OBIT: Thomas BANHOLZER, 1918, formerly of Blair County, PA

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FORMER LOCAL MAN IS DEAD OF SPANISH 'FLU'

  As a result of the epidemic of Spanish influenza that is raging in 
Philadelphia, one man, well known in this city and who has a number of 
relatives here died on Sunday evening in that city.
  Thomas Banholzer, a nephew of Mrs. T. McKiernan, of 1326 Third 
avenue, died at his home in Philadelphia on Sunday evening and his wife 
is lying at the point of death with the same disease.  He was aged 27 
years and expected to enter the army in the near future.  He has a 
brother who is now in the service and is on the battle front in France.
  He is survived by his father, Paul B. Banholzer of Huntingdon street, 
Philadelphia, his wife, who is seriously ill with the dread influenza 
and one daughter.  His mother was Miss Grace McHugh of this city before 
her marriage to Mr. Banholzer and resided in this city for many years.  
  She died about three years ago.  The young man and his wife are well 
known in this city, having visited here on many while [sic] in this 
city as a telegraph operator for the Pennsy.
  Mr. and Mrs. T. McKiernan and daughter left yesterday afternoon to 
attend the funeral which will be held this morning at 8.30 o'clock.  
Interment will be made in Philadelphia.

Altoona Times, Wednesday Morning, October 2, 1918