OBIT: Richard NEWMAN, 1932, Salisbury, Somerset County, PA

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RICHARD NEWMAN

  Richard Newman, eldest son of the late William and Margaret Blocher Newman, 
died at his home in Salisbury, Feb. 10, 1932, at about 3:45 p.m., aged two days 
less than 71 years.  Although he had been afflicted with heart and kidney 
trouble, and confined to his home much of the time since some time last summer, 
his death was not expected by his devoted and faithful wife at the time it came.  
Mr. Newman was not bedfast, and was able to be up and about the house most of 
the time, and at intervals could get out for short periods.  At times he 
realized that his condition was serious; but he bore his afflictions bravely, 
had no fear of death, and most of the time was hopeful of recovery.  Only a 
short time before the end of his earthly pilgrimage came, he and Mrs. Newman had 
some visitors and there was nothing to indicate that his life was so near to its 
close.  However, it was only a short time after the visitors had left the house, 
that he was accompanied to another room by Mrs. Newman, and soon thereafter, 
while sitting in a chair, expired.
  When it became known throughout the community that he had died, expressions of 
sorrow were heard on all sides, for there were few men better known or more 
universally liked in this community than genial, warm-hearted "Dick" Newman.  No 
higher tribute can be paid him than to say that he was an honest, kind-hearted 
man, and one of Salisbury's very best citizens.
  He was born in Garrett County, Md., about three miles south of Salisbury, and 
grew to manhood on the farm where he was born.  All of his useful life was spent 
within a radius of three or four miles of his birthplace.
  He assisted his father on the farm until he reached man's estate, and soon 
thereafter he embarked in the sawmilling and lumber business, which he followed 
successfully during the remainder of his life.  When he reached man's estate, 
his capital consisted almost entirely of a good name, a strong, vigorous body, 
industrious habits and an alert mind.  That, indeed, is a capital upon which any 
man can achieve success in life, and leave the world the better for his having 
lived in it, even though he may not amass a great fortune.  In Mr. Newman's 
case, he not only left a good example in many ways for others to profit by, but 
he also, by his commendable thrift and industry, amassed a goodly supply of this 
world's goods.  He was not only a hard worker, but was also a good businessman, 
and as an employer of men, he was always liked by those who worked for him, and 
was never more happy than when working with them.
  In addition to being a valuable man to the community in the matter of helping 
to furnish employment to others, he also for a number of years served his fellow 
citizens to the best of his ability as a member of the Salisbury Town Council, 
and could always be counted on to do what he could for the town's welfare, or 
help in any worthy cause.  For many years he was also a stockholder of the First 
National Bank of Salisbury, and was a man whose advice in business matters was 
often sought.
  Mr. Newman was twice married.  First on May 22, 1887, to Amanda Glotfelty, a 
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Israel Glotfelty, of Garrett County, Md.  The 
first wife died on June 26, 1914.  By his first wife he had children as follows:  
Harvey Earl, a prosperous merchant conducting a general store and feed business 
at West Salisbury; Lela Maud, wife of Irvin J. Maust, of Elk Lick Township; Ira 
Glenn, who died of disease in France, while serving his country in the World 
War; Mary Margaret, a nurse who spends most of her time at Bellevue, Pa.; Homer 
May, who met death accidentally while trucking lumber several years ago.
  Mr. Newman's second wife was Miss Minerva Murray, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
Frank Murray of Greenville Township.  By his second wife he had one child, Harry 
H., who, with his mother, is among those left to mourn the death of as good a 
husband and father as ever resided in Salisbury.  Mr. Newman lived very happily 
with both of his wives, as well he might, as both of them were real homemakers 
and worthy companions for a man of his kind and friendly disposition.
  The funeral was held in St. John's Reformed Church, of which Mr. Newman was a 
faithful member from his early childhood.  It was one of the most largely 
attended funerals held in Salisbury in many years.  The service was conducted by 
his pastor, Rev. A. M. Wright, and Rev. S. D. Sigler, pastor of St. John's 
Lutheran Church.  The latter, during the last five years, was one of Mr. 
Newman's neighbors, and paid him a high tribute as a neighbor and citizen during 
the course of his remarks.
  The burial arrangement was in charge of Funeral Director W. C. Price, of 
Meyersdale.  Officers and directors of the First National Bank of Salisbury 
acted as pallbearers.  The floral tributes were many and very beautiful.  As a 
mark of respect for the deceased, some of the town's leading business places 
were closed during the funeral.  Interment was made in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.
  In addition to his second wife and the children who survive, Mr. Newman is 
also survived by four grandchildren, two brothers, Nevin and Elijah Newman, of 
Salisbury, and by one sister, Mrs. William Lowry, of Elk Lick Township.

Meyersdale Republican, February 18, 1932