Newspapers: Indiana County Gazette (July 20, 1892), Indiana Co., PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Abby Bowman, mailto:abbybowman@comcast.net . USGENWEB NOTICE: Printing of this file by non-commercial libraries and individuals is encouraged, as long as all notices and submitter information is included. Any other use, including copying files to other sites requires permission from the submitters PRIOR to uploading to any other sites. We encourage links to state and county tables of contents. Indiana County Gazette, Indiana PA, July 20, 1892 MARRIED On Thursday, July 7, 1892, by James Fenton, Esq., Mr. W. J. CAIN and Miss Ella M. ALTERS, both of Derry, Westmoreland County. In Indiana, July 18, 1892, by Rev. A. C. Chronfeld(?), Mr. Phil T. APPLE and Miss Emily WHEELER, both of Indiana. DEATHS Miss Belle MAXWELL, whose illness was mentioned a short time ago, died at her home on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. MCCURDY died Wednesday morning of consumption. The remains were taken to Plumcreek for interment. John, a young son of Mr. and Mrs. Will REED, of Brownstown, died last Thursday afternoon. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Dr. J. K. LIVINGSTONE, a prominent Huntingdon county physician, committed suicide by shooting himself last Monday. Thusday evening A. W. BACON, of Calumet, Pa., was instantly killed at Greensburg. While attempting to board the Uniontown accommodation he was thrown under the wheels. John PILSON, a pioneer citizen of White township, died at his home on Saturday at 5 o'clock a.m. He was an earnest and untiring worker in the Presbyterian church which he attended regularly as long as his years and health permitted. He was also a staunch Republican. The PILSON family was among the earliest settlers, and the subject of this notice spent his long life on the farm where he died. His age was 88 years, 7 months, and 7 days. He was unmarried, and for half a century or more lived with his unmarried sisters, Nancy and Mary. Nancy is still living. Mary died in 1884. Mr. PILSON was a well-informed man, and by hard work had gained a comfortable property. He retained all of his faculties well in spite of his great age. Last August he was overcome by the heat, and he had not been able to leave the house since. The funeral on Monday afternoon was largely attended and a great number of persons followed the remains to their last resting place in Oakland cemetery. James MCMURRAY died of consumption at Marion Center, July 16, at the age of 72 years, 9 months, and 28 days. He came with his father's family from Lycoming county when a mere boy and settled at New Washington, Clearfield county. Subsequently he lived at Burnside where he was favorably and generally known as a business man. He was the father of several children, who, along with his beloved wife, with the exception of his only child Mrs. Horace J. THOMPSON, all died of consumption. About a year ago he made his home with his daughter who, with her family, bestowed upon him in his declining days all that love and wealth could give. His funeral on Monday was largely attended. At the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. H. J. THOMPSON, services were held, conducted by Rev. H. J. Altsman, of the M. E. church, assisted by Rev. A. T. Bell, of the Presbyterian church, of Kellysburg. The interment was made in the family lot at Burnside. Mrs. Amanda J. STILLMAN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel SIDES, was born in Indiana county, May 23, 1862, and died at Osage, Ia., June 19, 1892, aged 30 years and 27 days. She married George W. STILLMAN in 1879 and was left a widow about two years ago. For several years she had been in poor health from lung trouble, but she was always cheerful and hopeful even to the very last. As long as possible she continued an earnest worker in the M. E. church, with which she united when 11 years of age. She leaves three little boys aged 8, 10, and 12, who are now orphans indeed. At her request her mother will probably keep them, and she will give them a mother's loving care. Mike CERAMETE, an infant son of Peter CERAMETE, of Graceton, died early Monday morning of diphtheria. The remains were brought to Indiana yesterday and interred in the Catholic cemetery. Ora C. LOWRY, daughter of Mrs. Sophia LOWRY, of West Indiana, died on July 15, of consumption, at the age of 25 years. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock. John LUTMAN, an aged citizen who had been an invalid for some time, died on Wednesday last at the home of his son George in Cookport. John RADER, an aged citizen, died near Marchand on Friday, July 15. He was 88 years, 5 months, and 6 days old. The committe appointed by Indiana Conclave, 180, Improved Order of Heptasophs, to draft resolutions on the death of Brother John A. BELL, submit the following minutes: Brother John A. BELL was a native of this place, the oldest son of Wm. R. and Martha BELL. He was born Dec. 20, 1848. At an early age he entered the service of the P. R. R. Co. and remained in its employ until the time of his death. A little over a year ago he was appointed agent at Harmerville, an important station on the West Penn R. R., and was serving in that capacity at the time of his death. He was an honorable, upright and useful citizen, a true friend, a kind and affectionate husband and father, a useful member of this Conclave and an earnest advocate of the principles of our order. He leaves a devoted wife and six children to mourn his sudden death, who will now receive by his forethought and wisdom, the benefits derived from his connection with this and a number of other beneficial societies of which he was a membor. To his bereaved wife and children, we tender our sincere sympathy, and join with his aged father and many friends in sorrow over his early and sudden death. The committee recommend that the charter of the Conclave be draped in mourning in memory of our dead brother for thirty days, and that a copy of these minutes be sent to the family of the deceased, and given our county papers for publication, also that they be spread upon the minutes of this Conclave. MISCELLANEOUS The wife of Rev. Mr. CROUSE, of Harrisburg, is visiting her father, Rev. Mr. LEFEVER. Miss ROBINSON, of Allegheny, is visiting her brother Rev. George ROBINSON, pastor of the U. P. church. Miss Jennie BARRETT, of Allegheny, is spending her vacation with her brother Walter at Eugene BARRETT's. Miss Clara ELKIN is home from Hyland piano school for her vacation. She is accompanied by her cousin, Belle SHAFER, of Wilkinsburg. Quite a number from this place attended the funeral of George GREAVES, of Marion Center, who was killed by the boiler explosion at Langville, Jefferson county, last week. Mr. GREAVES formerly resided here. Mr. Franklin HOLSOPPLE visited his aunt, Caroline FYOCK, last week. He has been at college at Huntingdon, Pa. Miss CARPENTER, of Atwood, is visiting her sister Mrs. Dr. C. E. JOHNSTON. James MABON lately received a voucher for $176.74 and a pension of $8 per month. George STEVENS, of Dilltown, also received a pension at the same time. Mrs. CARROLL is visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. G. WALKER. Miss Gertrude PLAGETT, of Allegheny, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. B. M. KINKAID, Campbell street. Miss Jean SHANKEL, of Kittanning, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Charles LEMMON, of Sixth street.