OBIT: Thomas WEITZENEGGER, 1900, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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DIED OF HIS INJURIES.
Thomas Weitzenegger, a Victim of a Runaway Accident.

  Thomas Weitzenegger, of 2115 First avenue, the dairyman, who with 
George Albright and Fred Ritter, was injured in a runaway accident 
which occurred at Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street last Tuesday after 
noon, died at the Altoona hospital Saturday afternoon at 2.25 o'clock 
of intestinal paralysis, the result of the injuries received, a 
fracture of the neck of the right thigh, besides being badly bruised.
  Deceased was born in Germany September 7, 1869, being 30 years, 4 
months and 20 days old.  He came to America seven years ago and settled 
in this city.  Four years ago he embarked in the dairy business and was 
fairly successful.  He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church and 
was known and much esteemed by a large number of friends.  He is 
survived by his wife and two children.  The funeral will take place 
Monday afternoon, services to be conducted in St. Mary's church at 4 
o'clock; interment in St. Mary's cemetery.
  Deputy Coroner McCartney make [sic] an investigation in the case and 
decided an inquest unnecessary.

Morning Tribune, Monday, January 29, 1900