OBIT: Katherine (MILLHOUSE) WANDS, 1917, Tyrone, Blair County, PA

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Tyrone
OBITUARY RECORD

  Mrs. Katherine Millhouse Wands, wife of Chief of Police Harry M. 
Wands, died at the home on East Tenth street at 10:20 o'clock yesterday 
morning after but a short illness from pneumonia, which followed a 
heavy cold with which she was attacked about ten days ago.  Deceased 
was a daughter of John and Maria Millhouse (deceased) and was born at 
Danville, Pa., October 12, 1854.  Twenty-two years of her life were 
spent at that place.  In December, 1876, she was united in marriage 
with Harry M. Wands.  They moved to Tyrone in 1887.  Besides her 
husband, she leaves one son and three daughters - George D. and Emma 
B., at home; Mrs. R. J. Dunsmore, of DuBois; Mrs. William S. Bollinger, 
of Tyrone.  Five children have preceded the mother to the grave.  She 
also leaves one brother, S. Ross Millhouse, the famous cornetist of 
Sousa band fame.  Funeral arrangements have been deferred pending the 
arrival of a telegram from Mr. Millhouse.  However, the services will 
be held at the late home on Tenth street, in charge of her pastor, Rev. 
George M. Glenn, of the First Methodist Episcopal church, assisted by 
Rev. H. W. Bieber, of the First Presbyterian church.  Mrs. Wands was a 
member of the former church and particularly active in the various 
church societies.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Thursday Morning, February 1, 1917

Tyrone
OBITUARY RECORD

  The funeral of the late Mrs. Harry Wands will be held from the late 
home this afternoon at 2 o'clock.  The services will be in charge of 
Rev. George M. Glenn and Rev. W. Bieber, D.D.  Interment will be made 
in Grand View cemetery.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Friday Morning, February 2, 1917