Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-04-27
stewart Gibson Barr.

Ex-Burgess Stewart Gibson Barr. one
of Hollidaysburg's most prominent and
highly respected citizens. died last night
at clock, at his home on Wayne street.
of complication of diseases. after being
confined to his bed for the past three
weeks. Mr. Barr had been in poor health
for the past twelve or fifteen years. and
soon after his last sickness began it was
believed that he would never again arise
from his bed. He had been sufferer for
some Yeas with catarrh of the stomach,
and for some days past was unable to
keep any food upon his stomach, and
gradually became weaker until death en-
sued. While postmaster of Holidays
burg the postoffice was entered by burg
lars one night while Mr. Barr was sleep
ing there. They bound and gagged him
and threatened him with bodily harm.
one of the men holding revolver to his
head. while they robbed the Office. This
rough treatment injured him greatly, af--
fectine his nervous system especially,
and It is believed his health, which at
that time was not good. was much I'M
paired by this exciting exper ence. Mr.
Barr was born in Hollidaysbur2 on May
rs, 1850. and was son of Major c 5
and Mrs Charlotte Barr. both deceased.
He received his education IN the public
schools of his native town and when
young man learned the house painting
trade, which he followed for a number
of years. until compelled to give up on
account of Ill health some years ago. In
politics he was staunch Democrat, al
ways Loyalty supporting his party. He
was borough auditor tor some time. and
in 1898 was appointed postmaster of Hol-
lidaysburg. and served in this capacity
for five years. making model postmas-
ter. He was elected burgess of the bor-
ough three years ago. his term expiring
on the last day of February. He was
compelled to give up this Office on &C.
count of i'll health and was succeeded by
Burgess Jacobs He made an excellent
burgess. always taking deep interest in
| all the duties connected with his Office,
which he performed in a careful and con
scientious manner, and was always fail
and impartial, showing favors to no one.
In his younger days Mr.. Barr wasa great
devotee of outdoor sports especially base.
ball. and was for a number of years q
member of the famous Juniata team, be
ing one of its most expert players. He
was also very found of hunting and fish
ing. particularly fox hunting, and the
writer enjoyed many an exciting chase
with him.. He was ever good citizen
always being in favor of everything to
advance the best interests of the town
was courteous gentleman of the ole
school, who believed in finding out the
right thing to do always and then pursu
ing 1t in the face of all obstacles. Mr.
Barr was held III the highest esteem by {
host OF friends, and was widely known
especially enj )ying large acquaintance
among the farmers of the county. He
was possessed OF many excellent traits, be
ing thoroughly upright in everything
and firm believer in the Golden Rule
He was married about twelve years age
to Miss Rhetta Horrell, who survives
with the following brothers and sisters
| A ID Barr of Charles Town w Va. Vii
liam S, of Hollidaysburs; S p. of Min
neopolis, MINI; Ira G., of Pitcairn, anC
Miss Anna Barr, Of Holiday sburg. AL
toona pa Times.