OBIT: James S. WELTY, 1890, Resident of Adams County, PA

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Drowning of James S. Welty.

The sad news was received on Saturday by Past Commander Thad. L. Welty of Post 
9, that the body of James S. Welty, lately one of our well known citizens, had 
been found in Chicago, supposed to have been drowned about two weeks ago, and 
asking for instructions.  No particulars have yet been received by the family, 
but it is supposed that the deceased was the victim of four play, as neither 
money nor a valuable gold watch was found on his person.

Mr. Welty left home Nov. 11th, as the advance agent of Captain Long's battle 
field lecture.  One brief letter was received from him, and as nothing was heard 
subsequently his friends were naturally solicitous as to his welfare.  Mr. Welty 
was born here and has resided her the greater portion of his lifetime, and had 
many generous traits of character and warm friends to whom he was always true.  
In 1862 he enlisted in the 15th Penna. Cavalry and served throughout the war in 
the Western armies, not returning until the war closed.  Since the war he has 
been an active member of Post 9, G. A. R., and later of the Veteran Loyal 
League.  His remains left Chicago yesterday at 3 o'clock P. M., and are expected 
to arrive here to-day.  The funeral will take place tomorrow, but the time has 
not yet been fixed.

Star Sentinel, Tuesday evening, January 7, 1890