OBIT: Edward EAGENS, 1918, Claysburg, Blair County, PA

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CLAYSBURG YOUTH DIES AS RESULT OF ACCIDENT

  Following an accident which befell him at the opening of the hunting 
season, Edward Eagens, son of Edward and Mary Eagens died on Wednesday 
evening at the Nason hospital, Roaring Spring, death being caused by 
blood poisoning which developed from the wound.
  The boy on Nov. 5, his 14th birthday, with an elder brother and 
another companion, was hunting in the vicinity of Claysburg.  The gun 
of the companion was accidentally discharged and some of the shot 
struck Eugene in the left eye.  He was brought to the hospital at 
Roaring Spring, but a few days later blood poisoning developed and his 
condition became critical.
  The lad was born Nov. 5, 1914 [sic], at Claysburg.  The remains were 
taken to his home yesterday and the funeral will be held today.

Altoona Times, Altoona, Pa., Friday Morning, November 15, 1918

CLAYSBURG

  The funeral of Edward Egen, jr., took place Sunday afternoon.  The 
services were held in the Reformed Church, and were in charge of the 
pastor, Rev. C. Skyles.  Interment was made in the cemetery adjoining.

Altoona Times, Altoona, Pa., Tuesday Morning, November 19, 1918