Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1891-06-19
DEATHS.

BLACK-At his residence in Marion Twp,
on Saturday, June Is. 1891, William
Black, ESQ, in his slst year.
He was q prominent citizen OF Butler
| county and for many wears a leading citi-
zen OF that section of the county. one OF
the oldest men of the township, he has
long been useful citizen, and now that he
has gone to his long home, the familiar
form of William Black will be missed at
home, in the social circle, and the church
OF his choice, where he had long been a
member and earnest supporter. As eiti-
zen Mr. Black has done well his part in
every walk of life. During the war he gave
three of his sons to the service of his
country, all three of whom We're killed in
battle. and notwithstanding this great sac
rifice Mr. Black bowed in submission to
the decree of fate, such vas the stamp of
his patriotism. Mr. Black was elected
Justice of the Peace-and a Justice he was
in realitv-as to do Justice was his aim and
ambition. He always advised the settle
ment of differences between parties rather
than encourage litigation. He leaves sur
viving him two sons, S. J. Black and ".
E. Black, and three daughters, NJ. J. Bad
ger, Julia A. Seaton and Elizabeth Adams,
who will mourn the loss of an indulgent
father and friend.
BARTLEY-At his home in Penn Twp.
this county, June H., 1891, Williamson
Barley. Esq. in the 10th year of his age.
In the death of Williamson BARLEY the
county loses one of its best and most
prominent citizens. As man he stood
high in all the relations Of life. Mainly by
his own industry and hard work while a
young man he cleared off the forest trees
of what is now one of the finest farms in
Il. Of nil hf
land upon Thorncreek, about ten years
ago. put him in easy circumstances and
enabled him to provide literally and
juiiciously for all his children. He was a
man of robust constitution, and had been
i'll but short time, but his disease appeared
to battle all medical skill. His funeral,
which took place on Sunday last, was the
largest known hereabouts for many years,
more Than two hundred vehicles of various
kinds surrounded his late residence on that
morning. half OF which followed his remains
to the Butler South Cemetery, distance
OF four miles.
The services at the house were perform
ed by the Rev Mr.. Cooper of Shiloh U. =.
Church. of which Mr.. BARLEY was a
member They were impressive and ap
propriate. The wife of Mr.. BARLEY, whose
maiden name was Pearce, preceded him
in death some three or four years ago. His
children and relatives have the sympathy
Of the entire community in their great loss
lie was the father of eight children six Of
whom-Mrs Robt. A. Patterson, Mrs. W.
j. Burton, Mrs David b. Dodds, Mrs VIM.
g. Douthett, Maggie BARLEY and w. E.
Bartley-sliryive him.
FLINNER-At his home near Petersville,
May 90, 1891, Charles Flinner, in the
36th year of his age.
Mr.. Flinner suffered for three months from
the effects of grippe" He was an earn
est Christian and had endcarcd himself to
all wife and one son mourn their loss
KENDERRELL-Ju 9Th of Typhoid
Pneumonia at Tarentum, Pa, Mrs. Lizzie
X. Rendered., daughter OF J. A. and
Sarah P. Gray, aged 81 years, II months
and days.
on this grave, filed with love,
Place the flowers, and the dove;
Write no creeds, that make men wild,
But love, love, her only child.
PILSTON-In Butler June 13, 1891, son
of John Piston, aged years. He was
buried at Tarentum.