OBIT: John C. DIETRICH, 1890, Catfish, Blair County, PA

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HOLLIDAYSBURG HAPPENINGS.

  Master John C., the 12-year-old son of William and Mary Jane 
Dietrich, of Catfish, in Blair township, died, after a brief and 
painful illness, the result of an accident yesterday morning at a 
quarter past 4 o'clock.  The lad, who was a bright and promising boy, 
met with an accident a week ago last Friday evening while engaged at 
play at the Reservoir school house.  He received an internal injury, 
which was not at the time considered of any serious importance.  The 
boy himself made no complaint.  Being a manly little fellow, if he 
suffered pain, he gave no outward evidence of it.  It was not until the 
Tuesday following that attention was called to his condition, and his 
injuries at once assumed a serious aspect.  The physicians did all in 
their power to alleviate his sufferings, but their efforts to relieve 
him were of no avail.  He was a generous hearted, industrious boy and 
will be missed by his schoolmates and associates.  The friends and 
neighbors deeply sympathize with the bereaved parents.  The funeral 
will take place from the home of the parents on Wednesday afternoon at 
2 o'clock.

Morning Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Tuesday, November 25, 1890