John Ewing Baily obituary, Waynesburg Republican, Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, 30 December 1915, page 1, column 5.
"Prominent Citizen Passes Away.
John Ewing Baily, Former County Commissioner, Dies at Carmichaels, in His Sixtieth Year.
John Ewing Baily, one of Greene county's prominent and highly esteemed citizens, died at his home in Carmichaels, Wednesday evening, December twenty-second. Mr. Baily had experienced ill health for a year or two past, but only about two months ago was it learned how serious his condition was and that he was suffering from cancer of the stomach. He had entered a hospital in Pittsburgh, for the purpose of undergoing a surgical operation, which was undertaken by a well known specialist, when it was discovered that the disease had progressed so far that it would soon prove fatal, and since the operation might shorten rather than prolong his life it was abandoned. A week or two later he was brought to his home and his condition gradually grew worse until his death.
Mr. Baily was born at Cumberland township, March 6, 1856, his death occurring in his 60th year. He was the son of Ellis B. and Harriet Gaddis Baily, and had spent his entire life in Cumberland township. His father was a large land owner and after receiving an education in the public schools and Greene Academy, J. Ewing Baily devoted his attention to farming and stockraising. In this occupation he was quite successful. He exhibited much enterprise in the care of his property and in raising fine live-stock. For a number of years he had been one of the board members of the Greene County Agricultural and Manufacturing society and contributed much to the success of the society's annual exhibitions.
He was for several years county chairman of the farmers' institutes held in Greene county. For fifteen years he served upon the school board of Cumberland township and was a leader in every enterprise for the improvement of his community and the county, in general.
In 1908 he was elected, on the Republican ticket, to the office of County Commissioner, entering upon his duties January 1, 1909. He served three years in that capacity and throughout the term he discharged his official obligations with fidelity and to the satisfaction of the tax-payers. He was for many years an influential member of the Republican party in this county.
He was one of the incorporators of the First National bank of Carmichaels, and had been its vice president since the bank was organized. He united with the Presbyterian church during his boyhood and for some years prior to his death was an elder in the church. He was a leader in Sunday school work and was one of the executive officers of the Greene County Sunday School Association. His life was marked by uprightness and he had the esteem of his friends and acquaintances.
He was united in marriage, Oct. 21, 1880, to Miss Eldora Mitchener, daughter of Wm. Mitchener, of Carmichaels. His wife and the following children survive him, this being the first break in the family circle: Harry F. Baily, of the firm of Randolph and Baily, insurance and real estate, Waynesburg; Wm. E. Baily, shoe merchant, Waynesburg; Richard L. Baily, cashier of the First National bank, Carmichaels; J. Howard Baily, Carmichaels; Miss Edna Baily, Karl and Kenneth Baily, at home.
Four brothers and one sister also are surviving: Eli G. Baily, George E. Baily, J. Edgar Baily, R. Lloyd Baily and Mrs. George F. Luse, all of near Carmichaels.
Funeral services were held at his home on Friday, Dec. 24, at 2:30 p. m., conducted by the Rev. E. B. Lawrence, pastor of the Carmichaels Presbyterian church. Interment in Laurel Point cemetery."
"Prominent Citizen Passes Away.
John Ewing Baily, Former County Commissioner, Dies at Carmichaels, in His Sixtieth Year.
John Ewing Baily, one of Greene county's prominent and highly esteemed citizens, died at his home in Carmichaels, Wednesday evening, December twenty-second. Mr. Baily had experienced ill health for a year or two past, but only about two months ago was it learned how serious his condition was and that he was suffering from cancer of the stomach. He had entered a hospital in Pittsburgh, for the purpose of undergoing a surgical operation, which was undertaken by a well known specialist, when it was discovered that the disease had progressed so far that it would soon prove fatal, and since the operation might shorten rather than prolong his life it was abandoned. A week or two later he was brought to his home and his condition gradually grew worse until his death.
Mr. Baily was born at Cumberland township, March 6, 1856, his death occurring in his 60th year. He was the son of Ellis B. and Harriet Gaddis Baily, and had spent his entire life in Cumberland township. His father was a large land owner and after receiving an education in the public schools and Greene Academy, J. Ewing Baily devoted his attention to farming and stockraising. In this occupation he was quite successful. He exhibited much enterprise in the care of his property and in raising fine live-stock. For a number of years he had been one of the board members of the Greene County Agricultural and Manufacturing society and contributed much to the success of the society's annual exhibitions.
He was for several years county chairman of the farmers' institutes held in Greene county. For fifteen years he served upon the school board of Cumberland township and was a leader in every enterprise for the improvement of his community and the county, in general.
In 1908 he was elected, on the Republican ticket, to the office of County Commissioner, entering upon his duties January 1, 1909. He served three years in that capacity and throughout the term he discharged his official obligations with fidelity and to the satisfaction of the tax-payers. He was for many years an influential member of the Republican party in this county.
He was one of the incorporators of the First National bank of Carmichaels, and had been its vice president since the bank was organized. He united with the Presbyterian church during his boyhood and for some years prior to his death was an elder in the church. He was a leader in Sunday school work and was one of the executive officers of the Greene County Sunday School Association. His life was marked by uprightness and he had the esteem of his friends and acquaintances.
He was united in marriage, Oct. 21, 1880, to Miss Eldora Mitchener, daughter of Wm. Mitchener, of Carmichaels. His wife and the following children survive him, this being the first break in the family circle: Harry F. Baily, of the firm of Randolph and Baily, insurance and real estate, Waynesburg; Wm. E. Baily, shoe merchant, Waynesburg; Richard L. Baily, cashier of the First National bank, Carmichaels; J. Howard Baily, Carmichaels; Miss Edna Baily, Karl and Kenneth Baily, at home.
Four brothers and one sister also are surviving: Eli G. Baily, George E. Baily, J. Edgar Baily, R. Lloyd Baily and Mrs. George F. Luse, all of near Carmichaels.
Funeral services were held at his home on Friday, Dec. 24, at 2:30 p. m., conducted by the Rev. E. B. Lawrence, pastor of the Carmichaels Presbyterian church. Interment in Laurel Point cemetery."
John Ewing Baily obituary, Waynesburg Republican, Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, 30 December 1915, page 1, column 5.
"Prominent Citizen Passes Away.
John Ewing Baily, Former County Commissioner, Dies at Carmichaels, in His Sixtieth Year.
John Ewing Baily, one of Greene county's prominent and highly esteemed citizens, died at his home in Carmichaels, Wednesday evening, December twenty-second. Mr. Baily had experienced ill health for a year or two past, but only about two months ago was it learned how serious his condition was and that he was suffering from cancer of the stomach. He had entered a hospital in Pittsburgh, for the purpose of undergoing a surgical operation, which was undertaken by a well known specialist, when it was discovered that the disease had progressed so far that it would soon prove fatal, and since the operation might shorten rather than prolong his life it was abandoned. A week or two later he was brought to his home and his condition gradually grew worse until his death.
Mr. Baily was born at Cumberland township, March 6, 1856, his death occurring in his 60th year. He was the son of Ellis B. and Harriet Gaddis Baily, and had spent his entire life in Cumberland township. His father was a large land owner and after receiving an education in the public schools and Greene Academy, J. Ewing Baily devoted his attention to farming and stockraising. In this occupation he was quite successful. He exhibited much enterprise in the care of his property and in raising fine live-stock. For a number of years he had been one of the board members of the Greene County Agricultural and Manufacturing society and contributed much to the success of the society's annual exhibitions.
He was for several years county chairman of the farmers' institutes held in Greene county. For fifteen years he served upon the school board of Cumberland township and was a leader in every enterprise for the improvement of his community and the county, in general.
In 1908 he was elected, on the Republican ticket, to the office of County Commissioner, entering upon his duties January 1, 1909. He served three years in that capacity and throughout the term he discharged his official obligations with fidelity and to the satisfaction of the tax-payers. He was for many years an influential member of the Republican party in this county.
He was one of the incorporators of the First National bank of Carmichaels, and had been its vice president since the bank was organized. He united with the Presbyterian church during his boyhood and for some years prior to his death was an elder in the church. He was a leader in Sunday school work and was one of the executive officers of the Greene County Sunday School Association. His life was marked by uprightness and he had the esteem of his friends and acquaintances.
He was united in marriage, Oct. 21, 1880, to Miss Eldora Mitchener, daughter of Wm. Mitchener, of Carmichaels. His wife and the following children survive him, this being the first break in the family circle: Harry F. Baily, of the firm of Randolph and Baily, insurance and real estate, Waynesburg; Wm. E. Baily, shoe merchant, Waynesburg; Richard L. Baily, cashier of the First National bank, Carmichaels; J. Howard Baily, Carmichaels; Miss Edna Baily, Karl and Kenneth Baily, at home.
Four brothers and one sister also are surviving: Eli G. Baily, George E. Baily, J. Edgar Baily, R. Lloyd Baily and Mrs. George F. Luse, all of near Carmichaels.
Funeral services were held at his home on Friday, Dec. 24, at 2:30 p. m., conducted by the Rev. E. B. Lawrence, pastor of the Carmichaels Presbyterian church. Interment in Laurel Point cemetery."
"Prominent Citizen Passes Away.
John Ewing Baily, Former County Commissioner, Dies at Carmichaels, in His Sixtieth Year.
John Ewing Baily, one of Greene county's prominent and highly esteemed citizens, died at his home in Carmichaels, Wednesday evening, December twenty-second. Mr. Baily had experienced ill health for a year or two past, but only about two months ago was it learned how serious his condition was and that he was suffering from cancer of the stomach. He had entered a hospital in Pittsburgh, for the purpose of undergoing a surgical operation, which was undertaken by a well known specialist, when it was discovered that the disease had progressed so far that it would soon prove fatal, and since the operation might shorten rather than prolong his life it was abandoned. A week or two later he was brought to his home and his condition gradually grew worse until his death.
Mr. Baily was born at Cumberland township, March 6, 1856, his death occurring in his 60th year. He was the son of Ellis B. and Harriet Gaddis Baily, and had spent his entire life in Cumberland township. His father was a large land owner and after receiving an education in the public schools and Greene Academy, J. Ewing Baily devoted his attention to farming and stockraising. In this occupation he was quite successful. He exhibited much enterprise in the care of his property and in raising fine live-stock. For a number of years he had been one of the board members of the Greene County Agricultural and Manufacturing society and contributed much to the success of the society's annual exhibitions.
He was for several years county chairman of the farmers' institutes held in Greene county. For fifteen years he served upon the school board of Cumberland township and was a leader in every enterprise for the improvement of his community and the county, in general.
In 1908 he was elected, on the Republican ticket, to the office of County Commissioner, entering upon his duties January 1, 1909. He served three years in that capacity and throughout the term he discharged his official obligations with fidelity and to the satisfaction of the tax-payers. He was for many years an influential member of the Republican party in this county.
He was one of the incorporators of the First National bank of Carmichaels, and had been its vice president since the bank was organized. He united with the Presbyterian church during his boyhood and for some years prior to his death was an elder in the church. He was a leader in Sunday school work and was one of the executive officers of the Greene County Sunday School Association. His life was marked by uprightness and he had the esteem of his friends and acquaintances.
He was united in marriage, Oct. 21, 1880, to Miss Eldora Mitchener, daughter of Wm. Mitchener, of Carmichaels. His wife and the following children survive him, this being the first break in the family circle: Harry F. Baily, of the firm of Randolph and Baily, insurance and real estate, Waynesburg; Wm. E. Baily, shoe merchant, Waynesburg; Richard L. Baily, cashier of the First National bank, Carmichaels; J. Howard Baily, Carmichaels; Miss Edna Baily, Karl and Kenneth Baily, at home.
Four brothers and one sister also are surviving: Eli G. Baily, George E. Baily, J. Edgar Baily, R. Lloyd Baily and Mrs. George F. Luse, all of near Carmichaels.
Funeral services were held at his home on Friday, Dec. 24, at 2:30 p. m., conducted by the Rev. E. B. Lawrence, pastor of the Carmichaels Presbyterian church. Interment in Laurel Point cemetery."
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