OBIT: Merrill T. MARDIS, 1892, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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Merrill T. Mardis.

  Last evening at 6:30 o'clock, Merrill T., the only son of Mrs. Ella 
B. Mardis, died at the residence of his mother, 403 Eight avenue.  The 
deceased was but 15 years of age, and, being the only boy in the 
family, was greatly beloved, more especially as his father, Dr. T. C. 
Mardis, had preceded him to the grave some years ago.  He had been 
employed in the Atlantic and Pacific tea store, and on Wednesday last 
after mounting the counter to reach a high shelf, stepped to the floor.  
Shortly after he complained of a pain in the stomach, and later in the 
day was taken sick.  The physicians called in to attend him, found that 
he was suffering from a form of peritonitis, which, despite all care 
and treatment finally caused his death.  He was an attendant at the 
Second United Brethren church and was always spoken of as a boy 
destined to grow into a respected manhood.  He is survived by his 
mother and one sister, Miss Ella Mardis.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., Monday, March 28, 1891