The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-12-07
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The Pittsburg Commercial Gazette on
Moudsy Published go obituary OF Major
Howard Morton. who died on Sunday at
his home in that city. 1t states that be
was born in Somerset on January 2 1892
but early in his youth removed 10 Pitrs-
burg. where be lived AL his life. He
served in the Union army.
Minnie stern. sged II years. died on
Friday morning last at the home Of her
brother-w. d. Stern-just south ofiown.
The young woman had gore IN the home
of her brother for the purpose OF nursing
several IA snlbers Of his family who were
suffering from typhoid fever. when she
contracted the disease. Miss Stern was
young woman Of excellent character
and was esteemed by all of her aequaint-
Ances.
George Kring died at his late home.
three miles west OF Somerset on Friday
night last, aged about sixty years. Death
resulted from paralysis from which he
had suffered for period of two years,
when be was first stricken. He suffered
second stroke few days before his death.
Deceased was a prominent farmer and
was well liked by all who knew him.
He is survived by mis- wife and five chill
dren. Interment was made at Lavsns-
Vile on Sunday.
Hugh Amman, a one armed veteran of
the Civil War. passed to his final rest on
Friday, at the home of his son Joseph
with whom he had made his home since
the death OF his wife about two years
ago-three miles west of this place. Death
resulted from stroke of paralysis sus-
tanned ten days before, which affected his
right side and throat and rendered it al
most impossible for him to take any nour-
ishment. Mr.. Auman enjoyed a wide &C
qnaintance throughout the county, and
was esteemed by all who knew him. He
is survived by five sons, viz: Joseph,
Samuel. Peter. Benjamin and George.
Interment was made Monday morning at
Husband. A squad of G. A. r. COM
rades from Somerset who started to at
tehd the funeral were compelled to re-
trace their steps, after proceeding for
mile, by raging snow storm.
Mrs. Alexander Hunter. wife of one Of
the most venerable and valued citizens Of
Somerset township. passed from earth at
an early hour Friday morning al her late
home near Listie. She was aged seven
ty four years. She had been confined to
her bed for only two weeks, although she
had been in delicate heath for a number
of years preceding her death. She had
endeared herself to all in the neighbor-
hood in which she lived by her many
unselfish deeds Of kindness. She was laid
to rest on Saturday in the old Trent Gem
etery near her home. Mrs. Hunter was
a member of the Disc pie Church and was
constant in her attendance at the house of
worship until failing health compelled
her to remain at home. She is survived
by her husband and by four daughters,
viz: Mrs. Abraham Berkey, Mrs. Cyrus
Shaver. Mrs. Chauneey Dickey, and Mrs.
John c Miller, all Of Somerset township,
and by one son-who lives in Kansas.
William Fritz, aged 50 years and "a
days. died at his-late residence in Broth
ersvslley township, on Thursday, De-
cember lst. Interment was made on
Saturday IN the Fritz Church Cemetery,
the services being conducted by the pas
tor of the Church. Rev. NJ. l.. Young.
Deceased was not only one OF the best
known but one of the best farmers in the
county. A man Of excellent Judgment,
fine business qualifications and unques-
toned integrity. He was a son OF vii.
liam Fritz. Sr., and a grandson Of pion-
eer Christian Fritz. On December IL,
1887. he was married to Miss Eliza,
daughter of Mr.. George Weller, and
sister of the late Hon. John Weller.
Deceased was confirmed a member of
the Lutheran Church in his early youth
aud continued faithful member of that
denomination throughout his long life.
He leaves widow, nine children, twen-
ty-eight grandchildren and twenty two
great grandchildren.