The New York herald., 1874-10-02
OBITUARY.

Joseph Glenn, OF the Cincinnati Gazette.
Joseph Glenn one OF the proprietors OF the Gin
cinnasi Gazette, died in Cincinnati on the 2sth OF
September in the forty-eightn year OF his age. He
was the eldest son OF William Glenn, OF Cncin-
natl and was born in Dearborn county, Indiana,
october 2S, 1926. He graduated at the Indiana
Asbury University in 1s46 and subsequently visited
Europe. After his graduation he became one OF
the founders OF the extensive house OF William
Glenn Sons OF Cincinnati. journalistic pursuits
were more congenial TO him, however. and in 1855
he invested In the stock OF the Cincinnati Gazette
Company retaining his connec ton until his DEATH
He made three trips 10 Europe and travelled ex-
tensivey in various parts or the United States
forming valued acquain tances wherever he went.
He was married year or more ago to Miss Emma
Edith Cogswel, OF Nova Scotia, who survives him.
Joseph Pomeroy.
Joseph Pomeroy who died few days since at
his residence, at Academia, Juniata county Pa,
was born near Roxbury, Franklin county, Octo-
Der Is, 1894, at which place three generations OF
his ancestors had preceded him, his great grand
fatner having located in Lurgan township soon
after the year $780, among the first white settlers
OF Cumberland Valley At an early age he entered
pensburg. and after remaining several years with
him he went to Concord In 1926, to take charge Of
store which he conducted successfully for
William K, who lives at Concord, entered
INTO the mercantile business together.
erection oil an extensive tannery at Concord,
when his brother and nephew became partners
win him, and continued the business together for
several years. In ls40 ne was elected to the Leg
islature from Franklin county; but failed, with
his ticket. In 1s41. He the republican candi-
date lor Congress 1856 in this district, composed
OF Adams Franklin, Fulton, Bedford and Junlata
counties In 1861 he was elected Associate Judge
OF Juntaa county, being the only republican on
years.
Rev. Nathan e. Willis and Mrs. Willis.
The Boston GLOBE of the 1st inst. reports the
death OF the above-named divine in the following
terms:-"rnis town was startled on the oath ult.
by telegram Eom Selma Ala. announcing the
death Of the Rev. Nathan E. Willis, OF N.
Willis, OF tnls place, and the probable fatal injury
nf his wife, daughter OF Mr. L. W. Hayden, by
railroad disaster. lhe father OF Mrs. Wills at
started for the scene OF the disaster with little
hope oi hndlng his daughter living. This fear
proved Wen rounded, as on Monday telegram
Drought the announcement Of her death, which
occurred on oaturua! evening, before any near
friend could reach her to soothe the pain of her
last moments Accompsned by his vie and son
the 21st, for Marion, Aa., where he had Tor
two years been engaged in teaching the
freedmen and preaching under the auspices
OF the American MISSIONARY Association. His sue
cess in tnls field OF labor has Deen noticed IN the
reports that have been published the past year. and
his vigorous health and earnest interest in behalf
ol this downtrodden race gave promise OF still
greater usefulness IN the future. This melancholy
event touches deeply not only the amIlies I'M
medlately connected, but the entire community,
hood have been most highly regarded lor those
qualities OF mind and heart that SO dtted them for
the station they occupied. The delicate health OF
MRS. Willis was the occasion OF the resgnation OF
the situation her husband had occupied In the
Boston English High School two years SINCE They
had sought the more genial climate Of the South
4 on her account The news OF this sad calamity
will carry grief to many lowly cabin where in
kipita ion OF their Master they had earnestly
ADMINISTERED the consultations OF the Gospel. Mr..
.GIlhs graduated at the State Normal School here,
after which he entered Amherst College where he
became well prepared for the prosecution OF fhe
prole sion he had chosen. In all the walks OF life
aud 1md the scenes OF his labor as teacher he
won tie lasting esteem OF all who enjoyed his &C.