OBIT: Felix MAINLA, 1899, Blair County, PA

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BODY IDENTIFIED.
Felix Mainla, an Italian, the Man Who Was Found Dead.

  The body of the man found in the woods in Sugar run ravine has been 
identified as that of Felix Mainla, an Italian.  It was found by John 
Brubaker, who operates a saw mill in that vicinity.  Coroner McCartney 
after making his investigation ordered the body removed to the 
almshouse.  It was taken there yesterday morning.  Steward Bridenbaugh 
had the remains examined, but could find no trace of any bullet wounds 
or foul play.  Mainla ran a "speak-easy" near Allegrippus and sold his 
supply of wet goods to men employed on the railroad work at that point.  
His death was caused by alcoholism.  He was last seen Saturday 
afternoon washing clothing in a stream and is supposed to have lain 
down in a drunken stupor to sleep.  It is thought he died Saturday 
night.  Deputy Coroner Harry McCartney will investigate the case.

Morning Tribune, Wednesday, November 11, 1899