OBIT: Ignatius Poist, 1913, McSherrystown, Adams County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Kathy Francis Copyright 2006. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/adams/ _______________________________________________ Ignatius Poist Ignatius Poist, a well-known and highly respected citizen of McSherrystown, died suddenly at his late home, No. 409 Main street, that place, from acute indigestion and a stroke of paralysis, Sunday, Jan. 19, at 12:15 a.m. He was aged 58 years, 1 month and 4 days. Mr. Poist, who was a member of the firm of J. A. Poist Co., cigar manufacturers, went to the factory Saturday morning about 7 o’clock, as was his custom, after eating a hearty breakfast, and about an hour later he was seized with an attack of indigestion and dropped to the floor in a semi-conscious condition. Dr. A. C. Rice was summoned, and after preliminary treatment Mr. Poist recovered consciousness and walked from the factory to a carriage, which conveyed him to his home. He rested comfortably during the day and seemed to be recovering from the affects of his illness. However, about 11 o’clock Saturday night, he was stricken with paralysis. Dr. Rice was recalled and remained with him until death occurred. The deceased was a son of the late James and Susan Poist, of Mt. Pleasant township, Adams county, and he was married to Miss Rosa Sneeringer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Sneeringer, January 3d, 1886. Mr. Poist was formerly a miller, but moved to McSherrystown about 33 years ago, being associated with his brother, the late John A. Poist in the cigar manufacturing business. He served several terms in the Borough Council and was active in every public enterprise. He was a member of the Catholic Beneficial Legion and the Holy Name Society of St. Mary’s church. He is survived by a widow, one son, Harry Poist, and two daughters, Misses Helen and Bernadina Poist, at home. Also by three brothers, William, James and Harry Poist, of McSherrystown. Funeral Wednesday, Jan. 22, high mass of requiem at 9 a.m. in St. Mary’s church, Rev. L. Aug. Reudter, officiating. Interment in St. Mary’s cemetery. The Hanover Herald – Saturday, January 25, 1913