Cambria Freeman, Ebensburg, Pa. Friday, July 10, 1908 Volume 42, Number 27 Recent Death of S. Dean Canan Born in Ebensburg 81 Years Ago Son of Editor of the SKY S. Dean Canan, a native of Ebensburg, son of Moses Canan, Esq., one of the fist attorneys at the Ebensburg bar and editor of the SKY, a paper of rare merit published in Ebensburg from 1832 to 1836, died at his home in Johnstown, Wednesday, June 24th last, aged 81 years. The deceased was well known in canal days, having held positions under the State and afterwards engaged in the mercantile business. He was a prominent member of Emory Fisher Post G. A. R. of Johnstown and other orders. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Company K, One Hundred and Thirty-Sixth Pennsylvania Volunteer infantry, under Capt. J. H. Hite of that city. During the nine months which he served he was in a number of battles, the most important of which was that of Fredericksburg. Mr. Canan is survived by four children as follows: Mrs. Samuel M. Miller, at home; Moses H. and William Dean Canan of Altoona and Mary C., at home. One sister, Mrs. Charlotte Canan Pershing, widow of Rev. Dr. I. C. Pershing of Wilkinsburg, eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren also survive him. His wife died about four months ago. Funeral services were held from the Canan residence at 2 o’clock on Friday afternoon June 26th, conducted by Rev. J. W. G. Faust, pastor of the Franklin street M. E. Church. Interment was made in the Grand View cemetery. Death of Mrs. Michael Wirtner On Thursday morning July 2nd, Mrs. Ella, wife of Simon Wirtner of Latrobe, having learned from a letter from her mother – Mrs. Simon Kisch of Barr township – that the latter intended paying her a visit went to the depot in her bare head to meet her and the day being excessively hot, she was prostrated by the heat and not being known, it is alleged, she was not properly taken care of by the officials of the company. She was past relief when she was finally recognized. Her mother arrived on the evening train to find her dead. Mr. and Mrs. Wirtner were but recently married and her early demise is much regretted by a large circle of friends and relatives. The funeral took place in the Catholic cemetery at Nicktown on Saturday last. John L. Stough Dies Suddenly Octogenarian Veteran Passes Away at His Home in the West Ward, Tuesday Morning, June 30th John L. Stough, one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of Ebensburg, died suddenly of heart failure on Tuesday morning, June 30th at his home in the West Ward. The deceased was born at West Newton, Westmoreland County, in December, 1829, and began work as a cooper, later learning the painters’ trade. He came to Ebensburg on June 7, 1850, and had since resided here, working for a long time as a master painter. He and Miss Jane Mills were married here in 1855. Besides his wife he is survived by these children: Addison of Braddock; Wm., in the West; Kate, wife of Howard Evans of Park Avenue, Moxham; Emma, wife of J. G. Sechler of Grant, Indiana County; George, in the West; Minnie, wife of Schuyler Davis of this place; and Charles and Oliver, also of this place. John and Cora Stough, two other children, are dead. Mr. Stough was a brother of Mrs. Annie Cosier and Mrs. Barbara Crise of Greensburg and Mrs. L. C. DeLancey, living in the state of Iowa. Mr. Stough resided the greater part of his life in Ebensburg but during the Civil War enlisted in Co. K, Twenty-Sixth Regiment, Indiana Infantry Volunteers in which he served. He was a member of John M. Jones Post, G. A. R. No. 556 and was a charter member of the Highland Lodge I. O. O. F. of this place. Mr. Stough was a painter by trade and was at the time of his death in his seventy-ninth year. In politics he was a staunch Democrat and his religious predilection inclined to the Presbyterian Church. He was reputed one of the best of neighbors and a monthly (sic) citizen. The funeral took place after services and an eloquent sermon at the late home of the deceased by Rev. S. G. Craig of the Presbyterian church on Thursday afternoon, July 2nd. The local Grand Army Post and Highland Lodge were out in force and many friends and neighbors were in the solemn cortege. The floral offerings were beautiful. The pall bearers were Squire A. J. Waters, Herman Apel, Carl Rivinius, John Owens, C. T. Roberts and F. H. Barker. The interment was made in Lloyd’s cemetery.