OBIT: John S. CALVERT, 1888, Logan Township, Blair County, PA

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DEATH OF JOHN S. CALVERT	

  On last Thursday afternoon, at half-past 2 o'clock, John S. Calvert, ex 
county commissioner, died at his residence, in Logan township, this county.  
About two years ago Mr. Calvert began to feel the effects of the illness that 
was to result in his death, but it was not until a few months since, that it 
assumed such seriousness, as to confine him to his home, and to his bed for 
about three weeks.  His ailment was caused by a tumor in the transverse 
colon.  Several years ago he had a pitch-fork ran into his right side, and 
had also been kicked by a horse in the same region, and these mishaps, it is 
supposed, had something to do with the cause of his death.  He bore all his 
suffering and pain with Christian fortitude and resignation.
  The deceased was born in Frankport township, Cumberland county, Pa., and 
was aged 52 years, two months and two days at the time of death.  He leaves a 
wife and eight children to morn his death.  The funeral services took place 
at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at his residence, conducted by Rev. J. B. 
Shaver, of the First M. E. Church of Altoona.  The remains were entered in 
Fairview cemetery of that place.

Martinsburg Herald, March 15, 1888