Deaths from the Democratic Standard, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA ZIMMERMAN - Samuel Zimmerman, of Woodberry township, Bedford county, died very suddenly a few days ago. Heart disease, It is supposed. Wed. 11 Dec. 1878 issue. LONG - Adam Long, a Lebanon county hunter, while on the mountain hunting game, a few days ago, was killed by the accidental discharge of his gun. Wed. 11 Dec. 1878 issue. MOORE - J. Alex Moore, a prominent citizen of Ebensburg, well known in this county, is dead. He was a brother of Mrs. W.K. Piper, of Gaysport. Wed. 11 Dec. 1878 issue. HIGGINS - In Hollidaysburg, Dec. 4th, Miss Catharine Higgins, aged about 72 years. During a considerable time of her life she gave attention to the practice of Homoeopathy- was long a member of the Baptist church-and with unostentation honored the religion she professed. Wed. 11 Dec. 1878 issue. ICKES - On Wednesday forenoon last Mr. Scott Ickes, who has been in the employ of the Pennsylvania railroad company at Altoona for the past ten years, while in the act of adjusting a belt in the company's planing mill number two, was caught by the machinery and so terribly injured that he died in three hours after the occurance of the accident. His parents reside at Ore Hill, and he leaves a wife and family in Altoona to mourn their sudden bereavement. Wed. 18 Dec. 1878 issue. KEITH - On Wednesday last, a man named Keith, residing at Spruce Creek, and employed as an extra watchman at bridge number four, near Union Furnace, was struck by the fast line east and instantly killed. We are without information as to the cause of the accident. Wed. 18 Dec. 1878 issue. GARMAN - On the same day, Wednesday last, near Huntingdon, a tramp named Michael Garman, supposed to be a resident of Philadelphia, was struck by the same train and instantly killed. Two men within an hour by the same train will do. Wed. 18 Dec. 1878 issue. WATERS - Edmund J. Waters, Esq., one of Ebensburg's oldest and best known citizens, died on Wednesday last, in the 82nd year of his age. Wed. 18 Dec. 1878 issue. KANE - Miss Milburg Kane died at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. T. Brophy, in Altoona, on Sunday evening of last week, aged 80 years. She was born near Loretto, in 1798 and her grand-father, Capt. Michael McGuire, of Revolutionary fame, was the first settler of Cambria county. Wed. 18 Dec. 1878 issue. BOULTON - Mrs. Catharine Boulton, formerly of Duncansville, this county, died in Oil CIty a few days ago, aged seventy-two years. Wed. 18 Dec. 1878 issue. SMITH - WILLIAMSBURG LETTER - Miss Clara B. Smith, daughter of William and Anna Smith, is no more, having died Saturday, Dec. 14th at 4 o'clock p.m., aged 16 years and 7 days. In the death of Clara, the parents and friends lost a young lady who was every way dear and lovely. Before interment the remains were taken to the M.E. church, where Rev. R.H. Wharton preached the funeral sermon from Revelations 14:13, after which the remains were followed to their resting place by a large concourse of friends and acquaintances. The public schools were closed, and the teachers, as well as scholars, were present to pay the last tribute of respect to the remains of this much admired young lady. Wed. 25 Dec. 1878 issue MCKIERNAN - Mr. John McKiernan, brother of Ed McKiernan, of this place,died at his home, in Saxton, Bedford co., on Tuesday, Dec. 17th, aged about 72 years. When the war broke out Mr. McKiernan was engaged in the iron business in Page co., Va., but being surrounded by rebels, and being a strong Union man himself, he determined to get north; and by sacrificing a good property, and after many hardships succeeded. For several years he was manager at the Glamorgan Iron Works, at Lewistown, this State, from whence he moved to Saxton. The writer was acquainted with "Uncle John" ( as he was familiarly called); for many years, and can truly say that he was a warm friend, an affectionate father, a devoted husband and a professed christian. He leaves two sons and a daughter, his wife having died about six years ago. His remains were interred along side of those of his wife at Huntingdon, on Thursday last. Peace to his ashes. Wed. 25 Dec. 1878 issue. LEGO - Near Duncansville, Dec. 13th, Humphrey Ingram, infant son of Thomas and Clara E. Lego, aged 1 year, 3 months & 27 days. Wed. 25 Dec. 1878 issue. M.S.