Deaths from The Democratic Standard, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA. FERRELL - At Puzzletown, March 15th, Martha, wife of Peter Ferrell, aged about 65 years. Wed. 19 March 1879 issue. SHOENBERGER - March 4th, at her home in Germantown, Pa., Sarah K., wife of Dr. Peter Shoenberger, formerly of this county. Wed. 19 March 1879 issue. WARD - March 10th, Caroline Ward, aged 67 years. Wed. 19 March 1879 issue. ROSE - March 12, Mrs. M. E. Rose, wife of Hon. B.F. Rose, of Altoona. Wed. 19 March 1879 issue. PENDERGAST - In Altoona, March 11th, Mrs. Mary Pendergast, aged 37 years. The wife of James Pendergast, of Altoona, died last week and her remains were interred in the Catholic Cemetery, of this place. She was a daughter of Mrs. Brunker, who formerly resided in Hollidaysburg. Wed. 19 March 1879 issue. MCCRACKEN - In Altoona, March 13th, Mrs. Mary McCracken, aged 45 years and 7 days. Wed. 19 March 1879 issue. NOFSKER - Mr. Samuel Nofsker, aged 70 years, who resided between Claysburg and Freedom, was found dead in his bed on the morning of the 8th inst. He was a much respected citizen, Wed. 19 March 1879 issue. MCCLOSKEY - Thursday afternoon last four little Altoona boys found a large railway signal cap, and, being curious to know "what was inside of it", one of the boys got an ax and struck the cap a blow which caused a frightful explosion. Little Johnny McCloskey was struck in the stomach by a fragment of tin and pebbles with which the cap was loaded, and his death. resulted about 9 o'clock last night. The other boys had their faces, bodies and legs cut and burned by the pebbles and powder, but their injuries are slight. Johnny McCloskey was aged only four years. Wed. 19 March 1879 issue. LINTON - Ex-Sheriff Robert P. Linton, of Johnstown, well known to many of the older citizens of this place dropped dead on Main street in that town on Saturday morning, 8th instant. He was standing on the street in conversation with several gentlemen, when he suddenly sank to the pavement and when removed to an adjoining room was found to be dead. Dr. Lowman was called and said at once that he was dead when he fell, and his death was caused by apoplexy. The deceased was thrice elected Sheriff of Cambria county, the last time in the year 1857. He was the father of John P. Linton, Esq., of Johnstown, William Linton, of the Summit, Peter Linton, dec'd, and Mrs. Susan Clark: and with a second wife has two young daughters. He was aged 74 years and 8 months. He was an honored and trusted member of society, and his memory will be reverenced by many old friends. Wed. 19 March 1879 issue. ELLSWORTH - Joshua Ellsworth, a highly respected citizen of Coopersdale, Cambria county, was drowned in the Conemaugh river on Monday of last week. He and a companion were crossing the river in the ferry boat when a sudden jerk of the rope caused the boat to capsize with the sad result above stated. Mr. Ellsworth was twenty- four years of age and leaves a wife and two children to mourn their bereavement. Robert Briney, who was with the deceased in the boat, succeded in swimming to the shore. Wed. 19 March 1879 issue. WEIMER - William Weimer, whose mortal remains were interred at Newry on Sunday of last week, is said to have been over a hundred years of age. Wed. 26 March 1879 issue. SNOWBERGER - Mrs. Elizabeth Snowberger, of Roaring Spring, died a few days ago aged seventy-six years. She was a member of the Lutheran church and was respected by all who knew her. Wed. 26 March 1879 issue. KERSHAW - Charles Kershaw Jr., of Huntingdon, aged nineteen years, jumped from a moving train at Mount Union, a few days ago, and received injuries which resulted in his death in a few hours. This is another warning, and it will be heeded as much as have been the thousands that have gone before. Wed. 26 March 1879 issue. THOMPSON - John Thompson, father of T.W., B.F. and J.W. Thompson, of this borough, died at his home at Greenville, Mercer county, Sunday night last aged 73 years. He was for many years a citizen of this borough, and was a prominent and consistent member of the M.E. church. We deeply sympathize with the children of this good father, but they mourn not as those without hope. Wed. 26 March 1879 issue. MCMURTRIE - Miss Margaret McMurtrie, daughter of William and Margaret McMurtrie, died at the home of her parents, Huntingdon, on the 13th inst., in the 22nd year of her age. Those of our readers who were privileged to have an acquaintence with her will long cherish in their hearts a sincere affection for one thus early called. She was a faithful and working member of the Presbyterian church, and though early called she was not unprepared for the summons. Her pastor, in a lengthy obituary in the Huntingdon Monitor, pays a glowing tribute to her memory, but not too partial in the eyes of those who knew and loved her. Wed. 26 March 1879 issue. M.S.