Vitals: Obits: Nickle, William E., Indiana Co 

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William E. Nickle - It was a shock to most persons when the death of William E. Nickle was announced, as but few knew of his serious illness.  It has been but a very few days since his familiar face was seen on our streets.  Many of our citizens were loth to believe that he was dead, he had always been so active, braving all conditions of weather, and overcoming every obstacle.  The universal comment was, "Is it true that William Nickle is dead?"  But, sad as it was, he died Saturday, April 13, 1895, of Bright's disease.
 
The deceased was a son of William Nickle, deceased, and was born April 13, 1830, in what is now known as Cherryhill Township, on the farm now occupied by Samuel Allison.  His father afterwards moved to a farm near Taylorsville, where he died in 1844, leaving a family of six sons and one daughter: Archibald, James, Mary, William, Joseph, John, and Andrew, who died early in life.  William remained at home assisting to clear out the farm, until he attained his manhood.  He afterward engaged in lumbering on the Susquehanna river.
 
On April 13, 1854, he was married to Miss Margaret Hamilton, daughter of the late John Hamilton, whose death notice was published in the Progress of April 3.  Mr. Nickle was the father of seven children:  Isabella, John, Mary, married to Mr. Pogue North; Nora, married to Dr. E.H. Dickie; James, Olive, and Willie, who died some time ago.
 
Mr. Nickle located on a farm in East Mahoning Township, near Georgeville.  He was a very successful farmer and stockraiser.  But few persons in this county were more generally and favorably known than he.  In addition to his farming, he was the most extensive stock dealer in Indiana county.  No one person in the county has paid out more money to the farmers and stock growers than he.  There are but few farms in the county that he has not visited at some time, purchasing their horses, cattle, sheep, and hogs.  He was ever a welcome visitor, possessed of a happy and genial disposition, and a man of correct habits; his word was always at par, and he had the confidence and respect of all.
 
He was a good citizen, taking an active part in all the affairs of his county.  In his home he was kind and hospitable.  He was a consistent and active member of the United Presbyterian church, interested in all the operations of the church and a liberal contributor to all of its funds.  It is a singular coincident that he was born on the 13th day of April, was married on the 13th day of April, and died on the 13th day of April.
 
The funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. D.M. Ewing, last Monday and his body laid to rest in the burying ground connected with the Mahoning U.P. Church.  Thus ends the life of one of Indiana county's most respected citizens.  We extend our most tender sympathy to the sorrowing family.