OBIT:  GRAY, Ira; 1907; Jackson Twp., Cambria Cnty., PA

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Cambria Freeman
Ebensburg, Pa.
Friday, 17 May 1907
Volume 41, Number 20


Death of Ira Gray 

The funeral of Ira Gray, the young school teacher who died 
at the home of his parents, John A. and Esther Gray in 
Jackson township, took place at 1:30 o'clock last Friday 
afternoon and was probably the largest ever held in that 
section, more than 80 carriages being in the procession.  A 
large number of relatives and friends of the family from a 
distance were present, among them being Andrew Gray of 
Pittsburg, a retired Pennsylvania engineer; Mrs. Andrew 
Gray, Miss Ellen Jacoby and John Plender, all of Pittsburg; 
and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Gray of Indiana.  Others from 
Ebensburg, South Altoona and Johnstown also attended. Among 
the many floral offerings was a wreath presented by his 
people of the Nant-y-Glo public schools, the music was 
furnished by a quartet consisting of District Attorney 
Leech, Attorney Bert Davis, the Rev. Mr. Sigman and 
druggist Tibbott of Ebensburg.  The services were conducted 
by the Rev. J. S. Bowman of the Berlin Progressive Brethren 
church who was assisted by the Rev. Stephen Hildebrand.  
The pallbearers were from the Patriotic Order Sons of 
America of which the deceased was a member.  About 50 
members of the order were in attendance and the services at 
the grave were under the auspices of that organization.  
Interment was in Munday's cemetery.