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EBENSBURG, PA 1891 Friday, 9 Jan 1891 Louis, the four-year-old son of William W. and Sophia Luther, of Carroll township, died on Tuesday last from pneumonia. His remains were interred at St. Benedict's cemetery at Carrolltown on Thursday. Friday, 24 Jan 1891 Mrs. Margaret McGuire died at her home in Loretto on Tuesday of last week in her eighty-ninth year. She was born in Lancaster county October 12, 1872, (sic) and spent the early part of her life there. When quite young she married Michael McGuire, one of the first settlers in Cambria county, and moved with him to Allegheny township, where they lived till the death of Mr. McGuire in 1878. Then she bought a property in Loretto, where she passed the remainder of her days. Friday, 27 Feb 1891 Augustine Luther, son of the late John W. Luther, of Carroll township, and a brother of Michael and Edward Luther, of this place, was drowned in the Conemaugh river between Coopersdale and Morrellville on Friday last, about eleven o'clock in the forenoon. Young Luther, who was a blacksmith by trade, was working for Messrs. J.A. & H.A. Shoemaker, who have the contract for building the abutments for the new bridge in the course of erection between the two places. On the morning of the fatal accident he and Albert Farabaugh had crossed the river in a skiff for the purpose of tightening some guy-ropes. They had crossed the river and were returning, working their way over by pulling on the rope instead of using oars, and when about mid-stream they dipped the boat, which began filling with water, and both men sprang out. Farabaugh got hold of the boat and succeeded in working his way out, but Luther, who could not swim, sank at once and was seen no more. All day on Friday and Saturday searching parties were engaged in looking for the body but were unsuccessful, and up to the present time it has not been found. The young man, who was well known in Ebensburg where he had worked for some time previous to his going to Johnstown, was about 19 years of age, and was highly respected and esteemed by all who knew him. Friday, 27 Mar 1891 Mrs. Harriet Little died at Derry on Saturday at the residence of her son-in-law, Albert Skelly, with whom she had been making her home. Deceased was the wife of Thomas Little, a veteran of the late war. She was about fifty-five years of age and leaves two daughters, Mrs. P. McDonnell, of Portage, and Mrs. Skelly, of Derry. The remains were taken to Wilmore on Saturday for interment. Friday, 15 May 1891 Edwin Oscar, a one-year-old son of Mr. Celestine Farabaugh, of Carrolltown, died on Monday night. Mr. Andrew Westrich, a well-known citizen of Carroll township, was kicked in the stomach by a vicious horse on Monday and was so severely injured that he died about 7 o'clock the following morning. Mr. Westrich was about 45 years of age and leave to survive him seven orphan children. Mrs. Westrich having preceded him to the tomb about 4 years ago. The funeral took place on Thursday morning, interment being made in St. Benedict's cemetery, Carrolltown. Friday, 22 May 1891 EGER--Died at her home in Carroll township on Friday, May 15th, 1891, Mrs. Catharine Eger, aged 67 years. The deceased was born in France on the 3d day of May, 1824, and came to this country at the age of fifteen. On the 5th day of May, 1843, she was united in marriage to Mr. Thomas Eger, a well-known and respected citizen of Carroll township, whose death occurred on the 24th of February last. She leaves to survive her ten children--four sons, John Eger, of Barr townshp; Andrew, who resides in Colorado, and Henry and Edward, of Carroll township; and six daughters, Mary, widow of Peter Dumm; Theresa, wife of Henry Hopple, of Barr township; Anastasia, wife of Albert McCanse, of Houtzdale, Pa.; Catharine, wife of Frank Krug, of Ebensburg; Lena, wife of George Arble, of Altoona, and Emma, wife of Harry Luther, of Nicktown. She was a woman of many virtues and performed all the duties of this life with the end in view of serving her Creator and earning a blessed hereafter. May she rest in peace. Friday, 17 Jul 1891 Mrs. Peter Huber, died at her home in Carroll township, on Sunday, the 5th instant, aged 70 years. Mrs. Huber was born in Lycoming county, March 14th, 1821, and was married June 30th, 1840. Last year the deceased, with her husband, celebrated her golden wedding in the presence of a large circle of relatives and friends. Her death is mourned by a bereaved husband who was her companion for fifty-one years, and ten children, Thomas, who is at present Stward (sic) of the Almshouse; James, Simon, Joseph, Rev. Vincent, O.S.B., Edward, Peter, Mrs. William Dishart, Sister Teresa, O.S.B., of Allegheny, and Sister Irmina, O.S.B., of Carrolltown. Friday, 28 Aug 1891 Mrs. Regina Sherry, relict of Peter Sherry, of Carroll township, died at the residence of John Buck on Thursday August 20th, 1891, aged 88 years. The deceased leaves to survive her two sons, John and Jacob, of Allegheny township, and two daughters, Mrs. Paul Strittmatters, of Carroll township, and Mrs. John Buck, of Carrolltown. The interment took place in St. Benedict's cemetery at Carrolltown on last Saturday morning. Friday, 11 Sep 1891 Adam Lulay, an old resident of Susquehanna township, died on Thursday of last week aged about 76 years. The dedication of the new Catholic Chapel at Loretto, built in commemoration of Rev. Demetrius A. Gallitzin, the pioneer priest of the Alleghenies, will take place on Sunday next. The administration of the Sacrament of confirmation by Rt. Rev. Bishop Phelan, will also take place on the same day. -John F. Beiter and Annie McNally, Portage -W.J. Waltz, Ebensburg, and Jessie Letts, Carrolltown -William A. Lumadue and Catharine V. McGuire, Clearfield township -A.J. Miller, Ramey, Clearfield County, Pa., and Catharine Bowman, Reade township WALTZ-LETTS--Married at Carrolltown on Sunday, September 6th, by Rev. Father Wilford, O.S.B., Mr. William Waltz, of Ebensburg, and Miss Jessie Letts, of Carrolltown. Friday, 18 Sep 1891 Maud, a three-year-old daughter of Mr. John Tibbott, of this place, died on Monday, September 14th. Mrs. George Krise, of White township, died at her home in that township on Friday last aged about 60 years. Mr. Oscar Binder, one of Carrolltown's most worthy young men, died in that place on Monday last, aged about 24 years. A telegraph message received by Mr. J. B. Wilber on Saturday last informed him that his father, a resident of Maine, had died that day. Mr. Ossie Wilkinson and bride returned home on Tuesday evening and will go to housekeeping on Julian street in the house recently purchased by Mr. Wilkinson from Mr. Albert Apel. Elmer Bruner, who is in jail awaiting trial for the murder of Samuel Reese, is in bad health, being subject to epileptic fits. The fits are a daily occurrence and each one leaves him physically weaker. Mr. Will Ludwig took his departure from this place to Kane, Pa., on Thursday morning. It is Mr. Ludwig's intention to accept a position as shipping clerk in a glass works at that place. Success attend him. -P.A. Behe, Washington township, and Ella M. Cassidy, Munster township -Thomas J. Gettings, Clearfield township, and Winnie Gates, White township Friday, 25 Sep 1891 -Joseph Pringle, Conemaugh, and Annie E. Humphreys, Cambria township -William John Dunn and Catharine Bender, Washington township -Samuel M. Stiffler, Blair county, Pa., and Florence M. Johns, Cambria county -William E. Pringle and Bertha Launtz, Conemaugh -Harry W. Dunmire and Minnie S. Poling, South Fork -J. C. McCloskey and Mary Kelly, Gallitzin Barney McGee, an engineer on one of the the (sic) Cambria Iron Company's engines, was fatally scalded on Friday last. He was called near one of the large derricks, when unawares, a stream of scalding water burst from one of the pipes in the works, striking McGee on the back and shoulders. The unfortunate man was thrown to the ground and before he could be carried away out of the reach of the stream he was horribly burned about the arms and body, the flesh being cooked to the bone in many places. He was taken to the Cambria hospital where he lingered in great agony until 6 o'clock on Tuesday evening when death put an end to his sufferings. Friday, 2 Oct 1891 Francis McCoy, a prominent and well known business man of Hollidaysburg, died at his home in that place on Monday in the 74th year of his age. Friday, 9 Oct 1891 Mr. Ernest Apel and wife, of Colorado, are visiting relatives and friends in Ebensburg and Cambria township. George Hughes, of Ninevah, was overcome by gas in a well on Friday and died before he could be taken out. He leaves a wife and family. Mr. James Kirkpatrick, of Carroll township, who for some time has been seriously ill with typhoid fever, is said to be on a fair road to recovery. Mr. David Price, of this place, had twenty-one sheep killed by dogs last week at his farm in Cambria township, about three miles east of town. The mother of ex-Sheriff Joseph A. Gray, of Carrolltown, died at her home in Susquehanna township on Saturday last, aged about seventy years. Frank Sutton, of Cresson, was badly shaken and scratched one day last week in trying to jump on a moving train. Frank ought to take warning and quit the practice. Friday, 23 Oct 1891 James Walters was killed at Lamont, Westmoreland county, Sunday night by being cut in two by an engine. Thomas M. Rager, an old resident of Jackson township, died on Monday, October 12th, aged sixty-four years. Mr. George Huntley, of this place, wears the belt for this season as the champion shot. On Friday last he brought down two wild turkeys with one shot. District Attorney Francis Joseph O'Connor and Miss Margaret Bailey will be married in St. John's Catholic church at Johnstown at 10:30 o'clock on Wednesday morning, October 28th. Brother Andrew Binder, of St. Vincent's abbey, died there last week at the advanced age of 78 years and 10 months. The deceased was a native of Bavaria and was one of the original band of the Benedictine Brotherhood that founded St. Vincent's. He was greatly beloved and respected at that institution. The dwelling house of Edward J. Hartnet, in Fourteenth ward, Johnstown, caught fire on Sunday night from an oveheated flue, and before the arrival of the firemen, the flames had made such progress that the building was destroyed. A large amount of the furniture was carried out and saved by the neighbors. The loss is estimated at $1,000, on which there was no insurance. Mrs. John Shepherd was fatally burned while making apple butter on Wednesday of last week at her home in Burnside, Clearfield county. Before assistance arrived the clothes were almost burned off her, causing her death next day. Her brother-in-law, W. Shepherd, and wife were severely burned trying to save her. Mr. Celestine Farabaugh, the Carrolltown brewer, along with other improvements added to his establishment, is at present putting in an engine for the purpose of furnishing the power. The great demand for the beer made at his brewery is on the increase and necessitates the running of the establishment to its utmost capacity. Rev. Father James Donovan, pastor of the Catholic congregation at Huntingdon, Pa., died in that place on Friday last, aged about 36 years. The deceased was born in Cork, Ireland, came to this country about five years ago and was ordained as a priest by Rt. Rev. Bishop Phelan in Pittsburg. For a time he was assigned to St. Peter's Cathedral, afterwards was stationed at McKeesport, Pa., and in may last was stationed at Huntingdon. He was a cousin of Rev. Father Deasy, of Ebensburg. Mrs. Ann Noonan died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. David Watt, in Altoona, on Sunday last. The deceased was a daughter of the late Peter Kaylor, whose home was at Kaylor's station, on the Ebensburg & Cresson branch, and was born on the 23rd of April, 1818, her aged being 73 years, five months and twenty-five days. She is survived by two sons, Dr. J. B. Noonan, of Chest Springs, and J. J. Noonan, of Altoona; and four daughters, Mrs. David Watt and Miss Agnes Noonan, of Altoona; Mrs. C. A. O'Brien, of Columbus, Ohio, and Mrs. John Sutton, of Chest Springs. -S. J. Buck and Ellie Brice, Cresson -John G. McCloskey, Tunnelhill, and Mary A. McAnulty, Number Six Friday, 30 Oct 1891 Gertrude, a child of Mr. Frank Cassidy, formerly of this place, died in Altoona on Monday last, of malarial fever aged one year and six months. Conductor William Pringle, of Conemaugh, was hurt at Cresson, on Friday night, by the breaking of a rope while assisting to clear the track of the wreckage mentioned in another item. He was working with a block and tackle when the rope broke, striking him on the hop and side injuring him severely. He was taken to his home at Conemaugh. Mr. Gilbert Kirkpatrick, a promising young man of Carroll township, died on Saturday, October 24th, from typhoid fever in the twenty-first year of his age. His father, Mr. James Kirkpatrick, has been lying very low with the same disease, but we understand his condition has lately assumed a more favorable aspect, and hopes are now had that he will recover. -Peter Kaylor, Allegheny township, and Veronica Itel, Munster township -William Bender, Lilly, and Catherine E. Boley, Allegheny townshp -Benjamin Yahner, Hastings, and Annie Kibler, St. Boniface Friday, 6 Nov 1891 Mrs. Mary Ann Kirkpatrick, wife of Joseph Kirkpatrick, of Elder township, died on Tuesday of last week, aged about fifty years. -James McCann, Lily and Ella M. Boylan, Cresson Friday, 20 Nov 1891 Della Stiffey, a fourteen year of daughter of Israel Stiffey, of Bolivar, Westmoreland county, was struck by Fast Line on Tuesday night, at Lockport, and instantly killed. On Wednesday Mr. J. D. Parrish, of West ward, received notice of his appointment by the Governor as a justice of the peace, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of H. Kinkead, Esq. Mrs. Addie Durbin, wife of Mr. Joseph Durbin, of Fallen Timber, died on Tuesday of last week, aged about 49 years. The remains of the deceased were buried in Loretto on Thursday of last week. Mrs. Glass, widow of the late John Glass, of Susquehanna township, died on Saturday last aged about 80 years. Her remains were interred in the old cemetery at St. Joseph's church in Carroll township, on Monday. Friday, 18 Dec 1891 The deceased was born in France in the autumn of 1832 and was the youngest son of the pioneer Joseph Kirsch, who came to this country in 1832 when the deceased was about three months old, and settled on the old homestead in January, 1833. At the age of about seven years he lost his speech by sickness and never spoke again. Mr. Kirsch was married to Miss Catharine Schank, who, with three sons and three daughters, are left to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate husband and loving father. May his soul rest in peace.
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