OBIT: William F. DOUGHERTY, 1886, Blair County, PA

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Death of William F. Dougherty.

After a long illness, which was attended by much suffering, Mr.
William F. Dougherty died at 8 o'clock Thursday morning at his
parents' residence, No. 825 Sixth avenue.  The deceased was the son of
G. W. and Jennie Dougherty, was born in this city and was aged 28
years.  By occupation he was a telegraph operator and had charge of
the tower at Twelfth street from the time of its erection until he was
taken ill and was forced to relinquish the position.  He was well and
favorably known in Altoona and the news of his summons to join the
great throng which has passed on before, while not unexpected by his
friends, will be lamented by all who had the pleasure of his
friendship.  As for himself he was ready to go.  He had so ordered his
life that the coming of death was not feared, and he awaited the end
with a resignation that becomes a Christian.  For many years he had
been a member of the Second Presbyterian church.  He was greatly
esteemed by his fellow operators and yesterday many were the
expressions of regret that he had been called away while yet in early
manhood.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Thursday, August 19, 1886, page 3