OBIT: John E. Pitzer, 1916, Gettysburg, Adams County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Kathy Francis Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/adams/ _______________________________________________ John E. Pitzer John E. Pitzer, of Gettysburg, died July 31, following an illness of a little over three weeks from paralysis. He was aged 77 years, 2 months and 12 days. About 35 years ago he moved to Gettysburg and established a temperance hotel, which he conducted successfully, accommodating hundreds of visitors every year. Mr. Pitzer was married to Hettie Walter, who died three years ago, and he leaves one daughter, Mrs. P. W. Stevenson, at home. He also leaves a brother, Samuel Pitzer, of Bendersville. The Hanover Herald – Saturday, August 5, 1916