OBIT: Herbert M. TINKHAM, 1900, Cove Forge, Blair County, PA

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HERBERT M. TINKHAM.

  Herbert M. Tinkham died at his home at Cove Forge, Blair county, at 
an early hour Monday morning after a protracted and painful illness 
with rheumatism.  Deceased was born at Plainfield, Vermont, July 27, 
1864.  At the age of 16 he went to Des Moines, Iowa, where he was 
employed by the firm of Bentley & Olmstead up until failing health 
compelled him to retire.
  In 1894 he began to suffer from rheumatic symptoms which were 
supposed to come from injuries sustained from being thrown from a 
vicious horse some years before.  He sought health at the Hot Springs 
of South Dakota, and consulted eminent medical authorities in the 
eastern cities, but in vain.  Afterwards he returned to Pennsylvania, 
where he has resided ever since.
  ON March 2, 1893, Mr. Tinkham was married to Miss Juniata, daughter 
of Samuel and Patience Schmucker, of Cove Forge, who survives with one 
daughter, Dorothy.
  Mr. Tinkham was a member of the Presbyterian church, of Williamsburg.  
The funeral will take place from his late residence of Cove Forge on 
Thursday at 10 o'clock a.m.  The interment will be at Cove Forge 
cemetery.

Morning Tribune, Tuesday, March 6, 1900

HERBERT TINKHAM.

  To our correspondent at Williamsburg we are indebted for the 
following:
  Died at his residence at Cove Forge, Mr. Herbert Tinkham, husband of 
Mrs. Junie Schmucker Tinkham.  Mr. Tinkham was born in the state of 
Vermont, but was married at Cove Forge seven years ago.  He leaves his 
wife and one daughter to mourn for him.  Mr. Tinkham was injured some 
years ago by being thrown from a horse, injuring his spine and for some 
years back has suffered almost constantly, bearing his affliction as 
patiently as one could expect.  Most of the time he spent in bed.  He 
was a member of the Presbyterian church of Williamsburg, trusting in 
the merits of a once crucified redeemer.  Interment at Cove Forge on 
Thursday morning at 10.30.

Morning Tribune, Tuesday, March 6, 1900