OBIT: BAILEY, Edward Homer; 1912; Cambria Cnty., PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Patty Millich Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/cambria/ _________________________________________ Cambria Freeman Ebensburg, Pa. Friday, 3 May 1912 Volume 45, Number 18 Homer Bailey Dead Edward Homer Bailey, for 19 years associated with his brother, Warren Worth Bailey, in the publication of the Johnstown DEMOCRAT died at his home last Friday. Mr. Bailey recently developed conditions which indicated suppuration in the region of the liver. An operation was performed. He began sinking. His family was at his bedside throughout. Mr. Bailey's death is a loss to a large circle of business and social acquaintances in the county, apart from the bereavement which falls on his brother in the counsels of the DEMOCRAT and on his family. While W. W. Bailey stood for the editorial brilliancy, the clean-cut exception and stalwart espousing of radical reforms which have given the local newspaper a fame transcending State borders. E. H. Bailey developed his talents along social lines, cultivating many friendships to the benefit of his newspaper and in the business matters, he was a trusted advisor of his brother. He was a man of many excellent characteristics whose kindness of heart often vetoed the judgment of the intellect and who in many ways gave character to his newspaper and aided civic advance in the community. Mr. Bailey was born 54 years ago near New Winchester, Ind., and after going through public school and learning the printer's trade passed through various newspaper experiences until he obtained possession of the Carlisle (Ind.) REGISTER through the despondent proprietor turning the sheet over to him in payment of back salary. That marked the beginning of a successful journalistic career which culminated in the Messrs. Bailey buying the Johnstown DEMOCRAT in 1893. After several years of struggle their newspaper and business skill put that publication on its feet and since the Spanish- American War, the paper has been a very favorable proposition. In this upbuilding, Mr. Bailey had a very considerable share. The deceased was a member of the Johnstown Elks, the Knights of Pythias, the Johnstown Turnverein Germania Quartet Club and other fraternal and social organizations. He is survived by Mrs. Bailey, a son, Byron Dean Bailey; a daughter, Mrs. Eileen Van Zandt of Chicago and his brother. The funeral was held Sunday.