OBIT: John PATTERSON, 1917, Alexandria, Huntingdon County, PA

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JOHN PATTERSON

Special to the Tribune.
  Alexandria, January 30. - John Patterson, aged 61, one of 
Alexandria's influential citizens, died at 9 o'clock this morning at 
the Blair Memorial hospital, Huntingdon.  Mr. Patterson had been 
suffering for many months from a complication of diseases and in the 
hope of prolonging his life, his physician took him to the hospital a 
few days ago.  Examination on Sunday morning showed that an operation 
would be hopeless and that the end was near.  His wife died a few 
months ago.  Surviving him are four children: Miss Margaret and Samuel, 
at home; Mrs. Ella Raub, of Illinois; Robert, of Mt. Union.  In 
politics Mr. Patterson was a staunch Republican.  He was a member of 
the Odd Fellows' lodge and always active in the affairs of the 
community.  He was a good, conscientious citizen, who will greatly 
missed.  The funeral service will be held at his late home on Friday 
afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Interment in the Alexandria cemetery.

Altoona Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Wednesday Morning, January 31, 1917