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MAPLETON  John Jamison.  ITEM obit.
" John Jamison proprietor of the Iron Springs hotel at Saltillo, died Tuesday morning 
of last week of heart disease.  He was aged 69 years.  Mr. Jamison was born near Spring 
Mills, Centre County, whence he moved to Spruce Creek where he lived until 1875.  He moved 
from there to the Miller farm in Clay Township.  He was a successful farmer but on account 
of his health he retired from the farm in 1890 and moved to Saltillo, taking charge of the 
La Palace hotel.  Later he purchase the 'Squire McVitty homestead, built an addition thereto 
and opened the Iron Springs hotel which he conducted until the time of his death.  He kept 
a well-conducted house.  He was twice married, his surviving wife having been Miss Catherine 
Carter whom he married in 1865.  Thirteen children also survive him, ten of whom are married 
and living at Saltillo, Mount Union and Spruce Creek.

Mr. Jamison was a Christian gentleman, having been a consistent member of the Baptist church 
for over fifty years.  He lived according to his profession and was honored by his neighbors 
and acquaintances.  The remains were interred at Saltillo last Thursday, the services being 
conducted by Rev. J. L. Plush.  The ITEM extends sympathy to the bereaved friends - 11/13/1895"