OBIT: Charles Warren GEIST, 1916, Juniata, Blair County, PA

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CHARLES W. GEIST CALLED BY DEATH
A Prominent Juniata Man Succumbs to Injuries Sustained in Shops

  Death came suddenly yesterday morning at 3:45 o'clock to Charles 
Warren Geist, a prominent citizen and churchman of Juniata.  He was an 
employe of the Pennsylvania Railroad company in the Juniata erecting 
shop, where on October 2 he was caught by a falling sheet of metal and 
had his right leg fractured above the knee.  He was admitted to the 
Altoona hospital and seemed to be progressing well on to recovery when 
death came to him unexpectedly.
  Mr. Geist was in excellent spirits on Monday evening and conversed 
pleasantly as he ate a supper that was carried to him by his daughter 
Helen.  He expected to be at home again within a few days and as the 
child departed he sent cheering messages to his wife and their younger 
daughter.  At midnight he took a turn for the worse and gradually sank 
until the end that came at the hour mentioned.  Mrs. Geist was notified 
by telephone but was not able to reach the bedside until a few minutes 
after he had passed away.
  The deceased was held in high regard by the people of Juniata and was 
known for his good works as a Christian gentleman.  He was a loyal and 
consistent member of the Juniata Presbyterian church and was always 
affiliated with any movement for the betterment of the community.  
Tiding of his death came to Juniata as a distinct shock and a wide 
circle of close friends join with the bereaved family in their grief.  
His remains were taken in charge by Undertakers Roher & Mauk and were 
last evening taken to his late home at 804 Second street, Juniata.
  Charles Warren Geist was a son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Geist, of 900 
Second street, Juniata.  He was born on May 9, 1874, at Pennsylvania 
Furnace, but his life from early manhood was spent in this city and the 
adjacent borough.  On April 24, 1899, he was wedded to Miss Ada Vanetta 
Russell in this city, and about twelve years ago they removed their 
household to a new residence erected on the Juniata Park annexation to 
Juniata.  Assuming an active interest in the affairs of the town, Mr. 
Geist became a charter member of Juniata No. 2 volunteer fire company 
and was among the foremost in guiding the organization to success.  He 
served for some years as judge of elections in the First ward and 
always had a part in any move that tended to civic advancement.  He was 
assistant superintendent of the Juniata Presbyterian Sunday school, was 
also a member of the Grand Fraternity in this city, of the P.R.R. 
Relief association and the Boiler Shop Floral association.
  He is survived by his parents, his wife and by two daughters, Helen, 
aged 16, and Eleanor, aged 8.  Also by the following brothers and 
sisters: Mrs. J. C. Mosel, of 2410 Fourth avenue, Altoona; Oscar L., of 
330 Spruce avenue; Mrs. I. M. Musser, of Tyrone; Mrs. C. P. Irvin, of 
Greenwood; Mrs. J. K. Woomer, of 629 Tenth avenue, Juniata; E. S. of 
Johnstown; J. Vernon, of Altoona; Mrs. E. R. Hunter, of 711 Second 
street, Juniata; Mrs. A. H. Longenecker, of Pittsburg, and T. W. Geist, 
at home.
  The funeral will take place from the residence at 2 o'clock Thursday 
afternoon.  Interment will be made in Rose Hill cemetery.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Wednesday Morning, November 15, 1916