The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1884-07-30
DIED.

MEYERS.-March p, 1854, in Shade,
Mrs. Barbara f. Meyers, aged % years, IL
months and days.
LANNING.-Ju 10. 1884, at her home
in Agency City. Iowa. Jane. wife of Jere-
miah Lanning, in the Goth year of her age
Deceased was daughter of Col John
Younkin, and was born in Somerset county,
Pa She married Mr.. Lanning in Turkey
Iowa soon after her marriage, and settled
on farm near Agency. She had one
daughter. who preceded her mother to the
spirit land some 2l years ago. Deceased
leaves husband and large circle of friends
to mourn her death. She joined the NJ. +.
Church when but 1G years of age and re-
mained a consistent and faithful member
until death, working for the good of her
Masters kingdom. She was truly
mother to the orphan and the needy, and
will be greatly missed in the community.
Another home made desolate, another
faithful wife and useful member of the
church has passed oyer the river into the
blessed land. Never again can We look up
and receive that loving smile no more
hear that gentle voice, or feel the touch of
those dear hands Gone we miss thee.
Thy form has passed away from us-it no
longer greets friends. Well no longer re
ceiye thy welcome greeting, but when our
life work is ended, when we, too, shall cross
over the river of death, then shall we see
thee there. 5ane will welcome US. and how
sweet and joyful will the meeting be. There
will be no parting there, no aching, sorrow
ing, hearts. Till then, dear friend,
farewell
- We know we know we shall meet our
loved ones there,
On the shores of that beautiful land
And sweetly rest. all freed from care,
A happy, unbroken band"
H. C. H.
RUSH.-Saturday evening, July 10, lssi,
at his residence in Lower Tnrkeyf foot town
ship, this county, Jehu Rush, aged eS
years.
Mr.. Rush was born November l, 1916.
His remains were followed to the Jersey
Cemetery on Monday, the Dist inst, by one
of the largest professions of synpathizing
neighbors and friends ever seen in that Sec
ton The funeral services were conducted
by Rev. John Hickernill, assisted by Elder
Hiram Hartzell. The deceased was son
of William Rush, and his mothers maiden
name was Sarah Fitzpatrick. His parents
were among the early pioneers Of the Jersey
settlement. Jacob Rush, Sr., his grand
father, was a revolutionary soldier, and his
name appears in the records of the Turkey
foot Baptist church as a member in 1775-
The deceased was married to Mary Hanna,
who preceded him to the grave about six
years. She was daughter of John Hanna,
who was at one time honored with the Of
fee of Associate Judge of this county.
There survive him three sons and two
daughters, thirty-five grandchildren and
two great grandchildren, five sisters and
three brothers. OF the sisters Mrs. Nancy
Scott, of New Centreville, is the only one
living in this county. and Jacob Rush, Sr.,
the only brother, the others residing in
West Virginia, and the Western States. The
deceased was kind snd obliging man, of
generous nature, and was a consistent Chris
tian, having been a member Of the Baptist
church for over 80 years. He so lived that
wherf the summons came he was ready to
take his departure over the river of death.
lie, his memory live in the hearts of his
neighbors, and his virtues be emulated by
those who knew him best. L. +.