Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-12-08
DEATH OF
S. M. TRUMBOWER

Our citizens Sunday eve were pain
ed to learn of the death of our towns.
man, Samuel NJ. Trumbower. who
passed away at 6 :45 O'Clock. Mr..
Trumbower's demise removes one OF
our most honored and public spirited
citizens, one who entered largely in
to the life of the community, who was
closely identified with oar industrial
enterprises and the towns progress
and development.
Mr.. Trumbower was afflicted with
heart disease. His last illness set in
on October 3rd and was of just two
months duration. During this time
he was frequently very low, daring
the last week or more especially hope
was practically abandoned. 80 that
when the news of his demise flashed
through town Sunday it caused but
little surprise.
The deceased was So years of age.
He was born in Berks county, but
along with his parents removed to
Montour county when q mere child.
The family settled in Valley township
and there the deceased spent the early
years Of his life. Coming to Danville
when a young man he learned his
trade-that of carpenter with the late
Joseph Diehl. In 1889 he formed a
partnership with Samuel Werkheiser
and from that time until his death
under the firm name of Trumbower
and Werkheiser he was engaged in the
business Of contracting aud building
He was one of the directors of the
Peoples Bank, also director of the
Welliver Hardware Company. He was
a consistent member of the Mahoning
Presbyterian church and had been a
trustee for twenty years. He was
formerly member of the Borough
Council and of the School Board. He
belonged to Montour Lodge. No. lO9.
1. o. .. F., and of Mnemoloton En-
campment No. 140. The distinguish
ing traits of the deceased we're gener-
osty, courtesy and kindness. He was
never too busy to speak a kind word
or to indulge in a little pleasantly.
which somehow helped to make the
burdens of life seem lighter to those
who met him.
The deceased is survived by his wife
and three ohildren-Frank V. Trum-
bower and Mrs. D. L. Smith, Of Wilkes.
Barre, and Mrs. Ralph Foulk of Dan.
Vile. Three brothers and two sisters
also survives: Perry and Allen Trum-
bower, of Muncy and Henry NJ. Tr um
bower, of Danville; Mrs. Louisa Thom-
as of Philadelphia and Mrs. q. w.
Hoffman of this city.
All that was mortal of Samuel M.
Trumbower was consigned to the grave
in Odd Fellows cemetery yesterday
afternoon. The funeral took place
from Mahoning Presby terian church
and was very largely attended.
The services at the church were pre-
ceded by short service at the late
residence on East Market street, only
the immediate relatives being present.
Rev. NJ. L. Shindel, d. D., offered
prayer and Rev. J. e. Hutchison read
the 23rd Psalm.
At the church the services were at
tended by large number of our
townspeople, lifelong friends and as
sociates Of the deceased. Mr.. Trum-
bower was a veteran of the OWL War
and a member Of Goodrich Post, No.
30, G. A. R., the members of which
some twenty strong, attended the fun
eral in body. Montour Lodge, No.
l09. /. o. o. F.. to which the deceas-
ed belonged, also attended the funeral
in body. The Directors Of the Peo-
pies Bank, of which the deceased was
one, were chosen as the honora ary pail
bearers. They were: o. F. Ferris,
Joseph D. Smith, Of Berwick j. Fl.
Cole, J. B. Watson, and John Doster.
Jr., of Danville. The active pail bear
ers were: Representing the Odd Fell
lows-Dr. Jno. Sweisfort. D. K. Will
liams and George Leighow ; represent
ing the trustees of Mshoning Presby-
teriau church to which the deceased
belonged - David Shelhart. Samuel
Bailey and Charles V. Amerman.
At the church Rev. DR.. M. L. Shin
del read the 9Oth Psalm aud followed
with prayer. Rev. J. e. Hutchison.
pastor of the church. preached the SER
mon, dwelling very impressively upon
the sad event and pointing out the
lessons to be learned from the life aud
death of the deceased. Miss Margaret
zimmerman rendered solo, Face to
Face" very beautifully.
At the grave in conclusion the Odd
Fellows burial ceremony was obser-
we'd.
The following persons from out of
town attended the funeral: Mrs.
Louisa Thomas. of Philadelphia Mrs.
H. L. Vandine. of Williamsport !;
Perry Trumbowef and Allen Trum-
bower, of Munoy: Frank Miller, of
Lofty; Charles Trumbower, of Pitts.
ton Mr.. and Mrs. +. V. Trumbower
and Mrs. D. L. Smith. of Wilkes. Barre.
and Ralph Foulk, of Johnstown.
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