OBIT: Martin W. KLUNK, 1883, Blair County, PA

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Death of Martin W. Klunk.

Mr. Martin W. Klunk died Tuesday, 29th ult., at half-past 2 o'clock at
his residence, corner of Eleventh avenue and Fifteenth street.  Mr.
Klunk was a native of Gettysburg, Pa., and was at one time deputy
sheriff of Adams county.  From Gettysburg he moved to Houtzdale, where
he kept hotel for several years.  About three years ago he moved to
Altoona where he has since resided, and for the last year or two was
employed in the freight shops.  About two weeks ago he was taken sick
with a bilious attack, which finally turned to intermittent fever, and
ended in his death.  He was a member, in good standing, in the Emerald
beneficial society, and was about 47 years of age.  He leaves a wife
and four children to mourn his loss. 

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Thursday, June 7, 1883, page 2