OBIT: Thomas Monroe BURNS, 1919, native of Blair County, PA

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THOMAS M. BURNS, WAR VETERAN, DEAD
THOMAS M. BURNS [photo]
 
  Thomas Monroe Burns, aged 30, a native of Altoona and former resident 
of 2310 Beale avenue died at the Good Samaritan hospital, Philadelphia, 
on Wednesday morning of spinal meningitis, following an illness of over 
two months. He served Uncle Sam during the World war and while "over 
there" contracted influenza, from which he failed to recover.
  Word of the death was received in Altoona by Mrs. E. C. McGregor of 
813 Twenty-third street, and a brother, Jesse Burns left at once, 
bringing the body to this city, services and interment to be held here.
  Thomas Monroe Burns was born in Altoona November, 1890, the son of 
Christopher Wesley and Sara Burns, both deceased. He was formerly 
employed at the Burns livery stable and later the Fourth street 
passenger car shop.
  [missing section] December, 1917 with Company I, 35th engineers, 
trained at Camp Grant, Rockford, Ill., and went overseas in January 
1918. He saw active service overseas and returned to the states in May 
1919. While "over there" he suffered from influenza.
  After receiving his discharge he was stricken ill while at work in 
this city and was removed to a Pittsburgh hospital, where he underwent 
an operation. He was at the institution for nine weeks. Two weeks ago 
he was removed to the Philadelphia hospital where he died.
  Before going to war the young man made his home with his grandmother, 
Mrs. Catherine Powell of 2310 Beale avenue. He is survived by the 
grandmother and four sisters and three brothers, as follows:  Mrs. 
William Ritchey, Mrs. Roy Ritchey, Mrs. James Heinbaugh, all of this 
city, and Mrs. Robert Miller of Attapulgus, Ga., and [remainder 
missing].

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., Friday, December 26, 1919

  The body of Thomas Burns was brought to this city last evening and 
taken to the home of his grandmother, Mrs. Catherine Powell of 2310 
Beale avenue where it may be viewed at any time. Funeral services will 
be held there at 2.30 tomorrow afternoon.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., Saturday, December 27, 1919

  We wish to thank friends and neighbors for their kindness during the 
illness and death of our brother, Thomas M. Burns, and for floral 
tributes; also to his shop mates for their remembrance.
 
HIS BROTHERS AND SISTERS.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., Wednesday, December 31, 1919

IN MEMORIAM.
 
In loving remembrance of Thomas Monroe Burns, who died Dec. 24, 1919.
 
HIS AUNT.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., Monday, December 27,  1920