OBIT: Joseph MAIZE, 1895, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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JOSEPH MAIZE,

A well-known resident of this city, died of consumption at 6:45 o'clock 
last evening, at his home, 1209 Ninth avenue, after a lingering 
illness, the last eight weeks of which were spent in bed.  The deceased 
was born in Huntingdon county and was 68 years old.  He learned the 
painter's trade in Hollidaysburg and came here in 1870 and entered the 
service of the P.R.R.  In 1855 he married Miss Annie McElroy, who 
survives him, together with the following five children, Mrs. Carrie 
Moyer, Mrs. James Foust and Misses Emma, Zella and Mattie, all of this 
city.  The deceased served nine months in the 192nd regiment, 
Pennsylvania volunteers, under Captain Anderson.  He was a member of 
Post 62, Grand Army of the Republic.  He was also in the relief fund.  
The funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Rev. 
L. B. Plummer of the First Baptist church, will conduct the services.  
Interment in Oak Ridge cemetery.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., March 14, 1895