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Indiana Register, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Extracts
January-March, 1869.



6 January 1869

A GOOD SHOT. MR. WILLIAM ADAMS, of Cherryhill township, was out hunting a few
days since, and shot two fine large Deer at one shot. We learn that the Deer
have been unusually plenty, this winter, and the hunters have succeeded in
killing a great many of them.

MILK. We are authorized to state that MR. JOSEPH B. ADAIR has facilities for
supplying ALL who may desire it, with the choicest quality of milk and cream. A
rumor has gained currency to the effect that MR. ADAIR is unable to meet the
wants of his customers; but he assures us that such is not the case, and he
solicits a more general support from our citizens. 

MARRIED.
--On the 31st ult., at Indiana, by the Rev. A. M'Elwain, MR. WM. M. DAUGHERTY
to MISS SARAH C. RUMMBAUGH [sic], both of Saltsburgh [sic], Pa.
--At the same time, MR. JOSEPH G. PIKE to MISS ANNETTE BROWN, both of
Saltbsburgh, Pa.
--On the same day, JOHN EVANS, M.D., to MISS ISABEL, daughter of HON. I.M.
WATT, both of Homer, this county.
--On the same day, SAMUEL LYON, ESQ., to MISS SALLIE LOWMAN, of this place.
--On the 22d ult., by Rev. J.B. Uber, MR. STEWART CARNEY to MISS MARGARET J.
CONWAY, both of this county.
--On the 31st ult., by the same, MR. W.N. CRAIG to MISS C.S. DOUGHERTY, both of
this county.
--On the 24th ult., by Rev. C.L. Streamer, MR. GEO. A. GAMBLE, of North
Mahoning township, to MISS NANNIE E. LAMISON, of Jefferson county.
--On the 31st ult., by the same, MR. OLIVER CRISSMAN, of West Mahoning
township, to MISS MOLLIE J. ROBINSON, of Smicksburg.
--On the 24th ult., by Rev. W. Morgan, at his residence in Rural Village,
Armstrong county, Pa., MR. W. MADISON M'LAUGHLIN of Rayne township, this
county, to MISS MAGGIE T. STEWART, of Washington township, this county.
--On the 31st ult., by the Rev. Oliver P. Catzer, at the house of the Bride's
mother, in Conemaugh township, Indiana county, MR. ALFRED ANDERSON, of
Saltsburgh, to ARMINA LYONS.

DIED.
--At his residence, Hetaback Run, Blacklick township, on the 2d inst., of
General Debility, WILLIAM H. RHEA, aged 77 years and 1 day.
    FATHER RHEA, for many years, served as a Ruling Elder in Saltsburg Church,
and more recently at his death, in Ebenezer Church. In both he worked
faithfully, and with universal acceptance. Having done his work, and done it
well, he has left his clay tenement to reap his reward.  -R.
         "There, sweet be my rest, till He bids me arise
         To hail Him, in triumph, descending the skies."
--At his son HENRY's, near Clarksburg, Indiana county, from effects of
paralysis, CAPT. JAMES ROBINSON, late of Westmoreland county, aged 78 years.
    MR. R. was for many years a consistent member of the Church at Congruity,
Westmoreland county.
--December 24, 1868, after a short illness, at the residence of her son, REV.
C.L. EHRENFELDS [sic] in Hollidaysburg, Pa., MRS. ELIZABETH C. EHRENFELD,
relict of DR. AUGUSTUS C. EHRENFELD, and mother of the REVERENDS GEORGE F.
EHRENFELD, A.C. EHRENFELD, CHARLES L. EHRENFELD, and other sons and daughters.
MOTHER E. was within a few months of her Eightieth year. Her death was sudden,
but she met it with calmness and peace. 
--On the 30th of October, 1868, near South Bend, Armstrong county, MISS SUSAN
WALKER, aged 38 years, 8 months and 17 days.
    The deceased at an early age contracted a disease, which baffled medical
skill, and for 23 years and 1 month was sorely afflicted. She was a member of
the German Reformed Church for several years, and although deprived of the
public means of grace, she was a living witness that she enjoyed daily
communion with her Savior. She never murmurred nor compained of the Lord's
doings, but was resigned to His will both as to the nature of her suffering and
its duration. --Those who witnessed her closing hours testify that such
patience and christian fortitude is seldom seen. Truly is the language of Job
applicable: "when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold." The worn
spirit is now released from its pent-up tabernacle and entered a holier clime;
where light reigns without darkness, joy unmixed with sorrow; and life without
disease, pain or decrepitude of years.



13 January 1869

ACCIDENTS. The following items were sent us by MR. HENRY WISSINGER, of
Cookport, this county, under date of January 11th.
    --On the 3d inst., a little girl of MR. ABRAHAM CRAWFORD, of Green
township, aged about 12 years, while playing with her brother who had a loaded
pistol in his hands, was accidentally shot in the back, by the unexpected
discharge of the weapon. The ball lodged in the right lobe of the lungs. DR.
A.H. ALLISON was called in and rendered medical aid to the child, who is
improving slowly. The treatment of the case, so far, is creditable to the skill
of the attending physician.
--On the 9th inst., MR. JAMES THOMAS, of Green township, of the firm of
WILLIAMS AND THOMAS was severely injured by the falling of a tree. He was
considerably cut and bruised about the face, and sustained other injuries. He
is improving under the treatment of DR. ALLISON.

DIED
M'MEANS. On the 8th inst., at her residence in Armstrong county, (near Elders
Ridge), of disease of the Lungs, MRS. MARY ANN M'MEANS, wife of MR. ROBERT
M'MEANS, in the 58th year of her age.
DIVERS. On the 6th inst., in Westmoreland county, near Blairsville, EDWARD
DIVERS, in the 106th year of his age.
    MR. D. lived when the whoop of the Indian was a terror, and lived to hear
the pleasant and acceptable whistle of the locomotive speed its way over hills
and vales.
--THE REV. DAVID KIRKPATRICK, D.D., father of the HON. JOHN M. and WILLIAM
KIRKPATRICK, ESQ., of Pittsburgh, and, we believe, well known in various parts
of this county, Died on the 5th inst., at his residence in Oakland,
Westmoreland county. This faithful and devoted servant of God, after a long,
blameless [sic] and a painful and protracted illness passed to his rich reward, loved
and lamented by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. "Blessed are the
dead who die in the Lord."

MARRIED.
HOWARTH-BARNETT. January 7th, 1869, by the Rev. A. Shadrack, MR. JOHN HOWARTH
to MISS CAROLINE BARNETT.
HOOD-WORK. On the 7th inst., at the residencdirb eht fo ee's parents, by Rev.
J. Caruthers assisted by Rev. D.M. Tharme, MR. JAS. H. HOOD of Home Valley,
Indiana county, to MISS LIZZIE T. WORK, of Green Dell, Indiana county.



20 January 1869

MARRIED.
FETTERMAN-RUFFNER. On the 5th inst., by Esq. M'Cullough, MR. SILAS FETTERMAN
and MISS NANCY RUFFNER, both of Grant township.
CRAIG-SUTTOR. On the 24th of December, 1868, at the house of the Rev. J.
Caruthers, MR. HAMILTON CRAIG to MISS AGNES SUTTOR, of the vicinity of Marion.
McAFOOS-STEWART. On the 7th of January, 1869, at the same place, by the same,
MR. WILLIAM McAFOOS, of East Mahoning township, to MISS ANNIE STEWART, of South
Mahoning.

DIED.
CONDRON. On the 17th inst., at the residence of her son in West Mahoning
township, Indiana county, MRS. ELIZABETH CONDRON, in the 83 year of her age.
    She died peaceful and happy in the bright prospects of Immortality.



27 January 1869

QUITE ILL. We learn that MR. SAMUEL H. JOHNSON, of Cherryhill township, is
quite ill--in fact, in a critical state of health. He has for some months been
suffering from a cancer in the region of the ear. The tumor had become
excessively painful, and MR. J. had an operation performed upon it, recently,
in the hope of staying its effects upon his system, but as yet his hopes have
not been realized. He is well known, to many persons throughout the county, and
has many warm personal friends who will sympathise [sic] with him in his
affliction.

MARRIED.
STEWART-CLARK. On the 7th inst., by Rev. A. M'Elwain, W.A. STEWART, M.D., of
Armagh, to MISS SARAH E. CLARK, of White township, this county.
KINKLE-RENKIN [SIC]. On the 14th inst., by the same, MR. LEMUEL P. KINKLE, of
Blacklick township, to MISS NANCY J. RENKIN, of Armstrong township, this
county.



3 February, 1869

MARRIED
ROW-CARSON. At the STudy of the 2d U.P. Church of Allegheny City, by the
Pastor, Rev. J.B. Clark, JOHN W. ROW, of Marion, Indiana county, and MISS MARY
E. CARSON, of Allegheny City, Pa.



10 February 1869

SCARLET FEVER. We are informed that this terrible disease has made its
appearance in our community. Such being the case, it becomes a matter of great
importance for persons to keep their children in the very best hygienic
condition, and to make use of such repeated prophylactics or preventatives as
may be recommended [sic] by regular physicians. This disease is contageous, as
well as epidemic, and children should not be permitted to visit families that
are affected. 

DIED.
Lines inscribed to MRS. ANGELINE FLEMING, on the death of LITTLE EDDIE.
         He was a jewel lent to thee, my friend,
         Whose beauty filled thy bosom with delight,
         Only a mother's heart can comprehend
         How precious was that jewel in thy sight.
         We saw the fair thing sparkle on thy breast,
         No wonder it was worn with tender pride;
         And for a time thy heart was richly blest,
         In its possession. Now thy faith is tried;
         For He who lent the gem hath claimed his own.
         Nor dost thou murmur, yet thy heart is bowed.
         Look up, dear friend, with Faith's far-reaching eye,
         And thou shalt see thy rare and precious gem,
         A jewel in the Savior's diadem.
         Newville, Feb. 6, 1869        M.M.



27 February 1869

DIED. 
SMITH. On the 30th ult, near Saltsburg, this county, of a combination of
diseases, MISS ANNIE M., daughter of ISAAC SMITH, aged 21 years, 10 months.
PUSEY. On the 31st ult., in Saltsburg, of Fever, L. PUSEY, ESQ., Ticket agent
at Saltsburgh [sic], West Penn. R.R. His remains were taken east.
M'DOWELL. On the 13th inst., near Saltsburg, of disease of the lungs, MRS.
ELIZA ANN, wife of MR. JOHN M'DOWELL, daughter of JAMES RHEA, late of Conemaugh
township, this county.
    She was waiting her Master's call, to enter upon her reward.
COULTER. In this place, on Sunday, February 14th, 1869, MRS. POLLY J. COULTER,
relict of the late ROBERT COULTER, aged 75 years, 9 months and 12 days.
    MRS. COULTER'S maiden name was CAMPBELL. She was married to ROBERT COULTER
on the 5th day of September 1816, being then a little more than 23 years of
age. At that date Indiana was but a small village, numbering, perhaps not more
than 20 houses, which has since expanded into an important inland town. This
venerable lady was the mother of eight children, all of whom, except one,
preceded her to the grave. She passed many vicissitudes of life; and now, at a
ripe old age, enjoying a good name and reputation, has been gathered to that
repose which carries humanity beyond the limits of time, and launches them
within the confines of the eternity. 



3 March 1869

MARRIED
--On the 21st inst., by Rev. John H. Kirkpatrick, MR. WILLIAM M. GEORGE, of
Indiana, and MISS ELLEN McCLURE, of Diamondville.



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24 March 1869

DIED.
HOOVER. On March 7, 1869, in Covode, LAURA JANE, daughter of R.C. and HANNAH J.
HOOVER, aged 2 years, 2 months and 2 days.
         "Its must be sweet, in childhood,
         To give back the spirit to its maker,
         Ere the feet have grown familiar
         With the paths of sin;
         Or, sown to garner up the bitter fruits."



31 March 1869

INJURED. A little daughter of MR. ALEXANDER MARTIN, of Banks township, was
seriously injured, one day last week, by a falling tree, while passing through
a piece of woods, near home. Her wounds were promptly dressed, and we learn
that she is now doing quite well.

MEAT STOLEN. Some expert in the act of stealing, on last Monday night, robbed
MRS. ANN WEIR'S smoke house of some Fifty dollars worth of Bacon. The fellow
shrewdly avoided detection by the "tracks" left in the soft ground, by
elevating the toes and only stepping on his heels. Search has been made, but no
clue to the theft developed.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT. We learn that MR. JOHN D. PAIGE, of Cherryhill township, one
day last week, met with a serious accident, by which his life is endangered. He
was engaged drawing manure out upon his farm, when his team took fright and
became unmanageable, and in his efforts to restrain the animals he was thrust,
with his head, against some pieces of timber, inflicting very dangerous
injuries. 

VIOLENTLY ASSAULTED. MR. FREDERICK KEIFER, Book-maker, of this place, was
roughly handled, on last Saturday, by MR. JOHN H. CUNNINGHAM and his son, at
their store in West Indiana. We are not informed as to the matter of the
difficulty, further than that KIEFER had gone to the store of the MESSRS
CUNNINGHAM to settle an account, and while there a difficulty arose between the
parties, resulting in a fight. KIEFER had his nose badly smashed and his face
considerably bruised. He immediately made information against CUNNINGHAM and
the case will come up for judicial investigation. So we are informed.

DEATH OF DR. JAMES M. STEWART. DR. JAMES M. STEWART, one of our oldest
citizens, died at the residence of his son, WILLIAM M. STEWART, ESQ., in this
place, on Friday evening, March 26, 1869. He was born January 11, 1792, and
was, therefore, aged 77 years, 2 months and 15 days.
    DR. STEWART came to Indiana about 1813 or 1814, and resided here a year or
two, when, owing to some misfortunes he returned to Blair county. He was
married in the year 1816; and he again located himself in Indiana, in March,
1817, and had resided here ever since--a period of 52 years.
    MR. STEWART during his life and residence here, held several honorable and
important public positions. In the winter of 1831-32, we believe, he was a
member in the State Legislature, representing the District then composed of
Indiana and Jefferson counties. His election at that time, was not a matter of
his own seeking. HON. THOMAS WHITE was the Whig candidate, with a certainty of
election, and opposed to him, on the Democratic side, was a gentleman named
CLOVE. Only about two week preceeding the election it became known that the
opposition would contest MR. WHITE'S eligibility to hold the seat, should he be
elected--and an examination convinced MR. WHITE that his chances for holding
the seat rested upon a doubtful tenure. Under these circumstances, and
contingent to his wishes, MR. STEWART ran as the Whig candidate, vice MR.
WHITE, and was elected. He took his seat in the legislative body, but remained
only part of the session, when completely disgusted with the position, he asked
leave of absence, and returned to his practice. During the administration of
Gov. Johnson, he was appointed as an Associate Judge of our County Courts, and
held the position several years. During the late rebellion he was twice chosen
to act upon the Medical Board of Examiners for Army Surgeons. In these several
public positions he acted with prudence and discrimination in the discharge of
the duties involved.
    About the year 1855, DR. STEWART began to withdraw from the practice of his
profession, leaving the field to younger men. He did not, however, wholly leave
off business until a few years later. Up to within a short period he was
frequently consulted by other physicians, in complicated cases of disease. His
life was one of great activity and usefulness. He lived to a ripe old age, and
was buried amid the scenes of his labors. His body was interred in Oakland
Cemetery, on Monday last, by the side of his wife who had preceeded him several
years to that better land, whose portal is death.