OBIT: William SHORT, 1918, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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SHORT.

  William Short died yesterday afternoon at 3.45 o'clock at the home of 
his sister, Mrs. William Minder, 1623 Eleventh avenue, death being 
caused by pneumonia from which he suffered for several days.  He was 
born in this city on April 6, 1878, and was employed by the P.R.R. Co., 
under Captain J. W. Carroll.  He is survived by his mother, Mrs. 
Harriet Short and the following sisters: Mrs. William Minder, with whom 
he made his home; Mrs. Folk and Mrs. Anwood of South Fork.  Also by two 
daughters, Helen and Anna of this city.  The remains may be viewed at 
any time at the Stevens mortuary in rest room No. 3.  He was a member 
of the Catholic church.  No time has been set for the funeral, but the 
interment will be made in Calvary cemetery.

Altoona Times, Altoona, Pa., Tuesday Morning, April 9, 1918

FUNERAL NOTICES

  The funeral of William Short will be held from the Stevens mortuary 
on Thursday morning at 9:15 o'clock, with services in the Sacred Heart 
Catholic church at 9:30.  Interment in Calvary cemetery.

Altoona Times, Altoona, Pa., Wednesday Morning, April 10, 1918