OBIT: Christian HAUSER, Sr., 1899, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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CHRISTIAN HAUSER, SR.

Passed Away at His Home in Altoona Yesterday Afternoon

A MUCH RESPECTED CITIZEN

[Born in] Germany in 1819  He Came to America in 1846 - He First 
Located in Hollidaysburg and Later in this City.

FUNERAL TO-MORROW AFTERNOON

 At 1.20 o'clock yesterday afternoon Chistian Hauser, sr., one of this 
city --?-- and esteemed citizens, died at his home, 1211 Seventeenth 
street, of diseases incident to old age.  He had not been in the best 
of health for several --?-- and his last illness dated from September 
10 and though death was not unexpected, it was a shock to the family.
  Christian Hauser, sr., was born May --?-- 1819 in Aldingen, county of 
Spaich--?--, Wurtemberg, Germany.  His father died when he was a mere 
boy, and --?-- receiving a common school education he learned the baker 
trade.  He followed his chosen trade in different parts of Germany and 
Alsace, and in the spring --?-- he left his native home for America.  
He arrived here after a long --?-- voyage on a sailing vessel.  Making 
his way to Hollidaysburg he --?-- work at the Allegheny furnace, --?-- 
went to work on the old Portage railroad.  Several years later he 
became a partner in one of the now de---?-- warehouses at 
Hollidaysburg; he operated for about two years the old --?-- brewery at 
that place.  Moving --?-- in 1870 he bought the warehouse and flour and 
feed store on Eleventh avenue near Seventeenth street.  A [few] years 
later he bought the C. C. --?per flouring mill on Eighth avenue and 
Sixteenth street and operated it under the firm name of C. Hauser & 
Son.  A number of years ago he became afflicted with rheumatism and 
retired from active life.
  Deceased was twice married.  His first wife was Miss A. Marie Schoen, 
died --?--, 1864.  His second wife was Margaret Yeager, and she 
preceded him to the grave March 18, 1899.  He is survived by these 
children: Christian; Martin, Mrs. Sophia Hammel, Mrs. --?-- Coppersmith 
and Mrs. Margaret --?-- Masterson, of Altoona, --?--, Ida.; James, of 
Tacoma, --?--, and Valentine, of Pittsburg.
  [The] deceased was a man of great business abilities, and a kind 
husband and --?-- and always ready to assist the --?--.  He died in 
peace with God and --?-- and in hope of a happy [hereaft]er.  The 
funeral will leave the --?-- 10 o'clock Friday afternoon and [proceed] 
to St. James' Evangelical Lutheran church, where services will be 
[celebra]ted.  At their conclusion the re[mains] will be taken to 
Hollidaysburg for [inter]ment.

Morning Tribune, Thursday, December 7, 1899

HOLLIDAYSBURG HAPPENINGS.

  The funeral cortege of Christian Hauser, an old time resident and 
business man of Hollidaysburg, will arrive from Altoona this afternoon 
at 2 o'clock.  Six trolley cars will convey the mourners and 
sympathizing friends.  The Free Masons having previously assembled in 
their hall will meet the cars at the corner of Allegheny and Wayne 
streets and proceed to the Lutheran cemetery, where interment will be 
made.

Morning Tribune, Friday, December 8, 1899