OBIT: Martin V. BOYER, 1915, Blair County, PA

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DEATHS OF A DAY

MARTIN V. BOYER.

Martin V. Boyer, a prominent resident of the city, of 2003 Eighth
avenue, died at his home yesterday morning at 8:45 o'clock.  Death was
due to a complication of diseases resulting from a heavy cold
sustained three weeks ago.

On June 11, 1836, Mr. Boyer was born in Bedford county.  He came to
this city when very young and early in life he became identified with
Louis Plack in the planing mill business.  In 1876 he severed his
relations with the firm and engaged in the grocery business at 2001
Eighth avenue, continuing until January, 1914, when he disposed of his
interests to A. M. Lauver.

Mr. Boyer resided in the Sixth ward for forty years.  He was temperate
in all things and was not addicted to tobacco in any form and was
never known to use profane language.  He was highly esteemed among
scores of acquaintances and was a life-long member of Christ Reformed
church.

He was prominent in fraternal circles, also.  He was a Mason and a
member of Jaffa temple. A.A.O.N.M.S., as well as Verandah lodge, No.
532, I.O.O.F., and was next to the oldest living charter member of
Logan lodge, No. 79, K. of P.  He was a Republican in politics.

Two sons, Louis A. and Frank P., both of this city, survive.  His wife
preceded him to the grave six years ago.  Funeral services will occur
from his late residence tomorrow afternoon and will be conducted by
local Masons.  Interment will follow in Fairview cemetery.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Friday, April 9, 1915, page 12