OBIT: Charles BORST "Matty Kimes," 1935, Tyrone, Blair County, PA

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MATTY KIMES 
Well Known Dropped Dead last Evening

  Charles Borst, better known as "Matty" Kimes, one of the best known 
characters in Tyrone and the central counties, died very suddenly in 
Tyrone last evening at 7:40 o'clock of apoplexy.  "Matty" had made his 
rounds as usual yesterday, visiting Here and there in the different 
business houses.  He was as happy and carefree as usual, telling his 
customary stories in his individual earnest manner.  After getting a 
bite to eat last evening he walked into the hallway of the First 
National Bank building to get warm.  While talking to the elevator 
caretaker, he was as jovial as ever, but complained of having a cold 
and that his feet hurt him.  He sat down on a step, and almost 
instantly he gave three gasps, and his life passed out.
  Charles Borst (Kimes) had a legion of friends, not only in Tyrone, 
but throughout the country districts and in every section of the state 
where firemen's conventions have been held.  He never missed a session 
of this kind and was generally the central figure of attraction.  He 
was sort of a fixture in Tyrone, in fact, for fifty years he has been 
associated with the town.
  Charles Borst, (Matty Kimes), was born at Petersburg, Huntingdon 
county, May 3, 1877, the son of Madison and Louisa Shively Borst.  
After the death of his father, Mrs. Borst married John Kimes, "Matty" 
taking his father's given name and his stepfather's last name.  His 
father, Madison Borst, was a soldier of the Civil War, serving his 
country for four years.  Earlier in life, "Matty" was a member of the 
Sons of Veterans organization of Tyrone.  A number of years ago, he 
united with the United Brethren church.
  When Stine's foundry and machine shop were in operation, "Matty"  
found considerable employment there in his earlier years.
  The body was taken to Fuoss and Glass mortuary where it was prepared 
for burial.  Funeral arrangements will be announced in Friday's Herald. 
 
TO THE GOOD PEOPLE OF TYRONE AND VICINITY
 
  "Matty" Kimes died suddenly last night. He lived his life in Tyrone, 
where he scattered sunshine everywhere he went. He was optimistic, 
never complained. He was sympathetic and did a good turn whenever the 
opportunity was presented. He didn't have a cent in the world, not even 
an insurance with which to lay him away. The body was taken to an 
undertaking establishment, but these people should not be expected to 
stand the funeral expenses.  The county will not help because he was 
not a county charge.  Those who knew "Matty", and that includes almost 
every man, woman and child in Tyrone, would like to see him buried 
decently and not in a pauper's field or sent to some institution to be 
used for surgical educational purposes. Subscriptions, large and small, 
can be left at the post office, Jack McKinney's restaurant or the 
Herald office. This should have immediate action.

Tyrone Daily Herald, Tyrone, Pa., January 3, 1935, page 3

FUNERAL OF MATTY KIMES SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT 2

  The funeral of the late Charles Borst, (Matty Kimes), will be held on 
Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at the First United Brethren church.  
Interment will be made in Grandview cemetery.  The casket bearers will 
be members of the Tyrone fire department, two from each of the three 
companies.
  The body has been placed in a casket and can be viewed after seven 
o'clock this evening at the funeral parlors of Fuoss and Glass, 
Pennsylvania avenue and Twelfth street.

Tyrone Daily Herald, Tyrone, Pa., January 4, 1935, page 3