OBIT: Norman Ross MATTERN, 1916, Canoe Creek, Blair County, PA

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Tribute of Respect.

  In loving memory of Norman Ross Mattern:
  Norman Ross Mattern, son of William and Alice Mattern, of Canoe 
Creek, died at 4 o'clock on Monday afternoon, November 13, at his home, 
after an illness of three weeks and three days of scarlet fever.  He 
was aged 6 years, 9 months and 6 days.  He is survived by his parents 
and the following brothers and sisters: Ruth, Ida, Jacob, Harry, Glenn, 
Clayton and Frank, all at home.

Dearest Norman, thou hast left us,
  Here thy loss we deeply feel;
But 'tis God that hath bereft us,
  He can all our sorrows heal.

Peaceful be thy silent slumber,
  Peaceful in thy grave so low;
Thou no more will join our number,
  Thou no more our songs shall know.

Yet again we hope to meet thee,
  When the day of life is fled;
Then in heaven with joy to greet thee,
  Where no farewell tear is shed.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Saturday Morning, November 25, 1916