The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1899-02-22


school house. in Barnett township, this
county, Feb. II, 1899, aged 60 years, 2
months and q days. Deceased leaves
besides the husband, five sons, four
daughters and % grandchildren, to
mourn her loss.
EARL HUNT.
Earl, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus L.
Hunt, oSnAknaisaaiias,siied in Philadel-
phia, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1899, where
he was taken about four weeks ago for
treatment. He was aged about fourteen
years, and was bright, manly boy. The
many friends of the parents in this Sec
ton extend sincere sympathy to them in
this sad hour.
JAMES DANIELS.
James Daniels, one of the aged citizens
of Darlington, this county, died on the
9tbsinst., aged about 81 years. Mr.. Dan
iels was owner of some of the most valu-
BILE pine timber tracts along the Clarion
river, and was man widely known in
that section.
JERRY HEPLER.
jeremiah Hepler, brother Of Abraham
Hepler of this place, died at his home
near Franklin recently. The deceased
was former resident of Newmansville,
whittier his remains were brought for
burial. He was aged about So years and
was well known to the people of this Sec
ton. His wife and several children sur
vive him.
ELIZABETH KNAPP.
Margaret Elizabeth Knapp, widow of
the late John Knapp, died at her home
near Newmansville, Thursday, Feb. l6,
1899, aged about S5 years. Mrs. Knapp
came from Northumberland county with
her husband more than fifty years ago
and settled OH the farm where she died.
She was the mother of seven children,
four OF whom, Mrs. Martin Salsgiver,
Mrs. Mary Brccht, Susanna at home aud
Mrs. Pat Black, survive her. The burial
took place at the Wilderness Church on
Saturday.
MRS SEBASTIAN BLUM.
Anna Katharine Blum, relict of The late
Sebastian Blum, and mother of County
Commissioner Herman Blum, departed
this life Wednesday, Feb, l5, 1899, at the
ripe age of SO years, 7 months and days.
Mrs. Blum was born in Rerda, Germany,
in 1918, aud in lS4l was united in mar
riage with Sebastian Blum. In lS47 they
emigrated to America AIM lived the
greater part of their lifetime OH the farm
where she died, on German Hill. She
was woman Of gentle, lovable dispo-
sition, Christian from childhood, her
whole life was spent in the service of her
Master, to whom she directed her entire
household, and her children wero nur-
tured with right principles and spiritual
food. She was ripe for the sickle and
more than willing to depart and be
with Christ" her comfort and strength
in life, and death TO her was welcome
relief from the cares and sufferings OF
earth. She has gained her reward.
A family ofthree sons, William, Her
man and Henry, and one daughter, Mrs.
Fred Ledebur, all residents of this Sec
ton, survive her. Besides these, 81
grandchildren, 2l great grand children,
and number of other relatives are Jeff
to mourn her demise. Funeral service,
were held at the Mt. Zion Lutheran
church, Friday morning last, at II
o'clock, Rev. G. A. Rhiel officiating, and
delivering beautiful admonitory ser.
mon, in which he pointed out many use.
ful lessons in the life and character of the
deceased which might with profit be en-
ulated by all.
JOHN H. MENsCH.
John H. Mensch was born in Cumber-
land county, Pa, Jan. 20, 1928, and died
in Marienville, Forest county, Feb. H.
1899, from the effects of stroke of party
sis, had week or so previous, though he
had been weakened by i'll health that had
lasted several months. Mr.. Mensch came
to Forest county in 1874, settling on g
farm near Marienville where he had con.
tinued to reside ever since. During q
considerable portion of this period he
had combined numbering with his bust
ness of farming in which he had beer
quite successful. In early life he uniteC
with the Lutheran church, but in 1889 hC
united with the Presbyterian church a
Marienvill, and not long after was electeC
ruling elder by that congregation. Mr.
Mensch was looked upon by all hi
neighbors as man of strictest honor ant
integ rity, and as such was held in high
ost esteem in the community where h
) spent so many years of his life. His pas
tor, Rev. H.F. ,Earseman, assisted by Rev
j. r. Miller of the NJ. E. church of Mar
, ienville, conducted the funeral services
! which were held on Monday afternoon
last. His wife, one sen and one daughte
survive him.
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