The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1911-02-08
RECENT DEATHS.
SCOTT.

George w. Scott, aged " years, vet
eran of the Civil war with splendid rec
ord, died at 9:4O o'clock Wednesday FORE
noon, Feb. l, 1911, at his home on South
Park street, Franklin, Pa. Death was
due to pneumonia and heart disease.
Mr. Scott was born near Franklin on
April 8, 1888. and nearly his entire life
was spent in the immediate vicinity. His
wife, whose maiden name was Jane Mar
tin, died last March. He leaves the fol-
lowing children: Charles Il. and Dennis
NJ, of Pittsburg, and Mrs. NJ. l.. Whsnn,
of franklin. The following sisters also
survive: Mrs. Margaret Rhoads and Mrs.
Sara Whippo, of franklin, and Mrs. Ad'
cline Clark, of Tionesta.
Mr., Scott enlisted February Is, 1862,
as member of Company X, One Hun
dred and Ninety-frst Pennsylvania vol
unteers, and later in Company @, Thirty
ninth Pennsylvania volunteers. He
served until honorably discharged in Feb
ruary, 1865. He participated in 20 battles,
among them being the following: Sec
ond Bull Run, Antietam, South Noun
tain, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg and all
the engagements in Grants ca npaign.
During the latter part of his service Mr..
Scott was member of a brigade band.
The deceased was member of the first
Baptist church and the Miller Bible class.
He was one of the most active members
of Mays post, No. 220, G. A. r.
For number of years, beginning about
1869, Mr.. Scott was resident of Tionests,
where he had charge of the ferry owned
by the late George S. Hunter. over the
Allegheny river. He is we'll and favor
ably remem bered by many of our older
citizens.
The funeral services were held Friday
afternoon in the FIRST Baptist church OF
Franklin, and were conducted by Rev.
A. Lincoln Moore. The interment was
made in the franklin cemetery.
MILLER.
Hon. Henry l.. Miller, aged so years,
died at his home in Parker, Pa, Febru-
sry |, 1911, of cancer, with which he be-
came afflicted last September. Mr.. Mil
Ter suffered hemorrhage Tuesday sf-
ternoon at 3 O'Clock, when he became
unconscious, remaining in that condition
until his death. He vas born at Venus,
Pa. For many years he was one of the
prominent educators of Clarion county
and for time was associated with f. f.
and II. G. Whittekin, civil engineers, in
Tionesta. His jovisl disposition made
him many friends here, who will learn
with regret of his demise. He also taught
school in this county and was principal Of
the Marienville schools. Going TO Park
er Mr.. Miller became member of the
lumber firm of e. f. Amsler Il Co., and
was in charge of the company's business.
He was also interested in the Weistield
Manufacturing & Chemical Co., of which
he was secretary. He was serving his
second term as Mayor of the city. He
was a member of Olive Lodge No. 557, F.
and A. M, of Tionesta, Kittanning Lodge
B. p. o. E., and Oil City Aerie, Frsternsl
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by his wife, who is sister of Col. G. w.
and f. e. Amsler; also by son and
daughter, Frederick and Marion. The
son, who is IA years old, is i'll with ty-
phoid Fever. One sister, Mrs. Elizabeth
Irwin, of Warren, Pa, and two half-broth-
ers, DR.. Alfred Bower and George e.
Bower, of Venus also survive.
The funeral services were held at his
late home on Friday morning and were
conducted by Revs. P. j. Slonaker and
John Lusher. The body was brought to
Venus, where interment was made in the
Union cemetery.
In the death of Henry L. Miller Parker
loses one of its foremost citizens. Mr..
Miller was man of generous impulses,
whose heart and purse were always epen
to every worthy cause. He had host OF
warm friends by whom he will be greatly
missed.