The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1893-11-29
RECENT DEATHS.
MRS. NANCY JANE HINES.


aged 55 years, 8 months and % days
She was one of the noblest of Chris.
tian women, loving and devoted
wife, fond mother, and a neighbor
beloved by all who knew her. Early
in life she was converted TO God, and
her whole life gave evidence of the
sincerity of her profession as a Chris.
tian. Besides the stricken husband, she
leaves one son, A. E., two daughters
Mrs, Abby A. Stanley, and Maggie
May Hines, and a host of friends to
mourn her departure.
sIEBERT BURHENN.
Siebert Burheun was born 10 Witt.
enhausen, Province of Hesse, Germa.
ny, Feb. Is, 1928, and died at his
home in Kiugsley township, this
county, Nov. "a, 1893. Mr.. Bur.
henn came to this county about 1850
and was married about one year la
ter, in Tionesta. lie shortly after
moved to and cleared the farm on
which he resided to the day of bis
death. He had been in failing health
for several years, and about 6 weeks
ago took trip to Pittsburg to visit
some relatives, where he was taken
sick but recovered sufficiently to re.
turn home, but it proved to be his
last illness, for death came within a
week after his return. Mr.. Burhenn
was a man of good education in his
native language, and for a number o.
years previous to bis departure tc
America, was clerk to his father who
for many years held the responsible
position of Borgomeister in his city
BY energy thrift and industry be be-
came one of German Hills prosper
GUS farmers, among whom be was
highly respected as a citizen and
neighbor. Mr.. Burhenn was a life
long and CONSTANT member of the
German Reformed Church, and died
in that faith. He leaves a wife, three
sons-Conrad, John and George o
German Hill, and four daughters
Mrs. Catherine Sullinger, of Eden
burg; Mrs. Anna, wife of Sheriff
Osgood, of Tiouesta; and Misses
Nina and Mary at home. Funera
services were held in Mt. Zior
Church, on Sunday last, Rev. Nc
Aniuch officiating, and very larg'
concourse of neighbors and friend
were present to attest their esteem fo
the deceased.
WILLIAM B. HEATH.
At 6:25 o'clock on last Sunda,
evening the community known a
German Hill lost one of its foremos
citizens in the death of William B
Heath. A little more than a yea
ago Mr.. Heath was taken i'll, and 70
several weeks his condition was o
such a nature as to alarm his house
hold and friends, the trouble beini
an affection of the heart. He ralliet
from this attack and in the sprinI
was able to be about and give som
attention to farm work. But his re
lief was only temporary, and abou
three months ago he was again confir
ed to his room, and was never agaiI
permitted to leave it. His suffering
we're very severe but he bore then
manfully. He was one of the earl,
settlers of this section, having ownet
and occupied the farm on which b
lived for upward of SO years. H
was full of energy and perseverance
and man of more than ordinar'
business capacity and judgment
which qualities made him one of th,
well.to.do and prosperous men of hi
community, while his kindness .
heart and generosity made hin
friends wherever be was known. HI
had much to do with township affair
during bis long residence in Kingsle.
township, aud there was scarcely {
time when he did not hold an offic
of trust. All these duties he per
formed with fidelity and credit t,
himself His age was 63 years, 8 mo
"a days, and besides a wife, four son
aud two daughters, he leaves a yer!
large circle of friends to mourn hi
death. The funeral will take plac,
to day from his late residence, the in
terment taking place at the Evan
gelical Church cemetery, within sigh
of his farm. A good citizen gone
May he rest in peace.
BENJAMIN HAYES.
Benjamin Hayes, an aged and wor
thy citizen, died at the residence 0