OBIT: Col. M. A. GHERST, 1916, of interest in Chambersburg, Franklin County, PA

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Col. M.A. Gherst, well known to many Chambersburgers, died at Millersville 
yesterday morning after a short illness. Colonel Gherst went to that place 
from his home at Lebanon several days ago to visit his daughter. Although he 
had been somewhat indisposed, at the time he did not believe his condition 
was serious. After his arrival there he continued to grow worse and the end 
came. Colonel Gherst will be best remembered as one of the orators at the Old 
Home Week celebration here two years ago. He was also of the first fours [?] 
to enter Chambersburg following its burning by McCausland in 1864. He was a 
member of the Scotland School Commission and an honorary member of the 
Kittochtinny Historical Society.

Public Opinion, Chambersburg, PA; February 19, 1916