Lt.-Col. Harry S. Hale

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Husband Lt.-Col. Harry S. Hale ¹

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           Born: 12 Aug 1852 - Lewistown, Mifflin Co, PA 1
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           Died: 24 May 1889 - Bellefonte, Centre Co, PA 1
         Buried:  - Lewistown, Mifflin Co, PA

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         Father: Dr. Elias W. Hale (1824-1892) 2
         Mother: Ellen Louise Steely (      -      ) 3

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General Notes: Husband - Lt.-Col. Harry S. Hale

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In early boyhood he attended school at Reedsville, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, and in 1864 came with his father to Bellefonte, where he continued his studies under the tuition of the Rev. J. C. Laverty, an Episcopal minister, and at the academy under the presidency of Prof. Murray. In 1869-70, he was in attendance at Phillips Academy, in Exeter, New Hampshire. He next was one year at Hopkins Grammar School, of New Haven, Connecticut. Afterward he spent two years at Lehigh University, at Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. At this time he was in poor health, and he passed a year or more in the lumber regions of Minnesota. He returned East and spent a year on his father's farm at Mill Creek, in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. In 1874 he took an interest in the flouring-mill of Gerberich, Hale & Co., of Bellefonte, and remained actively engaged in that business until the time of his death.
Perhaps the military history of Harry Hale was the most notable part of his life, and by these relations he became widely known among some of the most prominent military officers in the State. In June, 1880, largely through his efforts, Company B, of Bellefonte, was organized, he being one of the signers of the application. He was at that time elected second lieutenant of the company, in all the affairs of which he took a prominent part. This company became Company B, of the 5th Regiment of the N. G. of Pennsylvania. He was soon appointed adjutant of the regiment, and in 1887 he was elected lieutenant-colonel, which relation he sustained to the 5th Regiment until shortly before his death, filling the position with credit to himself, and to those he represented; but in April, 1889, he was compelled to resign the office on account of failing health.
He was a stanch Republican, and in 1886 the party nominated and elected him, over a strong opposition, chief burgess of Bellefonte. During this time he gained the confidence of the people, and was re-elected for a second term. While serving in this capacity, he was always kind and affable to many who at times did not deserve his sympathy. He was obliging, and at all times ready to bestow a favor. Brave and courageous, standing up for the right, whether politically or in pursuance of his duty as a public officer, Col. Hale was a young man possessing these qualities, which claimed the admiration of all, and made him a man of great promise. He was a gentleman of commanding appearance, being six feet in height, and otherwise magnificently proportioned. When appearing in rank he was a very conspicuous figure. He was kind, honest and true, having a large heart, not only for the rich, but for the poorer class of people, aiding them by deeds of generosity. He was prominent in Masonic circles, having been for ten years or more a member of the fraternity, belonging to both the Commandery and Chapter. He took a great interest in all of their proceedings. The death of Col. Hale occurred at Bellefonte, and he was given one of the most imposing and impressive funerals. His remains were interred at Lewistown, whither they were accompanied by Company B, with the field and staff officers of the 5th Regiment, and a body of Masons from Bellefonte.

1 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 79.

2 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 71, 78.

3 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clearfield, Jefferson and Clarion. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 78.