OBIT: George LOTZ, 1899, Sinking Valley, Blair County, PA

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GEORGE LOTZ.

  Last night, George Lotz, a well respected and successful farmer of 
Sinking Valley, died suddenly of acute indigestion.  He had been as 
well as usual until he ate his supper at 5 o'clock, when he was 
attacked with a vomiting fit.  His symptoms were so alarming that Dr. 
R. L. Piper was sent for, but before the physician arrived, at 11 
o'clock he expired.  The deceased was born in Antis township, January 
9, 1816, and consequently was over 83 years of age.  He was educated in 
the old subscription schools of his time.  October 13, 1840, he married 
Ann M., daughter of David Fleck, of Tyrone township.  He is survived by 
the following sons and daughters: Mrs. C. E. Fleck, of Hollidaysburg; 
David M., of near Hollidaysburg; John H. and Harvey, at home, and 
Edward and Leslie, of Hollidaysburg.
  The deceased was a member and elder of the Sinking Valley Lutheran 
church and had always been prominent and active in church circles.  He 
was also prominently identified with the temperance movement.  He was a 
republican in politics and served as collector and as supervisor of 
Tyrone township.  He was a member and past chaplain of grange No. 434, 
Patrons of Husbandry.  Mr. Lotz was always active in the support of any 
movement for the improvement or prosperity of the community in which he 
lived.
  The funeral arrangements cannot at present be announced.

Morning Tribune, Friday, June 23, 1899

  The funeral obsequies of the late George Lotz, of Sinking Valley, 
will be held at the Lutheran church, Sinking Valley, Monday morning, 
June 26, at 10 o'clock.  Services will be conducted by Rev. J. A. 
Dunlap, Ph.D., assisted by visiting ministers; interment in the 
cemetery adjoining the church.

Morning Tribune, Saturday, June 24, 1899