John Smiley John Smiley, aged seventy-eight years died Wednesday July 6 at the County Poor Farm from diseases incident to old age. The deceased was admitted to the county institution from the vicinity of Mountaindale January 5th of this year. Death of James Costlow Mr. James Costlow, a well known and highly respected citizen of Cambria county, he having been County Commissioner from 1885 to 1888, died at his home in Wilmore on Friday last, aged about 82 years. The deceased who formerly lived on a farm in Adams Township, near the present town of Dunlo was twice married, several children among whom are Peter, David and Thomas, children of the first wife, and Edward of Lovett and Fred of Vintondale, by his second marriage, survive him. Mr. Costlow was an honest industrious man, an excellent neighbor, a good citizen and a faithful member of the Catholic church. Of late years he was much afflicted by rheumatism, which became chronic and was eventually the cause of his death. He is survived by two brothers, John [remainder of sentence is totally faded] The funeral which took place after a high mass of requiem and an eloquent and appropriate sermon by Rev. Father James R. Egan in St. Bartholomew’s church, Wilmore, on Monday morning in the cemetery nearby was well attended by the people of the community in which he had been so well and favorably known. John Piper John Piper, father of Martin K. and Luther M. Piper of Lilly, Cambria county, died at noon Tuesday, July 5, at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Flannigan of East End, Altoona, the cause of his death being Bright’s disease. The deceased was born at Petersburg, Huntington county on February 12, 1819, being at the time of his death in the 85th year of his age. He was for many years a farmer but for the last ten years had been making his home with his children as his wife died twelve years ago. He is survived by five children – W. H. of Philadelphia; Martin K. and Luther M., mentioned above and Mrs. Susan Crum of Hollidaysburg. He is also survived by four brothers and two sisters. The deceased was a member of the Lutheran church. The funeral took place Thursday morning, July 8, the remains being taken from Altoona to Trough Creek Valley in Huntington county. Two Hundred Carriages, Loretto, July 8: The funeral of Philip Noon who was killed at Carrolltown Tuesday by being struck by lightning while at work was held in St. Michael’s Catholic church here today. It was one of the largest funerals in the north of the county in years, over 200 carriages being in the cortege. The solemn high mass celebration at the church was most impressive and the edifice was crowded to the doors. The Rev. Father M. D. Kittell was the celebrant. Father Dessey of Gallitzin acted as deacon; Father Quinn of St. Augustine, sub-deacon, and Father Boley of California, now visiting fiends in this section, was master of ceremonies. Father Kittell preached the sermon, dwelling earnestly on the character of the deceased and the high regard in which he was held. Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining the church. Fatal Accident On Thursday, June 30, an engine blew up at Ehrenfeld and the following were killed: J. B. Wissinger, engineer, aged about 45 years of Conemaugh. Daniel Crouch, fireman, aged about 30 years of Conemaugh. Charles Ross, brakeman, aged about 21 years of Conemaugh. The injured: J. B. Smith, brakeman, fractured rib, slight bruises and burns on body. A. G. Boyle, conductor, bruised about the body, slight bruises and burns. _________________________________________________________________ Want to read Hotmail messages in Outlook? The Wordsmiths show you how. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/wedowindowslive.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!20EE04FBC541789!167.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_092008