Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1880-09-09
THE LAST ENEMY, DEAru.-Ex.sher-


The LAST ENEMY, DEATH.-Ex-Sher-
if Richard Cohley, one Of the most re-
spected citizens of this county, expired at
his home in Benner township, last Friday
afternoon. For several years he has suf-
fered from cancer which appeared on his
neck. About year ago hopes were enter
tanned that he was cured. But this insid
ious disease, the rival of consumption in
its ravages upon the people of our country,
again appeared, and soon numbered Mr..
Conley among its many victims.
The deceased was we'll known and uni
versally respected. In 1868 he was elected
sheriff of this county by a vote of 3,075
against 2,679 cast for his opponent, james
Dunlap, also gentleman of great popu-
larity. 1t is unnecessary to say that he
fulfilled the duties of that position in the
most faithful and satisfactory manner.
Mr.. Coney was twice married, his second
wife, a sister of our venerable fellow citi-
zen, Samuel Irwin, Esq, surviving. TwdS
children-a son and daughter, who have
attained the age of maturity-are also still
living. lie was a devoted and consistent
member of the Presbyterian church, and
was ever actiyein promulgating the Chris
tian faith among his hcighbors and friends.
His life was a living ensample of his pro-
fession. He was seventy-one years of age.
On Sunday morning last the final obse-
quies were performed, and the solemn cor
tege accompanied his remains to the ceme-
terry at jacksonville, this county We
believe that Rev. w. o. Wright, of
Milesburg, was the officiating clergyman.
DEATH OF CoL. AMOS G. NoYEs.-On
Saturday morning last telegram was re-
ceived at Belcfonte announcing the death
of Col. Amos G. Noyes, of Clinton county,
The sad news was soon current in all parts
of the town, and produced profound sem
sation among the many friends and ac-
quaintances OF the deceased gentleman. On
Thursday night of last week he was strick.
en- with paralysis, and fingered until some
time during the succeeding night, when he
found relief only in death Probably
within the limits of Pennsylvania no man
I or 4heiter known, more highly esteemed,
:, friends than Amos core devoted personal
better express our estimate of his chafR19i
4 than TO use the words of the Philadelphia
Tunes; "He was the living embod
q ment Of public and private honesty, o
y fidelity to ofriendships and of generous afIec
!. tion TO oil who came within its Offices
;. No man could be more beloved by bi
neighbors than was Col. Noyes, aud non.
: better merited the devotion of those who
V knew him best. " The funeral of Col. Move
A took place Mt his residence at Westport
Clinton county, on Tuesday afternoon, ant
an immense concourse Of friends from al
parts OF the State assembled there on tha
Q day to pay their tribute of respect ant
affection 10 his memory. In another col
: umn will be found "A sketch of the busines,
I and public career of this excellent man.
We learned, on Monday last, with ex.
. trcmo sorrow of the death of ex.Sherif
. Perks, of Philipsburg. Sheriff Perks wa,
q about 5s years of age, and it seems nc
time since We saw him in our town, appa.
rently in good health, and with the pros.
pect Of many years before him lie was,
We believe, native of Clearfleld county,
and in that county served one full term OF
r three years as sheriff. lie was born in the
q humber walks of life, but By the energy
Of his character raised himself in manhood
to high position in the estimation of his
friends and neighbors. lie was for many
= years engaged in the lumber business and
had acquired a considerable fortune. He
, afterwards settled in Phiipsburg and en-.
Q tered extensively into the grain business in
connection with the steam mill at that
, place, but unfortunately reverses came
upon him and he was obliged after a time
l to abandon his active business pursuits
Sheriff Perks was q man Of kindly heart
and genial disposition, and had many
friends, who sincerely mourn his death.
He was buried on Tuesday.
The funeral which proceeded from the
depot at this place TO the Catholic cemetery
on the arrival of the Snow Shoe train last
Tuesday morning was that of Mr.. William
Cone, who died on Sunday at his home at
Beech Creek trestle, near Snow Shoe. For
the past twenty years he has been in the
ernpiOy of the b. & S. s. railroad. lie was
about seventy years of age and much re-
spected
We learn of the sudden death, on
, Monday last of Mr. Charles Robinson. OF
Milesburg. He was over fifty years OF
a age and tinsmith by trade. lie was
inferred in the Union cemetery al ,bi.
place yesterday: