OBIT: David GARLAND, 1918, Reservoir, Blair County, PA 

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GARLAND

  David Garland, one of Blair county's best known and highly respected 
citizens died yesterday morning at his home at Reservoir after a long 
illness from a complication of diseases.  He was born at Bald Eagle 
Furnace, Oct. 16, 1850, being aged 68 years at his demise.  He had been 
employed by the P.R.R. Co. for over 30 years, but for the past several 
months had been retired owing to failing health.  He was a member of 
the Railroad veteran association and the P.R.R. relief.  He was a man 
of fine character and was highly esteemed.  He is survived by one son, 
Charles W. Garland of Hollidaysburg; also by one brothers and two 
sisters, as follows, Joseph G. of Tyrone; Mrs. Elizabeth Wallace of 
Tyrone; Mrs. Ellen McCauley of Port Matilda.  The funeral services will 
be held at his late home at Reservoir on Wednesday afternoon at 2 
o'clock.  Interment will be made in the Lutheran cemetery.

Altoona Times, Altoona, Pa., Tuesday Morning, November 26, 1918