OBIT: Louis HEESS, 1903, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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DIED OF TETANUS.

Lewis Hess [sic] Died at Hospital This Morning of Lockjaw.

  Louis Heess, 8-year-old son of Mrs. Matilda Heess, 1618 Third avenue, 
died at the hospital at ten minutes of 2 this morning, of tetanus.
  Some time ago the lad, while at play, ran a splinter in his hand.  The 
wound was given the proper treatment and apparently healed.  Saturday
morning symptoms of lockjaw developed and the child was removed to the
hospital, where everything known to medical science was done to save
his life, but nothing could be done and he died at the time stated.
The funeral will take place from the mother's home at a time not yet
determined upon.

Altoona Times, Tuesday, July 28, 1903

FUNERAL NOTICE.

  The funeral of Louis, the 8-year-old son of John and Matilda Heess, 
will take place this afternoon, services to be held at 4.30 at the home
of the parents, 1618 Third avenue.  Interment in Fairview cemetery.

Altoona Times, Thursday, July 30, 1903