James P. Laird, an aged veteran and printer, died at his home in this place, Saturday, April 12, 1913, at 3:30 p.m. after a brief illness from neuralgia of the heart. Mr. Laird had been in failing health for some years, but the watchful care of his devoted wife, added to his comfort and guarded against any exertion. On Saturday morning he arose not feeling well complaining of a rushing from heart to head. After eating breakfast he felt better. But about 11 o'clock while in the sitting room fell over. His wife, who was with him, quickly summoned Dr. E. E. Moore and did all that medical skill could suggest, but all was to no avail.
James Power Laird was a son of the late Dr. John M. and Julia (Power) Laird and was born in Millerstown, this county, Jan. 20, 1837. He was aged 76 years, 2 months and 22 days. In 1840 he came to this place with his parents, where he spent most of his life. On July, 16, 1864, he enlisted in the 100 day service in Company E, under Capt., Joel F. Fredericks, and was made sergeant, but before the expiration of his term of enlistment, he re-enlisted in Co. G, Ninth Penn's Calvary, serving until the end of the war with credit to himself and honor to his country. Upon his return from the war he assumed the foremanship of the Advocate which position he had for many years.
On June 28, 1870, he was joined in wedlock with Miss Maggie Bowerman at Hamilton, O. One daughter was born to this union, who died in infancy. Mrs. Laird died February 22, 1893, Mr. Laird was again united in marriage with Miss Matilda McElwee, who survives him.
In the death of Mr. Laird this town loses one of its best citizens. He was a man of positives convictions and did not hesitate to express them fearlessly. He was always found on the side of right on all moral issues. He was a conscientious christian gentleman and had been a consistent member of the Presbyterian church since September 5, 1874. As long as his health permitted he was a regular attendant at all the services. In politics he was a Republican, but did nt hesitate to speak against the Machine and the liquor traffic.
Funeral services were held from his late home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, his pastor, Rev. I Potter Hayes, officiating, assisted by R. F. McClean, of Mechanicsburg, Pa., a former pastor. A male quintet rendered two selections, "Lead Kindly Light" and "Abide With Me". The floral tributes were beautiful. Honary pallbearers were Hon. Chas. A. Barnett, Hon. William Grier and Comrades J. A. McCroskey and C. T. Clegg. The active pallbearers, Hon. Jas. W. McKee, Elmer H. Tressler, Harry Shellenhammer, Jas. S. McGee, H. E. Sheibly and Wm. C. Lebo. Interment was made in the cemetery.
[The Perry County Times (New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania) - Thursday, April 17, 1913]
James Power Laird was a son of the late Dr. John M. and Julia (Power) Laird and was born in Millerstown, this county, Jan. 20, 1837. He was aged 76 years, 2 months and 22 days. In 1840 he came to this place with his parents, where he spent most of his life. On July, 16, 1864, he enlisted in the 100 day service in Company E, under Capt., Joel F. Fredericks, and was made sergeant, but before the expiration of his term of enlistment, he re-enlisted in Co. G, Ninth Penn's Calvary, serving until the end of the war with credit to himself and honor to his country. Upon his return from the war he assumed the foremanship of the Advocate which position he had for many years.
On June 28, 1870, he was joined in wedlock with Miss Maggie Bowerman at Hamilton, O. One daughter was born to this union, who died in infancy. Mrs. Laird died February 22, 1893, Mr. Laird was again united in marriage with Miss Matilda McElwee, who survives him.
In the death of Mr. Laird this town loses one of its best citizens. He was a man of positives convictions and did not hesitate to express them fearlessly. He was always found on the side of right on all moral issues. He was a conscientious christian gentleman and had been a consistent member of the Presbyterian church since September 5, 1874. As long as his health permitted he was a regular attendant at all the services. In politics he was a Republican, but did nt hesitate to speak against the Machine and the liquor traffic.
Funeral services were held from his late home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, his pastor, Rev. I Potter Hayes, officiating, assisted by R. F. McClean, of Mechanicsburg, Pa., a former pastor. A male quintet rendered two selections, "Lead Kindly Light" and "Abide With Me". The floral tributes were beautiful. Honary pallbearers were Hon. Chas. A. Barnett, Hon. William Grier and Comrades J. A. McCroskey and C. T. Clegg. The active pallbearers, Hon. Jas. W. McKee, Elmer H. Tressler, Harry Shellenhammer, Jas. S. McGee, H. E. Sheibly and Wm. C. Lebo. Interment was made in the cemetery.
[The Perry County Times (New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania) - Thursday, April 17, 1913]
James P. Laird, an aged veteran and printer, died at his home in this place, Saturday, April 12, 1913, at 3:30 p.m. after a brief illness from neuralgia of the heart. Mr. Laird had been in failing health for some years, but the watchful care of his devoted wife, added to his comfort and guarded against any exertion. On Saturday morning he arose not feeling well complaining of a rushing from heart to head. After eating breakfast he felt better. But about 11 o'clock while in the sitting room fell over. His wife, who was with him, quickly summoned Dr. E. E. Moore and did all that medical skill could suggest, but all was to no avail.
James Power Laird was a son of the late Dr. John M. and Julia (Power) Laird and was born in Millerstown, this county, Jan. 20, 1837. He was aged 76 years, 2 months and 22 days. In 1840 he came to this place with his parents, where he spent most of his life. On July, 16, 1864, he enlisted in the 100 day service in Company E, under Capt., Joel F. Fredericks, and was made sergeant, but before the expiration of his term of enlistment, he re-enlisted in Co. G, Ninth Penn's Calvary, serving until the end of the war with credit to himself and honor to his country. Upon his return from the war he assumed the foremanship of the Advocate which position he had for many years.
On June 28, 1870, he was joined in wedlock with Miss Maggie Bowerman at Hamilton, O. One daughter was born to this union, who died in infancy. Mrs. Laird died February 22, 1893, Mr. Laird was again united in marriage with Miss Matilda McElwee, who survives him.
In the death of Mr. Laird this town loses one of its best citizens. He was a man of positives convictions and did not hesitate to express them fearlessly. He was always found on the side of right on all moral issues. He was a conscientious christian gentleman and had been a consistent member of the Presbyterian church since September 5, 1874. As long as his health permitted he was a regular attendant at all the services. In politics he was a Republican, but did nt hesitate to speak against the Machine and the liquor traffic.
Funeral services were held from his late home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, his pastor, Rev. I Potter Hayes, officiating, assisted by R. F. McClean, of Mechanicsburg, Pa., a former pastor. A male quintet rendered two selections, "Lead Kindly Light" and "Abide With Me". The floral tributes were beautiful. Honary pallbearers were Hon. Chas. A. Barnett, Hon. William Grier and Comrades J. A. McCroskey and C. T. Clegg. The active pallbearers, Hon. Jas. W. McKee, Elmer H. Tressler, Harry Shellenhammer, Jas. S. McGee, H. E. Sheibly and Wm. C. Lebo. Interment was made in the cemetery.
[The Perry County Times (New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania) - Thursday, April 17, 1913]
James Power Laird was a son of the late Dr. John M. and Julia (Power) Laird and was born in Millerstown, this county, Jan. 20, 1837. He was aged 76 years, 2 months and 22 days. In 1840 he came to this place with his parents, where he spent most of his life. On July, 16, 1864, he enlisted in the 100 day service in Company E, under Capt., Joel F. Fredericks, and was made sergeant, but before the expiration of his term of enlistment, he re-enlisted in Co. G, Ninth Penn's Calvary, serving until the end of the war with credit to himself and honor to his country. Upon his return from the war he assumed the foremanship of the Advocate which position he had for many years.
On June 28, 1870, he was joined in wedlock with Miss Maggie Bowerman at Hamilton, O. One daughter was born to this union, who died in infancy. Mrs. Laird died February 22, 1893, Mr. Laird was again united in marriage with Miss Matilda McElwee, who survives him.
In the death of Mr. Laird this town loses one of its best citizens. He was a man of positives convictions and did not hesitate to express them fearlessly. He was always found on the side of right on all moral issues. He was a conscientious christian gentleman and had been a consistent member of the Presbyterian church since September 5, 1874. As long as his health permitted he was a regular attendant at all the services. In politics he was a Republican, but did nt hesitate to speak against the Machine and the liquor traffic.
Funeral services were held from his late home on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, his pastor, Rev. I Potter Hayes, officiating, assisted by R. F. McClean, of Mechanicsburg, Pa., a former pastor. A male quintet rendered two selections, "Lead Kindly Light" and "Abide With Me". The floral tributes were beautiful. Honary pallbearers were Hon. Chas. A. Barnett, Hon. William Grier and Comrades J. A. McCroskey and C. T. Clegg. The active pallbearers, Hon. Jas. W. McKee, Elmer H. Tressler, Harry Shellenhammer, Jas. S. McGee, H. E. Sheibly and Wm. C. Lebo. Interment was made in the cemetery.
[The Perry County Times (New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania) - Thursday, April 17, 1913]
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