OBIT: Jacob C. HITE, 1933, Poplar Run, Blair County, PA

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JACOB C. HITE

Well known farmer of the Poplar Run section, west of Newry, died at his 
home at Poplar Run last night at 10.15 o'clock of a complication of 
ailments. Deceased was born on Aug. 1, 18** at Puzzletown, a son of 
George and Hanna (Wilt) Hite. He was united in marriage on April 18, 
18[*9?] to M[rs.?] Cath**** [*****] of East Freedom, [who survives?] 
[along with?] **** children:  Mrs. [illegible] of Martinsburg, John H. 
of Greenwood, Mrs. Bertha J. [Rown?] of Altoona and [illegible] H. Hite 
of [illegible]. Also surviving are eight brothers and sisters:  Mrs. 
Jane Kunsman and James P. Hite of Poplar Run, Mary C. and Howard G. 
Hite of near Puzzletown, Henry M. Hite of Sharon Center, O., Mrs. 
Margaret Nonemaker of Tyrone, George C. Hite of South Lakemont and Mrs. 
Clara Ehrenfeld of near Eldorado, and eight grandchildren. Mr. Hite was 
a member of the Pine Grove United Brethren church at Puzzletown. 
Funeral services will be conducted at the church at 2.30 o'clock 
Wednesday afternoon in charge of the pastor, Rev. [illegible], the 
cortege to leave the house at 2 o'clock. Interment will be made in the 
church cemetery.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., Monday, March 6, 1933, p. 18, col. 1

[Note:  The original newspaper was microfilmed in such a way as to make 
the text almost impossible to read. I looked for a similar obituary in 
the Altoona "Tribune" but did not find one. Best guess below; obscured 
text indicated by asterisks - ed.]