OBIT: John R. RICHTER, 1880, Logan Township, Blair County, PA

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A Sudden Death.

  Last night at about 9:30 o'clock John R. Richter died very suddenly 
at his residence on the Dry Gap road.  In the evening he drank heartily 
of ice water which produced cramp and in a very few minutes death.  
Richter was a married man, about 30 years of age, but leaves no 
children.  On Saturday he was at his work, that of a yard brakeman, as 
stout as ever.

Morning Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Monday, June 21, 1880

CITY AND COUNTRY
Things Briefly Told.

  The funeral services of the late John R. Richter will take place at 
the residence of his mother, Mrs. Sarah Buell, on the Dry Gap road, 
this afternoon at 4 o'clock.  Rev. J. R. Deckard will conduct the 
services.

Morning Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Tuesday, June 22, 1880

Funeral Notice.

  The brother Knights of Logan Lodge No. 79, Knights of Pythias, are
Hereby notified to be present and attend the funeral of Brother John R.
Reichter, this (Tuesday) afternoon, June 22, 1880, to meet at the hall
at 3 o'clock sharp; also, all visiting brothers of the order are
cordially invited to be present and attend the funeral with the lodge.

Morning Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Tuesday, June 22, 1880