The Cambria freeman. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1867-1938, 1890-01-31
DIED.

OFRlEL--Dled at his home In Loretto.
on Fridsy. January "a. 1890 Mr. Francis
, " Fne!, In the Tets year OF his age.
A few moments before the midnight hour
Friday, January sith. the pure spirit OF
Francis O'Friel was summoned frem the
sorrows Of earth 10 the Joys of heaven. The
KIND, generous heart that ever beat IN sym
pathy for Others was then stiIled In oeA.h
lie had only been III q few days and the
news VI bis death caused widespread and
heartfelt sorrow all over the country where
nls name was SO widely known ard so high
~ respected. The blow fell with particular
severity upon those who looked up TO him as
their father. friend, guide and counsellor,
Tor IN him were embodied 10 the truest
sense OF the word, the highest and best
qualities which the terms imply. Large
hearted and generous to an extraordinary
degree, bis charity was unbounded, and his
heart ever responded to any distress or sor-
row. To the poor and friendless, the widow
and the orphan he was ever q true and un-
falling friend. No one sought his advice
and it was often ard eagerly soueht-with-
out feeling consoled. and left his presence
secure in the knowledge that whatever he
advised was for their personal good. Gifted
manner added to q large fund of native wit
and hnmor he was ever q welcome visitor
among all classes, and his cheerful, sunny
nature g'addened many q lonely heart.
Like most of his race. religion vas the main-
spring and inspiration OF his life and en-
tered into his daily routine OF duties; from
bis earliest years in the far of home In
ireland, his piety was most marked, and
years OF absence from tie land be loved so
we'll. only served to Increase that devotion.
Time only strengthened the pious training
received in the 'IsIand of SAINTS" which
shed lustre round the many bright virtues
that gave beauty to his life and blossoms
even In the tomb. where rests the body that
held so fair soul. Hundreds to-day will
miss him, and the prayers and tears OF q
sorIowing multitude 90 out in sorrow for
their departed friend and in deep sympathy
for the bereaVed family and sorrow-
stricken friends.
Mr.. O'Friel vas born May -. 1912. In
Fanad. County Donegal. Ireland, and re-
ceived thorough and classical education,
excelling in every study. no problem was
too dIfficnlt for him to solve, possessing
great mental powers and a quick retentive
bouse OF useful knowledge. which knowI-
edge be retained to the end. Gifted with a
brilliant mind his natural talents soon at
tanned psbllc attention and at an early age
he received q very hattering offer from the
Government officials az Dublin. Before bis
appointment came he concluded 10 visit
America, as some OF his classmates were
coming, he accompanied them. On his re-
turn to Philadelphia, honeward bound. he
found the vessel on which be intended re-
turning had sailed and considering It as a
dispcnsation OF Providence remained in
Philadelphia. there obtained position with
q contractor oD the Reading Railroad;
thence TO HolIidaysburg where he remained
some time; afterwards removed to Munster
where he taught school for short time be-
fore engaging 10 thu mercantile line In
which latter business he was most success
full. the same success attending his career
IN LOretto where his long life of usefulness
closed. He leaves a wife. one son and two
daughters. one of whom Is a Sister of Mercy
in Homestead. besides & large circle Of
friends to mourn the loss they have sus-
tained.
FARREN. Died at her residence In Al
toOna, Friday. January "a, 1890. Mrs. Cath
arine Farren. widow OF Charles FArIen, de-
ceased.
The deceased, whose maiden name was
Catharine Malery, was born In Munster
township In 1919, and was married. to
Charles Farren. who precee ded her to the
grave twenty zine years ago. IN ls43 The
greater part of her life was spent IL Munster
township. up until about twenty years ago
when she removed to Altoona she leaves
to survive her three daughters and two sons
all OF whom are residents Of Altoona. May
she rest in peace.
O'DONNELL.-D at his home In
Munster township. on Thur~day Janu"Ty
l6Th 1890. Mr. Dennis O'Doupel aged