OBIT: Martin GILLESPIE, 1903, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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  Martin Gillespie died at his home in Altoona on Tuesday evening of an 
inflammation of the bowels.  He had been ailing for several weeks.  
Deceased was a native of Cambria county and was aged 54 years.  He had 
resided in Altoona for the past thirteen years and was employed in the 
shops until about six years ago when he was compelled to retire on 
account of ill health. He was a member of St. John's Catholic church 
and was esteemed by a wide circle of friends. He is survived by his 
wife, two sons and three daughters.  He is also survived by one bother, 
Frank, of Pittsburg, and one sister, Mary, wife of Alex Brawley, of 
Barr township.

Cambria Freeman, Ebensburg, Pa., Friday, April 10, 1903