OBIT: George BELL, 1907, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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George Bell

  Thursday, November 7, George Bell, a well-known colored resident of 
Altoona, died at his home in that city, of paralysis, aged about 50 
years.  Deceased was born in Georgia and when about 13 years of age 
came to Bedford, where he lived for over 19 years.  Some ten years ago 
he became steward at the Elk's Club, Altoona, and this position he held 
for a period of six years and later he took the same position at the 
Eagles' home but was compelled to relinquish the duties three years ago 
when stricken with paralysis.  Deceased was a member of the colored Odd 
Fellows and Masons and was also a member of the Methodist Episcopal 
church.  He is survived by his wife, four sons and two daughters: 
George, Charles, Calvin, Austin, Nora and Ida.

Bedford Gazette, Bedford, Pa., November 15, 1907