Blair County Pennsylvania Obituaries and Death Notices
The Altoona Mirror, Altoona, PA
Saturday, July 25, 1903.
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Death Came Suddenly
William F. Vaughn Died of Exhaustion at Midnight Last Night
William F. Vaughn, the well-known brick manufacturer, died last midnight at the home of his father-in-law, Isaac Glover, at 810 Eighteen avenue. His demise was rather sudden in view of the fact that he had been ill only a few days. He had been suffering with heat exhaustion, and was annoyed by continuous vomiting, as a result of a bad stomach. About midnight he asked his wife to assist him out of bed. She gave him a drink of water, and he fell back dead. Coroner McCartney will not hold an inquest.
Deceased was born in Duncansville, November 9, 1861. He came to Altoona with his parents while yet a boy. After he left school he engaged in the manufacture of brick, with his father. They conducted the brick plant at Eldorado until the death of his father, after which he conducted the business himself until last spring when he sold out. He was still employed at the plant, however. He was wedded to Annie Glover sixteen years ago. He leaves his wife, who is at present ill, his mother, Mrs. M. J. Vaughn, and these brothers and sisters: Robert, the street commissioner, Joseph, Mrs. John Drass, Mrs. Frank Jamison, and Misses Lizzie and Bertha, all of Altoona. Deceased was a member of the Sacred Heat Catholic church, where mass will be celebrated at 8 o'clock on Monday. Interment will be made in St. John's cemetery.
The Altoona Mirror, Altoona, PA
Saturday, July 25, 1903.
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Injuries Proved Fatal
Jacob Renner Run Over by Train of Dirt Cars on New Portage Railroad
Last evening, Jacob Renner, who for many years lived at the Foot of Ten above Duncansville, was fatally injured on the New Portage railroad.
He was employed as a laborer by Contractor Kerlaugh. He was riding house on a dinkey engine, hauling a train of dirt cars, and attempted to get off, before the train stopped. He was thrown to the track and the engine and first car ran over his right arm and shoulder, crushing them in a terrible manner.
He was given prompt attention and later brought to this city and taken to the hospital, where, after an examination had been made, it was seen that nothing could be done for the unfortunate man towards saving his life. His relatives were sent for and a number of them were at his bedside when he died at 11 o'clock last night.
Deceased was aged 62 years. He is survived by five children: Mrs. William Ressler, Mrs. Charles Ca(?)nes, Charles, Joseph and Calvin, all living at the Head of Ten, and two brothers, Isaac, on Lakemont, and Abraham whose whereabouts in unknown.
Corner McCartney is investigating the death. The remains were given in charge of Undertaker Lynch to be prepared for burial. They will be taken to his home on the 6:20 train this evening. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon, interment to be made in the Carson Valley cemetery.
The Altoona Mirror, Altoona, PA
Saturday, July 25, 1903.
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Brought home for burial
The body of Harry G. Woods, the former resident of this city, who was killed in the Pitcairn yard Thursday morning, was brought to this city on the main line express this morning and the funeral took place from the station. Interment in Fairview cemetery.
The Altoona Mirror, Altoona, PA
Tuesday, July 28, 1903
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Additional Deaths
Mrs. Mary Hinkle
Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ross Stiver, 410 Second avenue, this morning at 3 o'clock, after an illness of several yars, being a paralytic the past five years. Her maiden name was Miss Mary Maria Filby, and she was born in Wrightsville, Pa., September 20, 1831. She was married to Mr. John Hinkle fifty-four years ago, who preceded her to the grave a little more than a year since. She was the mother of six children as follows: Wm. H. and Leander McClellan, both of Burket Station; Harry G., of Pittsburg, Pa., Mrs. Frank Detwiler of Waterside, Bedford county; Mrs. C. J. Marshall and Mrs. Ross Stiver of Altoona, all of whom survive her. She was a member of the Simpson Methodist church since its organization, being one of the original members. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Mr. And Mrs. Stiver and will be in charge of her pastor, Rev. J. F. Anderson. Interment will be made in Greenwood cemetery.
The Altoona Mirror, Altoona, PA
Wednesday, July 29, 1903
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Deaths of Children
An infant son of Mr. And Mrs. John Chamberlain of 821 Seventh avenue, died, at 11 o'clock this morning of meningitis, aged 21 months. The funeral will take place at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon, interment will be made in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
The Altoona Mirror, Altoona, PA
Wednesday, July 29, 1903
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The remains of Michael Farrell, an aged inmate of the county home, who died on last Monday evening, were interred yesterday afternoon in St. Mary's cemetery,
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