OBIT: Edward RHODES, 1896, formerly of Blair County, PA

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EDWARD RHODES,

Son of George Rhodes of Hollidaysburg, died at the general hospital in 
Allegheny city on Saturday morning, of heart disease.  He was aged 44 years.  
During the past few years he had been employed at Pitcairn by the 
Pennsylvania railroad company.  The deceased was twice married, his second 
wife dying about two years ago.  He was a member of the Lutheran church, 
also of Washington council, No. 31, P.O.S. of A., of Altoona.  He is 
revived, besides his aged parents, by the following brothers: Blair B. and 
Fred., of Blair township; Martin, who resides in the west, and Clarence, of 
Hollidaysburg.  The remains were brought to the home of his brother, 
Clarence, in Hollidaysburg, where funeral services were conducted this 
afternoon.  Interment was made in the Presbyterian cemetery.

Altoona Mirror, May 25, 1896