OBIT: James J. ELSE, 1918, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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ELSE.

  James J. Else, of 1224 Nineteenth avenue died yesterday morning at 8 
o'clock at his home, following a stroke of paralysis, he having been 
ill since early in July.  Mr. Else was born Sept. 2, 1863, at Erie, 
Pa., and had been a resident of this city for the past quarter of a 
century, working for the Pennsy for many years.  He is survived by his 
widow, Mrs. Anna E. Else, and the following children: Joseph N. Else, a 
second lieutenant of artillery, located at Fort Sill, Oklahoma; Hary 
[sic] DeWitt Else, a first lieutenant of artillery in France; Mary C., 
Ruth I., Anna N., and Charlotte E., all at home.  One brother, Harry G. 
Else of Youngstown, O., also survives.  Mr. Else was a member of the 
First Presbyterian church.  The funeral services will probably be held 
Saturday afternoon from the home.

Altoona Times, Friday Morning, October 4, 1918

FUNERAL NOTICE

  The funeral of James J. Else will be private and will be conducted 
this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home, 1224 Nineteenth avenue.

Altoona Times, Saturday Morning, October 5, 1918