Newspapers: Indiana Weekly Messenber (April 1903), 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 Messenger, April 8, 1903 DEATHS FOUND DEAD IN BED Nelson WIMER, of Cherryhill Township, Suddenly Called Nelson WIMER, of Cherryhill township, aged about 45 years, was found dead in his bed Saturday morning. The news of his sudden demise caused a great shock to his many friends in that section, especially, as he had apparently been in the best of health the day and evening previous. He had spent Friday plowing and in the evening went to Dunwiddie's store where he stayed until an unusually late hour for him. He seemed in very good spirits when he departed for his home. He spoke cheerfully to his family and did not complain of his condition other than saying that he was very tired. Mrs. WIMER attempted to awaken him about six o'clock in the morning, but found it impossible and sent for Dr. Stephens, who said that he had been dead for some time. Heart failure was the cause assigned. Mr. WIMER is survived by his wife, five children, his father and two brothers. His father, Michael WIMER, lives with his brother, Harry, about two miles west of Indiana. His brother, Benton, lives in Blairsville. Funeral services were held Monday morning at nine o'clock. ----------- MRS. A. B. ALFORD (From the Sterling (Neb.) Record, April 2) Amanda M. SHIELDS was born September 18, 1825, at Indiana, Indiana county, Pennsylvania, and married A. B. ALFORD October 4, 1843. She was the last of a family of fifteen children, eight girls and seven boys, her last brother, William SHIELDS, preceded her to the other shore two months ago. She had been preparing for this journey for some time and anticipated its coming, saying, "Lord, come and take me home; I am so tired, I want to sleep." About the last were, "Oh, please Lord, come and give me rest." She joined the Presbyterian church when but 18 years of age and was one of the charter members of that church in Sterling. She and her aged companion of 88 years lived a happy life together for almost 60 years. She was always a dear mother to her children, Mrs. Dr. MILLEN, of Clay Center, Kansas; Mrs. M. H. MCAULIFFE, of this place, who were with her to the end, and Mrs. W. J. BAKER, of Hood River, Oregon, who was unable to come. ----------- MRS. SAMUEL CRAIG Mrs. Samuel CRAIG died of pneumonia Thursday evening at her home near Chambersville, aged thirty years, two months and four days. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel FLEMING. Mrs. FLEMING is survived by her husband and two children, Lillian and Floyd, and these brothers and sisters: Inez, Clarion county; Ed., Wilkinsburg; John, McKeesport; Harvey, Cherrytree; Mrs. Wilhelm, near Chambersville; Archie and Clara, at home. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon by Rev. John M. Axe. Interment at Grove Chapel. --------- MISS MARY J. CUTTS Miss Mary Jane CUTTS passed away Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at her home in White township, after a long illness with cancer of the stomach, in the 76th year of her age. Miss CUTTS had lived alone on her farm almost her entire life and is survived by one brother, Edward CUTTS, of Ohio. She was a member of the Lutheran church. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock by Rev. Lewis Hay. Interment in Greenwood. ---------- MRS. JACOB HENRY Mrs. Jacob HENRY (nee STAHL) died at her home near Penn Run Sunday evening at six o'clock, aged about 39 years. She is survived by her husband and ten of children, among them a baby 19 days of age. Among the surviving sisters are Mrs. Charles ADAMS and Mrs. Mabrey GOLDEN. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at nine o'clock at her late home. Interment at 10 o'clock in the Manor graveyard, near Penn Run. -------- WILLIAM BRANDON William, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. BRANDON, of Homer City, died of typhoid fever Friday afternoon at the home of his parents, aged 29 years. Mr. BRANDON had been associated in the livery business at Coral with D. H. FITZHANTS and his illness had been of short duration. He was unmarried. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon by Rev. James W. Shaffer. Interment at Homer City. ------- JOHN L. GIVEN John L. GIVEN, aged 83 years, died Wednesday at his home in South Bend, Indiana. Mr. GIVEN was born in Westmoreland county and was a printer in Blairsville during the existence of the Pennsylvania canal. He served in the Mexican war and was specially rewarded for conspicuous bravery. ------ AN INFANT An infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob PUTT died Wednesday evening at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James DICKIE, aged three months. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at two o'clock by Rev. F. S. Crawford. Interment in Oakland cemetery. ------- ENGINEER'S FEARFUL FATE Lay Under Wreck of His Engine for Over an Hour, and Died Monday From the Effects. David BLAKELY, an engineer on the low grade division of the Allegheny Valley railroad, died Monday morning at his home in Dubois, aged 54 years, from the effects of fearful injuries sustained in a wreck just one week before. Mr. BLAKELY was born near West Lebanon and was a brother-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Albert WAGLE, of Indiana. He had been working on the Allegheny Valley with headquarters at Dubois for 28 years, previous to which he resided at Blairsville. March 30th at 10 o'clock p.m. he had just rounded a curve this side of Reynoldsville, where he struck an engine under nobody's charge which was partly on and partly off the main track. The fearful impact almost wrecked Engineer BLAKELY's engine, hurled the fireman through the cab, and the engineer under the wreckage, where he remained for an hour and forty minutes. He was conscious all the time and in terrible pain from the scalding water and steam; an eye was almost torn from its socket and one arm was broken. With great presence of mind he managed to wrap a coat about his head. When rescued finally he was discovered to be internally wounded, and though indications were at first for his recovery he later relapsed. The fireman was not seriously injured. How the engine which caused the fearful accident came to be where it was is a mystery not explained. It is thought that the throttle may have been left turned on slightly after being wiped in the round house and afterward started of its own accord. Mr. BLAKELY is survived by his wife and ten children, two married and eight at home. He was insured for $3,000 in the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and is said to have carried other insurance. He was one of the most respected men in his community and calling. Mr. and Mrs. WAGLE were at Dubois from Wednesday until Saturday and returned Monday evening to attend the funeral. --------- MARRIAGES This evening at eight o'clock in the presence of a few friends and relatives, Rev. Dr. F. S. Crawford will united in marriage at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Mary J. WILSON, John C. WATSON and Mary E. WILSON, both of Indiana. The bride is well known in church and social circles and the groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. WATSON, foreman in the office of the Indiana Times. The couple will live in a part of the Wilson residence on church street. The Rev. John M. Axe on Thursday united in marriage Harry A. EDWARDS, of Tanoma, and Miss Dillie RAY, of Gilpin. The groom is well known in Indiana and is a rising young citizen. The bride is a daughter of the late George RAY and is a prominent and accomplished lady. A reception was given Friday at the groom's home and they will locate on his farm where a new house is building. They received a number of handsome presents. Rev. C. W. TEASDALE, of Newtown, Pa., pastor of the Baptist church of that city, and Miss E. Pearl HUDSON, of Ambrose, were married Tuesday afternoon, April 7th, by Rev. A. J. Furman, at the residence of the officiating minister. James M. KUNKLE, of Homer City, and Miss Winifred LALLY, of Graceton, were married at Indiana April 2d by M. B. Kline, Esq. Thomas M. ANDERSON, of Spruce, and Rosie MCDONNELL, of Grant, were married April 2d at Cresson, Pa., by F. J. Burgoon, Esq. On April 1st Rev. William J. Sproull united in marriage at Penn Run, Albert F. ROSER, of Pineton, and Reba D. SINGER, of Penn Run. A. Wallace DUNCAN, of Livermore, and M. Dessie HENDERSON, of Eldersridge, were married at the latter place April 2d by Rev. E. L. Ralston. Hugh S. CARROLL, of Cowanshannock township, Armstrong county and Miss Mary M. MCELWEE, of Plumville, were married at the latter town April 2d by Rev. Edwin P. Foresman. Taylor RANKIN, of White Springs, Montana, and Miss Jennie MCCREIGHT, of Elderton, were united in marriage at Indiana April 2d by Rev. R. B. Carroll. April 2d Rev. Lewis Hay married John A. SMAIL, of Indiana, and Laura S. GRAHAM, of Saltsburg. MISCELLANEOUS Mrs. HAY, wife of Rev. Lewis HAY, is visiting her mother at Allegheny. Mrs. Bradley DAVIDSON, nee MAMEPORTER, formerly of Indiana, now of Washington, D.C., is visiting Miss Fannie NIXON. Dr. and Mrs. J. C. WELCH, of Belleview, near Pittsburg, were the guests Sunday of the former's brother, Rev. J. M. WELSH. Frank GAIBLE spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. GAIBLE, and his brother Ed., whose condition is now considered hopeless. Mrs. Margaret PARK left Monday evening for Livermore, where her son, Alex. PARK, is ill with tuberculosis. His recovery is considered improbable. Miss Mary C. ALLISON arrived home Thursday from an extended visit with her brothers, Prof. J. L. and Dr. R. W. ALLISON, of Wilkinsburg, and sister, Mrs. Henry TURK, of Parker. Mrs. PROTHERO and Mrs. LOOMIS, of Blairsville, daughters of the late William SCOTT, of Indiana, and Rev. Mr. KNAPP, of the same place, were recently the guests of Mrs. Phoebe NIXON. Mrs. NIXON also expects to have the Rev. H. M. G. HUFF, of Philadelphia, formerly a Johnstown rector, as a guest this week. Rev. Mr. HUFF is remembered in Indiana, where he has often officiated.