The Lancaster Intelligencer: Wed. 22 June 1870: Page 3: Deaths ROOT.-In West Hempfield twp., Margaret L. [ROOT], wife of Benjamin ROOT, Sr., in the [??]th year of her age. HARLEY.-On the 15th[?] inst., in this city, Mrs. Maria [HARLEY], wife of Rev. Samuel HARLEY, of Ephrata. [Elsewhere on the same page] SUDDEN DEATH.-Mrs. Maria HARLEY, wife of Rev. Samuel HARLEY, of Ephrata, died suddenly last Wednesday at the residence of her brother-in-law, Jacob L. GROSS, Esq., near Camden, N.J., while on a visit. She was a sister of Mr. Abrm. BAUMAN, a director of the Lancaster County Bank. BRUNNER.-On the 15th inst., in this city, Peter BRUNNER, in the 69th year of her[sic] age. [Elsewhere on the same page] Peter BRUNNER, aged 69 years, died at his residence in Prince street, on Wednesday afternoon last. He was the youngest of three brothers, who for 33 [55?] years have been engaged in the manufacture of the celebrated jack screws, bearing their name. In all that time there was never the slightest disagreement between the brothers. The surviving brothers are aged respectively 73 and 79 years. RUTH.-On the 15th[?] inst., Francis RUTH, aged 73 years and 27 days. [Elsewhere on the same page] Francis RUTH, Sr., one of our oldest and best known citizens, died at his residence in West Lemon street, on Wednesday last, aged 73 years. Mr. RUTH was a Lancaster county farmer of long standing, and a Democrat of the old Jackson school. His health having failed he was some months ago induced to quit farming and lead a more retired life in the city. For two weeks past he has been suffering with dropsy of the heart, which was the immediate cause of his death. ---------- [Elsewhere on the same page] MISSING.-About a month ago, an old citizen of Manor township, about a mile from Safe Harbor, named George GANTZ, left his home one night and has not since been heard from. It is supposed that domestic troubles drove him from his home, as his wife treated him very cruelly, and it is feared that he drowned himself in the river. He is about 60 years of age, and is highly respected in the neighborhood. If living, information of his whereabouts would be thankfully received by the neighbors. ---------- OBITUARY.-A correspondent writing from Liberty Square, Drumore township, announces the death of Joseph HARNER, an old and highly respected citizen of the adjoining township of Martic. Mr. HARNER died on the 14th inst., and had attained the unusual age of 87 years. He was a man of spotless integrity and great firmness of character. He left his native county, Montgomery, some 33 years ago, and purchased a home in Martic, where by his honest industry and economy he amassed considerable wealth. He was a soldier in the war of 1812, and remained a life long Democrat of the Jeffersonian School. He has been for years a constant subscriber to the Intelligencer, and an uncompromising opponent to the usurpations of Radicalism. ---------- The Lancaster Intelligencer: Wed. 29 June 1870: Page 3: Deaths SKILES.-On June 28th[?], Emily Greenwald [SKILES], daughter of John K. and Ada SKILES, aged 4 months and 5 days. The relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Wednesday at 5 P.M. from the residence of the parents on Shippen street. MILLER.-At the residence of his uncle, Dr. WIlliam REILEY, Baltimore, Edward Shriver [MILLER], son of George A. and Mary Emeline MILLER, formerly of this city. ROGERS.-On the 16th[?] inst., at Churchtown, Catharine C. [ROGERS], wife of the late Evan ROGERS and daughter of the late David JENKINS, Esq., in the 60th[??] year of her age. MORAR.-On the 23d inst., in this city, Mrs. Anne MORAR, in the [??]th year of her age. STONE.-On the 24th inst., in this city, Maggie [STONE], daughter of Lewis and Barbara STONE, aged 15[?] years and 7 months. BRENNER.-On the 23d inst., in Millersville, Emale[?] Cecelia [BRENNER], daughter of John G. and Anna M. BRENNER, in the 7th year of her age. ---------- [Elsewhere on the same page] SUDDEN DEATH.-Mrs. STAUFFER, wife of Mr. Emanuel STAUFFER, who resides near Millersville, this county, died suddenly on Sunday evening last. Mrs. Stauffer had been visiting her daughter, who resides on the Columbia turnpike, and was on her way to her home when her sudden death occurred. Mrs. S. was accompanied by her son and while they were driving along the road between the Columbia and Millersville turnpikes, near the new Meeting House, she remarked to him that she felt sick, and requested him not to drive fast, and to stop at a house near by. He complied with her request and was approaching a gate leading to the house when Mrs. S. expired. Dr. Hess, of Millersville, was sent for; the Doctor said that the deceased died from apoplexy. Mrs. STAUFFER was about fifty-five years. ---------- These and other Civil War era newspapers can be viewed online using the "Browse Archive" feature at: http://digitalnewspapers.libraries.psu.edu/