OBIT: Frank SHAFFER, 1896, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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FRANK SHAFFER

Of 1517 Eighth avenue died suddenly at 12:15 o'clock this morning of heart 
failure.  Deceased retired at 9 o'clock last evening, apparently in good 
health, and two hours later was taken sick, dying at the time stated.  Dr. 
H. C. McCarthy was hastily summoned, but when he arrived at the house he 
pronounced life extinct, assigning heart disease as the cause of death.  
Deceased was born in Germany sixty-five years ago.  He is survived by his 
wife, to whom he was married several years ago.  He was a veteran of the 
late war and a member of Post 62, G.A.R.  In the absence of Coroner Foust 
from the city, Alderman Stephens was called on to hold an inquest, but on 
hearing the facts in the case decided that one was not necessary.  The 
funeral will take place at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon and the services will 
be in charge of Post 62, G.A.R.  Interment in Fairview cemetery.

Altoona Mirror, June 5, 1896