The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1900-07-11
RECENT DEATHS.


] Mrs, J, Carpenter, VIE OF MI. D. f.
| Carpenter, died at her home in Endeapor,
| Pa, Sunday morning, July l, 1900, aged
/ 4S years. after an illness of one weeks
/ duration. Mrs. Carpenters maiden name
was Winans and she was born near
Townville, Pa, coming to EndeaNor
ABOUT five years ago. She was very
highly respected and much beloved by
all who knew her for her uprightnesS
and kindliness ofmanner. She was faith
ful wife, kind and atlectiouato mother, and
good neighbor. Ten years ago she
united with the Methodist church OF
which she has been a consistent member,
Besides her husband she leaves two
daughters, Miss Iva and Miss Eva, to
mourn the loss her death has brought
into the home. She also leaves father
and mother, two sisters and six brothers,
hers being the first death to occur in the
family.
The funeral services were held in En-
deavor Presbyterian church on Tuesday
afternoon, and were conducted by the pas
tor, Rev. McAninch, assisted by Rev.
Lowthis of Union City NJ. L. church, un-
der whose ministry she was converted.
Her remains were laid to rest in the cem-
etery of East Hickory, Pa.
MRS. CHARLES zAHNIsER.
Jennette Grace Thomson, wife of
Charles Zahniser, died at her home near
Pleasantville, Thursday, July 3, 1900, at
IL o'clock, u. m. She was born April l6,
1875, being the youngest daughter of
John and Jennette Thomson of Stewarts
Run, Pa. July 8, 1894, she was united in
marriage with Charles Zahniser, who
survives her. Other kindred and dear
ones lett to mourn her death are father,
mother, two sisters, Mrs. Q. Jameson
and Mrs J. r. Clark of Tionesta, and
seven brothers, II. NJ, Frank and Char
les Thomson, of Bradner, Ohio, John
and Gilbert of Chicago, James of Ne
braska, Pa, and Albert l.. of Jameson
station, Pa. Mrs. Zahniser's illness was
from stomach trouble, from which she
trouble with patience and fortitude, be-
ing carefully and tenderly nursed
through it all by her devoted husband
and Others of the family. She was a
woman Of tender, lovable disposition and
character, who was esteemed very highly
by all her acquaintances for her many
good qualities of heart and mind. The
stricken husband has the sympathy OF all
in this dark hour of his greatest bereave-
ment. Funeral services were conducted
at her home, by Rev. Mr.. Greaves of
Stewarts Run. at l:S0 July 5, and the
interment was in Riverside cemetery,
Tionesta, at o'clock of that evening.
MRS. JONAS SKUNK.
Susan Young, daughter OF Mr., and
Mrs. Joseph Young, was born Jan. II,
1885, and died July Z, 1900, aged % years,
months and 25 days. The deceased was
married to Jonas Skunk Jan. l, 1866. AS
a result of this union 8 children were
born, six of whom survive, two having
died in youth. Deceased was converted
to God in the winter IT'S, and lived a
consistent christian since. Her suffering.
though intense, she bore it patiently. Her
earnest plea was, during her entire suf-
fering, for Jesus to take her home, her
request being answered after a period of
six weeks most ardent suffering. Jesus
said at is enough; come up higher. "
Her life, suffering and meek spiritual
disposition will not be forgotten by
friends and loved ones bereft OF dear
wife and mother. There are left to mourn
her loss a husband, two sisters, one
brother, six children, five of whom were
present at her burial. They are 1. w.
Skunk of Marion, Ohio, j. II. and d. w.
of Whig Hill, Mrs. l. G. Delo of May
burg, Mrs. II. c.. Pullman of Portland,
n. Y, Mrs. b. j. Day of Kellettville.
Seventeen grand children also survive
the deceased The burial was largely at
tended having taken place at Town Line
cemetery at 2 p. nj. Monday, Eli Berlin
Post, No. 629, having charge and Rev. G..
G. Rumberger of Tionesta conducting
the services. The friends have the deep
est sympathy of the community in Their
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