OBIT: Edward L. STUDY, 1880, Tyrone, Blair County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by GB Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/blair/ _________________________________________ SUDDEN DEATH OF E. L. STUDY - The announcement, on Monday evening, of the sudden and unexpected death of E. L. Study, one of the most prominent citizens of our county, was a surprise that few of our people could realize, and a most distressing bereavement to his family and intimate friends. First came the news that he was ill and not expected to recover and a few minutes later the worst was known. We shall not attempt to describe the suddenly depressing effect of this sad event upon the community, nor the inexpressible affliction it brought upon the family circle he had left, only a few hours before, in the enjoyment of apparent health - in fact, appearing more bright and cheerful than usual. About o'clock Monday morning, Mr. Study in company with his friend and business partner, P. Sneeringer, Esq., started to the ore mines some miles from town, in which they were mutually interested, and after reaching the mines, and partaking of dinner, they went to what is known as the old "Seat" mines, which is a part of their ore property, and located about ten miles from Tyrone. About two o'clock p.m., they went down into the opening of the mine, being an incline of about twenty feet; but they had scarcely reached the bottom, when Mr. Study said to his friend that he was fainting, and asked for water. There being no water at hand, Mr. Sneeringer broke a piece of ice from the bottom of the opening in the rocks, and put it to his lips. He then resorted to all other means that he could think of at the moment, to restore consciousness and life; but death had done its work, silently, surely, and in the cold solitude of the mine, with but one friend near, to administer human aid, and witness the final dissolution. Assistance was immediately sent for, and persons ordered to Tyrone for Drs. Burket and Gemmill, who immediately hastened to the scene with all possible dispatch. After careful examination these gentlemen found that apoplexy had been the cause of mr. Study's demise. It seems that he had been subject to symptoms of apoplexy for some months, or very likely for years, and was perhaps conscious that his disease, or rather his constitutional predisposition to such disease might, under certain conditions, terminate fatally; but neither he nor his friends apprehended that the fatal moment was so near. The body was brought home as soon as possible, the party reaching town about five o'clock in the evening. The funeral has been appointed for Friday next, at 10:30 a.m., the service to be conducted by Rev. Riddle, pastor of the M. E. church, of which denomination Mr. Study had been a prominent member for several years. Events of His Life E. L. Study was born in Littlestown, Adams county, Pa., in 1824, and lived to the age of 55 years, 6 months, and 17 days. During the early years of his life, he learned, and for some time followed, the tailoring business; this however, was not adapted to his purpose to life, on which account he afterward engaged in the tanning trade. This, in turn, was given up for other pursuits more congenial to his business inclinations, and soon after, he established a mercantile house in Littlestown. About the year 1851, Mr. Study became imbued with the idea of seeking his future home in some part of the great West, and in company with Samuel Berlin, Esq., commenced his journey toward the promised land of the setting; but happening to stop at the then infant village of Tyrone, he and Mr. Berlin were both favorably impressed with the locality and its surroundings, and after some deliberation, the western trip was abandoned. Both gentlemen invested in real estate and became residents of the comparatively new town on the romantic site at the confluence of the Bald Eagle with the waters of the "Blue Juniata." Mr. Study's first purchase, was the lot now known as the Graffius property. He and Mr. Berlin each purchased one lot, at that time, and a few years later, Mr. Study bought from James L. Shultz, the ground on which he erected the present store house and mansion. His first business adventure here, was with the mercantile firm of P. Sneeringer & Co., of which he became a member. Afterward, T. B. Helms {?], Esq., became a member of the company, and the business was extended to the adjoining counties of Cambria and Clearfield, where they engaged extensively in the lumber business, and established another store, selecting as their location, the village of Alleman, on the plank road leading from old "No. 1 mill" to the summit of the mountain. After a mutual dissolution of the firm, Mr. Study became sole proprietor of the business, and subsequently formed a partnership with his brother, S. M. Study. In time, another dissolution was followed by the organization of a new firm, Study Bros. & Africa, consisting of Mr. Study's sons, James A. and Wm. L., with H. L. Africa. In about two years, or less time, another changed occurred, resulting in the formation of the present firm - Study Bros. & Co. - the members being the two sons of Mr. Study as before mentioned, and his brother, S. M. Study. Mr. Study, himself, had been out of the mercantile business between five and six years. In addition to his other business, he was engaged in milling, from 1869 until the time of his death. He first went into the milling business in company with C. Guyer, present cashier of the Tyrone Bank, and afterward alone, operating the McCahan mill, and subsequently, the Tyrone Forge mill. In 1874, the Blair County Banking Company was organized, and Mr. Study becoming a stockholder and director, was elected President - a position to which he was re-elected each and every year thereafter. His last election occurred on last Saturday, as noted elsewhere. Another enterprise of considerable importance also engaged a portion of his time. We allude to the iron ore lands leased by Mr. Study and others, and the opening of extensive mines, from which a large quantity of ore has already been minded and shipped. During last year, we believe it was, Mr. Study was offered the superintendency of a large silver mining operation in Nevada, at a salary of $12,000 per year, but in consideration of other business in hand, he declined the proposition. Family and Other Relatives Mr. Study leaves a wife three sons and three daughters besides other surviving relatives. The daughters are Mrs. P. A. Reed of Tyrone, Mrs. H. J. Cornman [?], of Altoona, and Mrs. H. L. Africa, now residing in Red Oak, Iowa. The surviving sons are James A.., Wm. L., and Charles A. of Tyrone. Two of the family, a daughter and son. Named Jennie and Harry M., are not living. Of Mr. Study's brothers, three survive him; also one sister, their names being Samuel M., of Tyrone; John, of Franklin Co., Pa.; Henry, of Illinois; and Mrs. Ellen Leckie, wife of Rev. J. W. Leckie, of Luzerne county, this State. Remarks Few men were more highly respected by the community at large, or more endeared to their intimate friends, than the subject of this brief sketch. His was a life crowned with success, such as must reflect the highest credit upon his energy and abilities. But he will be missed. Others, besides wife, sons, daughters, brothers, sister, will feel the loss inflicted upon them by the invading hand of death. The relatives have the earnest and united sympathy of the community in this, their deep and solemn affliction. Tyrone Herald, Tyrone, Pa., Thursday, January 29, 1880 1860 Tyrone, Blair County census - Edward Study, 36 Caroline Study, 36 Albertha Study, 18 Mary Study, 11 Virginia Study, 9 James Study, 7 William Study, 5 Emma Study, 3 Charles Study, 1 Ellen Study, 24