OBIT: John E. BRETH, 1899, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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JOHN E. BRETH.

  At twenty minutes past 7 o'clock yesterday evening John E., son of 
ex-Mayor Samuel J. and Josephine Breth, died at the home of his 
parents, 807 Seventh avenue, of typhoid pneumonia.  The young man went 
to Pittsburg last May, where he was employed by the Union American 
Cigar company.  Two weeks ago he returned home seriously ill and was 
compelled to take [to] his bed, from which he was destined never to 
rise again in health.  The deceased was born in this city, September 9, 
1876, being aged 23 years, 1 month and 7 days.  Besides his parents, he 
leaves these brothers and sisters, all residing in Altoona: Charles J., 
Marry T., William, James, Mary C., and Rose M.  He was a dutiful son 
and a general favorite with all who knew him.  He was a member of St. 
Mark's Roman Catholic church.  The funeral arrangements will be 
announced later.

Morning Tribune, Tuesday, October 17, 1899

FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

  The funeral of the late John E. Breth, will leave the residence of 
his parents, Hon. S. J. Breth and wife, 807 Seventh avenue, at 8.30 
o'clock this morning and proceed to St. Mary's German Catholic church, 
where solemn high mass will be celebrated by Rev. N. J. O'Reilly, 
assisted by Revs. Koch and Macher, of St. Mary's.  Rev. Koch will 
deliver the sermon in English.

Morning Tribune, Thursday, October 19, 1899