OBIT: Lawrence MATTHEWS, 1881, Blair County, PA

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Funeral of Lawrence Matthews.

The funeral of Laurence Matthews took place from his late residence,
Fourth avenue, between Seventh and Eighth streets, Friday morning at 8
o'clock.

The subject of the above notice was a native of Newry, this county.
He had been employed in the Pennsylvania Railroad Company's freight
shop for a number of years, and was for a long time leader of the
Altoona City Band, and it was partially through his efforts that it
gained the reputation that it now enjoys.  He was also a member of
Professor Myers' orchestra, as a cornet player.  His friends are
numerous, and all lovers of music will sadly miss the sweet notes of
Larry's cornet.  May he rest in peace.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Thursday, February 17, 1881