Cambria Freeman, Ebensburg, Pa. Friday, July 29, 1910 Volume 44, Number 29 Patton Resident Dead Patton, July 26 William Davis, aged about 60 years, who moved his family here but recently from Altoona, where he had been proprietor of the Commercial Hotel, died suddenly yesterday afternoon at his home here. He had been sick for several days and on Sunday was troubled with his stomach. Yesterday he remained in bed, complaining of sleepiness. About 5 o’clock in the afternoon he was heard to cough and gasp but expired before any one could reach his bed. The funeral services were held at his residence Tuesday evening, the body being shipped to Clearfield Wednesday morning for burial at Ramey. Surviving with the widow are the following children: Mrs. Jessie Starret of Patton; Delia, at home; Mrs. William Wetter of Spangler, and P. T. Davis of Clearfield. These brothers and sisters also survive: Leslie Stewart at Clearfield; Joseph Stewart of Madera; Mrs. E. W. Cowher of Madera; Mrs. Reuben Haggerty of Madera and Mrs. John Hyndman of Windber. Henry Blough Dead An operation for growing cancer which developed between the bowels and bladder failed to save the life of Henry Blough, a prominent farmer of Richland Township, near Scalp Level. Mr. Blough was ill four months and underwent an operation last June at the Johnstown City Hospital. His death occurred at 7 o’clock Tuesday evening at his home. Funeral services have been announced for Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock when the Revs. S. G. Shetler and Stephen Yoder will conduct services in the Weaver Mennonite Church, of which the deceased was a member, interment being in the church cemetery. Simon Dimond Simon Dimond, a well-known farmer of Summerhill Township, was found dead at his home Saturday morning. Death was due to heart trouble from which he had suffered for about two years. The deceased was a son of the late Daniel Dimond, a pioneer settler of that township. He was married twice, his first wife, who was Miss Mary Skelly, dying about 20 years ago. His second wife, Margaret, survives him. One daughter, Miss Katharine Dimond, also survives as do two sisters, Mrs. James F. Skelly of Summerhill Township and Mrs. Mathilda Paul of Beaver Falls. The funeral was held Monday morning. Mrs. Eliza Thomas Evans Mrs. Eliza Thomas Evans, one of the oldest and best known residents of Ebensburg, died Monday morning at her home here, in her 80th year. Death was due to a complication of diseases and came after a long illness. The deceased came to this county with her husband, Evan E. Evans, from Pittsburg about 50 years ago and has since resided at Ebensburg. She was born in South Wales, Aug. 25, 1830, and came to America at the age of seven years, locating in Baltimore. Later the Thomas family journeyed by stage to Pittsburg. At the age of 22 years she was married in the Smoky City to Mr. Evans, then a shoemaker of that city. Soon after their marriage the couple located in Ebensburg where Mr. Evans conducted a grocery store for some years. Mr. Evans died about twelve years ago and two of their children – Elizabeth and Katharine – also preceded their mother to her grave. The surviving children are: Winfield W. Evans of Johnstown, assistant to Undertaker John Henderson and Emily Evans, who resided with and cared for her mother for a number of years. Mr. and Mrs. Winfield W. Evans came here Sunday night in response to a message announcing her critical illness. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, when a sermon was preached in the Congregational Church by the pastor, the Rev. H. H. Guernsey, of which church the deceased was a faithful member since childhood. Interment was made in Lloyd Cemetery. Ex-Sheriff Luther Called by Death One of Cambria’s Most Prominent Citizens Gone to Last Reward Carrolltown, July 24 Demetrius A. Luther, Sr., ex-sheriff of Cambria County and one of the best known residents in this section of the state, died Friday night at the home of C. L. Stoltz in Carrolltown, in which town he had resided for more than 40 years. Death came after a lingering illness of a number of years although Mr. Luther had been able to be about until a short time ago. Mr. Luther was born in Carroll Township Oct. 31, 1828, being a son of the late John Luther Sr. and Mary Platt Luther, many years deceased. He was reared on his father’s farm and in his early years attended the pay schools. On reaching his majority he learned the trade of carpenter and for many years followed general contracting and building. In 1882 he was elected sheriff of this county on the Democratic ticket. Mr. Luther in 1859 married Miss Mary M. Bendon and to them were born 14 children, the eight survivors being: Harry A. Luther of New Kensington; Cuthbert of Carroll Township; James W. of Spangler; Benjamin of Carroll Township; D. A. Luther Jr. and John Luther of Spangler; Ella, wife of C. L. Stoltz of Carrolltown; and Rosa, wife of Frank H. Bearer of Carroll Township. The surviving sisters are Mrs. Henry Bender of Carroll Township; Mrs. John Latner of Munster Township; and Mrs. Michael Snyder of Johnstown. The funeral took place at 8 o’clock Monday morning from St. Benedict’s Catholic Church at Carrolltown, with interment in the church cemetery.