OBIT: Joseph BALSLEY, 1917, of interest in Blair County, PA

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Tyrone.

Joseph Balsley.

  Joseph Balsley, the well known stockman, prominent in horse and 
cattle circles the country over, died in Harrisburg on Saturday.  Mr. 
Balsley was particularly interested in Troop B and was the guest of 
several of its members several years ago when they staged the home 
talent carnival.  He was the double of the late Colonel William F. Cody 
and during his later years derived no little amusement over the 
similarity in stature, figure and face.  Incidentally they were fast 
friends.  Joseph Balsley died at the age of 71 years of general 
breakdown.  He was a cousin of Mrs. M. F. Brownlee, of Washington 
avenue, and the last of her kin.  Mrs. Brownlee left yesterday for 
Mechanicsburg, where interment will be made.  Mr. Balsley was perhaps 
the best known horseman in Cumberland valley and spent his early life 
on the plains.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Monday Morning, January 29, 1917