OBIT: Louise J. (SMITH) GRAY HARNDEN, 1917, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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MRS. LOUISE JANE HARNDEN

  Mrs. Louise Jane Harnden, wife of John B. Harnden, assessor in the 
Tenth ward and retired railroad employe, died suddenly at her home, 120 
East Sixth avenue, yesterday morning shortly after 7 o'clock, of 
apoplexy.  One month ago she suffered a slight stroke and was bedfast 
for four days.  Tuesday evening she again suffered a stroke but under 
treatment of Dr. A. O. Taylor she rallied and was considerably improved 
before retiring shortly after 10 o'clock.  At 2 o'clock Wednesday 
morning she awakened and went down stairs.  Upon returning to bed she 
conversed with her husband and quickly fell asleep.  She was found dead 
when Mr. Harnden awoke at 7 o'clock.  Mr. and Mrs. Harnden were wedded 
on July 27 last, in this city.  She was a native of New York state, 
being born on February 8, 1850, in Ladentown, N.Y.  Her maiden name was 
Miss Louise Orville Smith.  She was first married to Orville Gray, who 
died a number of years ago.  She was a resident of this city for more 
than twenty-five years.  Mrs. Harnden was a member of the Simpson 
Methodist Episcopal church, and was ever active in the work of the 
church.  A sister, Mrs. Mary Condrin, of this city, die one month ago.  
The funeral services will be held on Friday afternoon from the home, 
services to be conducted at 2 o'clock, by Rev. C. W. Winey, pastor of 
the Second United Brethren church, assisted by Rev. B. T. Rue, pastor 
of the Simpson church.  Interment will following in the Oak Ridge 
cemetery.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Thursday Morning, January 4, 1917