OBIT: Elmer E. KENDIG, 1907, Blair County, PA

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ELMER E. KENDIG

Better known as "Shorty" Kendig, who attempted suicide by cutting his 
throat in the coal shed at the Leonard House on the morning of March 
28, died at the Blair county home at 9:10 o'clock last night.  He was 
removed from the hospital to that institution on April 3.  He was aged 
about 45 years and had resided in this city for a number of years and 
at one time was a machinist in the employ of the company.  The county 
authorities made an effort to locate his relatives in this city through 
the police but none could be found.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., Tuesday, April 9, 1907

LATE NEWS PARAGRAPHED.

  The funeral of Elmer E., alias "Shorty" Kendig, took place this 
forenoon at 10 o'clock.  Interment was made in Oak Ridge cemetery.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., Thursday, April 11, 1907