Deaths from The Democratic Standard, Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., PA. GEISSINGER - Mrs. Hannah Geissinger, of Penn township, Huntingdon county, died a few days ago, aged ninety-five years. Wed. 28 Aug. 1878 issue. SCULL - We regret to note the death by drowning of John L. Scull, oldest son of Ed. B. Scull, of the Somerset Herald. Mr. Scull has been sadly afficted of late, having recently lost two daughters from diptheria. Wed. 28 Aug. 1878 issue. NORTON - Mr. Benjamin Norton, an esteemed citizen of Newton Hamilton, was seized with a sudden hemorrhage of the lungs at the Juniata Valley Camp meeting on Thursday of last week, and died within fifteen minutes. Wed. 28 Aug. 1878 issue. MILLER - Israel Miller, a prominent citizen of Tyrone, died on Tuesday of last week of consumption, in the 55th year of his age. He was an active business man in his time and many friends and acquaintances will hear of his death with regret. Wed. 28 Aug. 1878 issue. WEAVER - August 15th, in the vicinity of Newry, George Weaver, Esq., aged 72 years, 4 mo's and 10 days. Wed. 28 Aug. 1878 issue. SHRUM - Jacob Shrum, of Johnstown, was struck by a locomotive, at the depot, at that place, a few days ago and fatally injured. He was hard of hearing and did not hear the approacch of the train. Wed. 4 Sept. 1878 issue. SCHETTIG - A seven year old son of Adam Schettig, of Cambria county, was struck by one of the horizontal bars of a thrashing machine, a few days ago, and before the horses could be stopped his skull had been crushed, death ensuing instantly. Wed. 4 Sept. 1878 issue. MOORE - DEATH OF JOHNSTON MOORE - On Monday last Johnston Moore departed this life at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. W.K. Piper, in Hollidaysburg, at the age of 77 years. Deceased had resided in this place until recently for the past half century, and enjoyed a very extensive acquaintance. His disease was ossification of the arteries from which he suffered for some time. He was born in Blair county where he learned the trade of tanning. In 1839 he removed to this place and engaged in hotel and mercantile business in which pursuits he was quite successful and managed to amass considerable wealth. He was a member of the Presbyterain church, and prior to becoming feeble was constantly in his place rain or shine. His remains were brought to this place and interred in Lloyd cemetery on Wednesday last. Peace to his ashes. Cambria Herald. Wed. 4 Sept. 1878 issue. SHOOF - A lady resident of Reedville, Mifflin county, named Shoof, was thrown from a wagon a few days ago, receiving injuries which resulted in her death. Wed. 11 Sept. 1878 issue. CALLAHAN - Thomas Callahan and Andrew Stinely were badly injured by a premature explosion in the Bennington mines on Monday of last week. The former had his skull fractured and died from the effects of his injuries. He was 33 years of age and leaves a wife and three children. Wed. 11 Sept. 1878 issue. and Wed. 18 Sept. 1878 issue. KAGARISE - John B. Kagarise, an aged and respected citizen of South Woodberry township, Bedford county, whilst on his way home from a neighboring village, on the 30th ult., was stricken down with paralysis and only lived a few hours after being conveyed to his home. Wed. 11 Sept. 1878 issue. JOHNSON - Joseph Johnson, a victim of the Altoona railroad accident Thursday evening, died of his injuries on Sunday night about 9 o'clock. Mr. Johnson was very seriously injured internally and had his skull fractured. He is poor and a wife and six children are dependent upon him. Wed. 18 Sept. 1878 issue. OAKS - John M. Oaks, a well known citizen of Huntingdon, died at his residence, in that place, on the 6th inst. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.A. DeMoyer, of this borough. Wed. 18 Sept. 1878 issue. RIDDLE - James W. Riddle, a prominent and highly respected citizen of this county, died at his residence in Antis township, Friday last, aged 63 years. His disease was cancer of the stomach. Wed. 18 Sept. 1878 issue. MCMAHON - Robert McMahon, a well known resident of Altoona, died on Friday last. Some months ago he fell from a high porch at his residence, receiving injuries which finally resulted in his death. Wed. 18 Sept. 1878 issue. MEREDITH - A simple-minded girl, named Meredith, residing in Antis township, died a few days ago, the victim of lust. Her sufferings were dreadful. And yet there are those who say there is no hell. Wed. 18 Sept. 1878 issue. OELLING - Died -At Woodberry, August 28th, Charles Alfred Oellig, M.D., aged 25 years. M.S.