CENTRE 00.3 GRAND OLD MAN
IS ULAIMeD BY DEATH,
Uolonei I), ¥, Fortney Succumbs to Hesrt
Disease Wille Seated in Chair in His
Law Gtlice, Was Born and Kaleed West
of Usnire Hall,
Colonel David F. Fortney, the nestor
of the Centre county bar, and one of the
most forceful and manly men in Central
Pennsylvania, passed away Monday
afternoon at two o'clock, while seated in
& chair in his law office in Bellefonte.
Mr, Fortney had been a sufferer from
heart trouble for some time, yet no one
anticipated any serious results, conse-
quently the announcement of his death
came as a great shock to his legion of
friends.
yw Colonel Fortney was born and raised
about two miles west of Centre Hall, in
the vicinity of the Gregg ore banks.
The date of his birth was September 11,
1543, hence he was in his seventy-third
year, Ie was the third in line to be
named David, both his father and grand»
father being named David Fortney.
Lhe deceased's father came to Centre
county when & young man of twenty-
three years and learned the carpenter
trade.
in Penns Valley were
him,
Many houses and bank barns
constructed by
Mr. Fortney is survived by one son,
David Paul Fortney, lisq,, of Bellefonte,
who was with his father
His wife preceded
Fu-
neral services will be held this ( Thurs-
) morning at late snd
burial Bellefonte. Rev. Mec-
Kinney, of the Presbyterian church, of
associated in
the practice of law.
aim Lo the grave some years ago.
home,
day Lis
made in
which Mr, Fortney was an active and
cousistent member, will officiate.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH,
David I, Fortney, practically speak-
ing, was reared among agricultural pur-
suits,
the neighboring schools of the
ws
township
He was in attendance at the
academy at Pine Grove Mills, during
which time he walked three
His early education was such
allorded.
over
nies
each day every in the week, and
Was ne
day
ver tardy. While atthe academ y
with
included, enlisted
for the war in Company D, 14th P., V,
i., under the commaad of Col. James A.
Beaver, afterward Governor of Penusyl-
Vania,
in August, 1562, young Fortney,
» ’ o o
others, the principal
in less than a year, however,
discharged
service for disability arising
while
the young man lortoey was
Irom the
from [lever contracted therein,
Acad-
and Iater taught
White
in Ferguson township,
ie thea returned to Pine Grove
emmy ior some months,
a Uve-montl i: Of school at
Hall school hou
receiving $20 per mouth for his services,
From April 20, 1504, to the last of Se p-
teuber, 1300, he attended what was
kuown as Vermillion Institute, st Hay-
Ulio, was
Vietlendori, aad
esvilie, which in of
cliarge
Rev, S. was an excels
lent school, where he received quite a
liberal education in higher mathematics,
Greek
languages. On returning from Hayes-
sciences, and in the Latin and
Ville, Le taught one term of school in
Decat
Early
a lawyer, and with this end ia
atilended and
ur wwnship, Clearfield county.
in lie Le nade to be
, he
lasught probably
otherwise would
ln the spring of 1867 he
tae
Urvis, of Bellefoute, and
up ois mung
view
SCLOOI,
longer than he have
entered
John
aone,
the law ollice o1 late Hoan, iH.
while reading
whatever
aw dud, for hus board, Work
Was Lo De done on bus preceptor's place
of some three ac res, which comprised ao
orciaard and garden, He was admitted
to the bar April 30, 1569, having practi-
cally worked his own way through
school, and maiotained himself by work
part of the time while studying law.
From the very first he took high rank
as a lawyer, and gained and held the re-
gpect of his colleagues, and had acquired
& line practice, when he, Lo some extent
lost his hearing. While this in no Way
injured his ability as a lawyer, nor inter-
it did to
& certain extent prevent him from en-
court. As an advo-
was recognized by the
bar and the public, and he was frequent-
fered with him as a counselor,
EAgiog In trials in
Cale us ability
ly employed in cases simply to make the
argument 0 the jury because
recoguized ability in this line.
of his
But for
there was nc public
position his (riends would not have Leen
Willing to give him, and which he would
not have honorably filled, He was
chairman of the Democratic County
Committee in 1871, and again in 1879,
and in 1577 was elected district attorney
of the county for a term of three years,
by the largest majority, which up to
that time, in a straight contest between
two candidates, had been given for
He was frequently
be a candidate for the
Legislature, and just as often refused.
He was widely known as the Democratic
* War-borse ” of Centre county. For
any years he took an active part in
State aud county campaigus, He was
always wa demand as a campaign orator,
sud was a great favarite with the people
of the county. No man in the county
has at any time done more or better
work for the continued success of the
rty, in both county sud State, than
hdp Mr. Fortuey, and no man in the
parly bad more loyal and devoted
friends than he,
From January, 1882, to January, 1888,
Mr. Fortney was solicitor of the county,
aud from January, 1801, to 1807 he held
the same otfice, snd in examining soe
counts that pass through the commis~
sioner’s otlice he has been no respecter
of persons in lopping ofl unnecessary ex-
peuse or iu cutting down bills, The
Public will never fully know the actus
this misfortune,
MALY years.
Mupotuned Ww
service he was to them in this capacity.
During his first term (January, 1882, to
January, 1888) through his efforts there
was collected and paid over to the
treasury of the county over $32,000.
The fund arose frow a lot of old claims
which the county held against various
townships in and outside of the county,
Every member of the bar was arrayed
against him, but feeling sure he was
right, he pushed the claims, and at the
end of about three years’ litigation, the
county was successful in every case,
Mr. Fortney was a writer of recog-
nized ability, and editorials occasionally
from his pen were well received and
favorably spoken of. In April, 1894, he
was appointed postmaster at Bellefonte,
and it is worthy of note that in the con-
test for the place he was backed by the
entire bar and the largest and best busi-
ness interests of the place. The office
was conducted in a business iike manner
on business principles. Strong partisan
as he was, politics did not enter into the
discharge of his official duties. As a
citizen he stood high among the ener-
getic and progressive men of the com-
munity in which he lived, and likely did
as much for the good of the public and
its advancement as any of the promi-
nent men among whom he lived.
In 1882 he was made a member of the
school board of Bellefonte and for a
number of years served as president,
During his term of office the schools
made wonderful progress and he took
more pride in what he did in this line of
work than in anything else in the course
of his life.
In 1879, when the Amendment to the
Constitution of the State, prohibiting
the manufacture and sale of intoxicating
liquors in the State, was before the
people for adoption, he went into the
campaign for the Amendment with all
his well-known energy and enthusiasm,
and for a period exfending over two
months he made speeches in every part
of the county, and did much to aid in
securing for the Amendment the very
large majority that was given it by the
people of Centre county.
On September 19, 1876. he was mar-
Sarah E. Huey, a native of
Harris township, and to them were born
two children (twins ) : David Paul, the
fourth in line to be called David ; and
Katy H., who died in her tenth year,
A pe
DEATHS,
ried to
An obituary notice on the death of
the Rev. George W. Leisher, formerly
pastor of the Lutheran church at
Boalsburg, appeared in the Lutheran
Church Work and Observer, last week.
Rev. Lelsher was born at Chambers
burg, August 16, 15837, and died in
Cleveland, Friday, March 24th.
He taught schoo! at Boalsburg and
while there was given the opportunity
for which he had been looking to pre-
pare for the gospel ministry. He be-
came a private student of the Rev, J.
I. Williame, pastor loci, and pursued
his studies with diligeoce. He was
ordained by the Central Pennsylvania
synod, in session at Lewistown, in
1872, and served with signal fidelity
and success the following psatorates:
Fayetteville, Manorville, McAllister-
ville, Dupecannon, Boalsburg, and
Zion's church, Buffalo, N. Y. While
in the Pittsburgh Synod he served
that body as secretary and president,
aud was also president of the Central
Pennsylvania Synod during his
service there. He was frequently sent
as a delegate to the meetings of the
General Synod and was greatly be-
loved for hissweet Christian Character
by all who knew him.
Luther E. Btover, a respected citi
zen of Aaronsburg, died at his home
Iate Monday night, following a
paralytic siroke which he sustained
Friday previous. He was born in
February, 1853, consequently was past
gixty-three years of age, Forty years
ago be married Miss Anns Meyer, who
survives bim with uno children. One
brother and one sister are left to
mourn his loss, namely, Charles
Htover, of State Uollege, and Mrs. (.
G. Bright, of Asronsburg,
Fuoperal services will be held Friday
morning at 10:30 o'clock in the
Lutheran church st Aaronsburg, in-
termeut following in the Lutheran
cemelery at that place. His pastor,
Rev. M. D. Geesey, will have charge
of the services,
Conrad Auman, an aged resident of
(Georges Valley, died at the home of
his step-daughter, Mre, J. D. Wagner,
Wednesday night at 11:30 o'clock.
Early in the day he bad visited a
neighbor, Asher Confer, and while
there was stricken with paralysis and
remained unconscious until death re-
lieved him, Deceased was aged seven~
ty-four years and was a retired farmer.
Ope daughter survives him-——Mrs,
Henry Lingle~~of Poe Valley ; also
one brother, Jacob Auman, of Green
Brier,
Funeral services were held Bonday
morning in the Mountain Church in
Georges Valley and burial made in the
cemetery close by. Rev, Miller, of the
Evangelical church, officiated.
A MAP A——
Spring Mills W, ©, T. U, Meeting,
The Bpring Mills W. ©. T. U. will
meet at the home of Miss Ida Long, in
Bpring Mille, Wednesday afternoon,
May 8rd. A good turnout of members
is desired at this time in order that
the yearly dues may be coliected,
ME YODER WAS VLEASED,
Good Horses sonpped Up By Farmers at
High Figures at Tuesday's Sale, Sale
Totals Over 87,000
BR. OC. Yoder vold a load of Kansas
horses in Oentre Hall, Tuesday after.
noon, the sale of which totaled $7349.
There appeared to be a big demand for
good animals and as Mr. Yoder bad
an extra fine lot on hand this time
there was spirited bidding to get
possession of thew. A large crowd
was present and the diamond was
crowded with automobiles, the wet
weather affording the farmers an
opportunity to attend the sale. One
team bought straight $500, while the
best price on a slugle horse was $266,
The purchasers, prices paid, and ave: -
age price is given below :
George Bearson, 1
W. F. Benlfer, 1.........
Thomas Shively, 1
J. Zimmerman, 4
Adam Relish, 1
William Mayes, 1
William Hoy, 1
Harry Gillmore, 1
Thomas Miller, 1
Bruce Rossman, 1
F. W, Keister, 1 .........
J. H. Btrickler, 1
F. E. Wieland,
W. T. Winklebis
Lee Weber, 1
1. J. Yoder, 1
A. B,. Meyer, |
i. Rossman, 2
i. B. Bhe
J. EK. Frohm
W. L. Ware, 1
cnnenss § 466 00
5 OO
HO OO
8 50
} 00
2 BO
Ch
¢ per head
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Harves-Marray,
L. G. Barnes, the local Btate For-
ester, and Miss Gertrude Murray, of
Philadeiphis, were united in marriage
in the City of Brotherly Love, Mon-
day. morniog. The ceremony took
piace in one of the city churches. The
following day the bride and groom re-
turned to Centre Hall and will make
their home with the Istter’s mother.
The Reporter extends congratuls-
lations,
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LOCALS
Attend the horse sale at the Gelss
livery stables in Bellefonte, Baturday.
D. W. Bradford is beautifying the
interior of his home with paint, F.
sm. Ackerman is doing the work,
There will be a sale of good horses at
the Gelss livery stables in Bellefonte,
Baturday.
Miss Rebecca Derstine
froma State College over
vacation period,
home
Easter
WES
the
Miss Helen Harper, of Bellefonte,
spent a few days last week at the OG,
H. Emerick home,
Asron Thomas ia laying the founds-
tion for a twosstory carpenter shop on
his lot on Hofler street,
home on
illness of
H. Kartz,
Mr. and Mre, J. 8, Getchell and son
Wendell, of Youngwood, spent the
Easter season al the 'Bquire Bruogart
home.
Marie
Haturday oo
her mncthier, Mrs,
Rurtz was
scoount of the
Rev.) D.
& Miss
Mr. Manone, who was snoonnced to
lecture in the Reformed chureh to-
pight { Fbureday), has been obliged to
cancel his engsgement,
Mre. Mary SBhoop is back to her
home agaio after au absence of several
mouthe. Most of the lime she wae
away from town was spent in Alioons,
F. P. Geary sseisted Harry Rah],
of Bellefonte, in the latter's tonsorial
parlor during the rush incident to the
Odd Fellows’ celebration on Wedpes-
day.
George Bmith, of Bellefonte, was
stricken with paralysis Bunday morn-
ing and his condition is regarded as
critical. His slater and brother, Mre,
C. W. Peunington and T. L. Bmitb,
of this place, are at bis aide,
D. Sparr Wert, one of the energetic
young farmers of lower Penns Valley,
was in town Tuesday to attend the
horse sale. He had just returned from
a trip to Lewistown where he dic
posed of an suto load of apples.
Morris M, Geary, a brother of F. P.
Geary, of thie place, died at Yeager-
town Monday night following an ill-
ness of some months resulting from a
nervous breakdown. His age was
thirty-seven years. He was formerly
employed in Burnham works, He
was a native of Millheim and leaves a
widow and five children. Funeral
services will be held Friday afternoon
snd burial made at Yeagertown.
Those who were present at the Belle-
foute High school’s presentation of “A
Modern Knight''—a three-act comedy
~in the Grange hall, Tuesday evening,
were well pleased wilh the perfor.
mance of these young people. The
entertainment was very creditable and
the parts were most admirably taken.
Miss Pauline Johnston, in the role of
Mise Bettie Annesley, showed marked
ability , and captivated her sudience
by her charming manner. The High
school orchestra rendered excellent
music between acts,
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EN DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE =~
letters of administration on the estate
of Mrs. Effie Taylor, laste of Potter township,
Letters of administration on the above estate
having been duly granted to the unde
wou oapectit) all
ven : 0 the
A. J, WEAVER, Administrator,
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