently waited until she was called to
enter into the rest which remaineth for the people of God. --W.G.S.
--Cherrytree Lodge, I.O. of O.F.,
At a regular meeting of Cherrytree Lodge, No 417, the decease of Brother
P.G., GIDEON KINPORTS having been announced, P.G.'s Shaw, Lyda, and Stiffler,
were appointed a committee to draft resolutions expressive of the feelings of
the Lodge. The committee reported the following, which were unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, It has pleased Hod, in his providence, to remove from our midst,
by death, after long and painful suffering, our much esteemed and beloved
brother, P.G., G. KINPORTS; Therefore,
Be it Resolved. That in this dispensation the Fraternity have lost a
consistent and valuable member, this lodge a faithful and arduous brother, as
well as a wise and prudent counselor.
Resolved, that while we as a lodge feel deeply our loss, we recognize the
hand of God in the event, and bow in submission to his will, feeling confident
from the brother's life and labor of love, and also from his peaceful and happy
death, that what has been our loss has been his gain.
Resolved, that we deeply sympathize with the family of the deceased, who,
by his death, have been deprived of an affectionate son and a kind brother, and
that we humbly entreat for them the consolation of the Gospel, and that they
take comfort in the assurance that they mourn not as those who have no hope.
Resolved, that this lodge be clothed in mourning for the space of six
months and its members wear the usual badge for thirty days.
Resolved, that these proceedings be published in the county papers, and a
copy be furnished to the family of the deceased.
J.M. Horter, N.G.
Attested, J.D. Shaw, Sec.
3 August 1858
ASSAULT AND BATTERY. On Sunday, last, a week, at Cherrytree borough, a
difficulty occurred between two brothers, JOSHUA AND BENJAMIN DAVIS, the former
inflicting a severe wound with a pocket knife in the other's thigh. On Monday
following Constable Berringer brought JOSHUA to jail on a charge of Assault and
Battery with intent to kill. The wound is not considered dangerous.
On Friday, JOSHUA DAVIS, who was confined in prison on a charge of Assault and
Battery, with intent to kill, on the body of his brother, BENJAMIN DAVIS, was
brought before Judge Watt on a Habeus Corpus and released by entering into
recognizance with several sureties in the sum of $1000 for his appearance at
next court.
ACCIDENT. On last Wednesday, JOHN HENDERSON, of R. [sic], of Young township,
was driving his team along the road, when by some means the horses and wagon
fell over a high embankment, and one of the horses fell on the driver, and also
tramped on his head and bruised him severely. It is feared he will not survive
his injuries.
HURT. We regret to learn that B.D. MARKER, late of this county, now of the
Scott House, Pittsburgh, had several of his ribs broken by being thrown from
his carriage, a few days ago, in Westmoreland county, in consequence of his
horses becoming unmanageable and running off.
MISTAKEN. Our contemporary of the Independent is misinformed, in regard to the
death of BENJAMIN DAVIS of Cherrytree borough. MR. D. is recovering from the
wound he received and is able to walk about.
FILTHY. The drain running along the outside of the curb on the east side of
Clymer Street, is in very bad condition, being filled with swill and soap suds,
that send forth a very disagreeable smell.
CUT OFF. Last week, two small boys of GEORGE BRUST, of this place, were
amusing themselves cutting sticks with the axe, when the younger made a
misstroke and cut off several of his brother's fingers.
DIED. In Saltsburg, on Thursday morning, 15th ult., MRS. JENNET MOOR
KIRKPATRICK, in the 84th year of her age.
--In the borough, on Tuesday last, MRS. AGNES J., wife of MR. JOHN R. CAMPBELL,
aged about 29 years.
17 August 1858
INJURED. Last Sunday a week, JACOB FAITH, a young man about 18 years old, of
Rayne township, in company with several other young men, was amusing himself in
exhibitions of his strength by lifting very heavy logs, and received some
internal injury from which he died on the Friday following.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. MR. WILLIAM L. HAMILTON, of White township, a few days since
presented to us a basket of very fine green corn, for which we tender him our
thanks. MR. H. is among our best and most successful farmers, and always
brings good articles to market.
MARRIED. On the 12th inst., by R. Craig, Esq., MR. JOHN S. SMITH, of Butler
county, Pa., to MISS JANE MYERS, of Rayne township, Indiana county.
DIED. On the 7th inst., MISS ________ SCOTT, daughter of MR. GEORGE SCOTT, of
Blacklick township.
--On the same day, MR. SAMUEL LOWMAN, of Centre township.
--On the same day, MR. JOHN McCONE, ( ). [end missing from
page.]
24 August 1858
WILLIAM YOUNG, aged about 10, son of J.J. YOUNG, ESQ., of this borough, fell
from a cherry tree, in front of MR. LICHTENBERGER'S residence, where he and
some other lads were erecting a swing on Tuesday of last week, and was so much
injured by the fall as to prostrate him, but at this present writing there are
signs of his recovery.
HOUSE BURNT. On Wednesday last, the house occupied by MR. JOHN WIMER, in Green
township, with part of the contents, was destroyed by fire. The fire originated
from a stove pipe. MR. WIMER was absent at the time, and his wife succeeded
with great effort in saving a ( ). [not readable on film.]
FATAL ACCIDENT. MR. ROBERT M'FARLAND, of Wheatfield township, aged about 50,
fell out of the door of his barn, on Wednesday last week, thereby breaking his
back, and causing death on the same evening. Truly, "in the midst of life we
are in death."
DIED. In Blairsville, on the 7th inst., MRS. JANE (___)WEL, of Consumption, in
her 70th year.
He(r) last illness was of only two weeks dur(at)ion, during which time she
suffered most (in)tensely, yet she bore all her pain with (ch)ristian patience
and fortitude; resig(nin)g herself humbly to the Will of her (div)ine Master.
She manifested no anx(iety) about anything, only the she migh(t d)ie the death
of a triumphant believ(er in) her Savior Jesus Christ.
The following lines express the feeling and de(sir)es she manifested:
Lo I commit my Soul to Thee,
A( ) part the sacred trust;
Re( ) this nobler part of me,
I watch my sleeping dust.
The (w)orld receeds, it disappears;
H( ) open my eyes--my ears
Wit(h so)unds seraphic ring,
Lead ( )end your wings, I mount, I fly.
O Gr(ave), where is thy victory,
O D(eath), where is thy sting? -Com.
--On 21st inst., of Cholera Infantum, CHARLES, infant son of JOSHUA E. AND
ELIZABETH EWING, of White township, aged 2 years, 5 months and 18 days.
While the child was yet alive, we fasted and wept, for we said, who can
tell whether God will be gracious to us that the child may live; but now he is
dead, wherefore should we fast and weep--Can we bring him back again? We shall
go to him, but he shall not return to us, for Jesus saith, "Suffer little
children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of
heaven."
His flesh shall slumber in the ground
Until the last trumpets joyful sound,
Then shall he awake in sweet surprise,
And in his Savior's image rise.
31 August 1858
DIED. At Plumville, on Saturday, last, MR. JOHN KESLAR, aged about 24 yeras.
--At Indiana, on the 29th inst., WALTER BELL, infant son of J.S. AND ELIZABETH
A. BRACKEN. "While the child was yet alive we fasted and wept, for we said,
who can tell whether God will be gracious to us that the child may live; but
now he is dead, wherefore should we fast and weep. Can we bring him back
again? We shall go to him but he shall not return to us. --JSB