Indiana County PA Archives Obituaries.....Mullen, David January 1910
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Indiana County Gazette   1/12/1910
David Mullen   Indiana County Gazette   1/12/1910
 
Indiana lost one of its most distinguished men when David Mullen, the retired 
railroader, died at his home on Water street, Wednesday morning. A week 
previous Mr. Mullen contracted pneumonia, which added to his general weakened 
condition owing to heart trouble, made his condition serious, almost  from the 
first. Although suffering greatly toward the last, he was conscious most of the 
time and recognized his children when they gathered around him. One daughter, 
Mrs. Harry Mahaffey, of East Chicago, Ind., arrived here Monday afternoon, but 
the other child who is absent, William, of Port Arthur, Texas was not here for 
the funeral. Mr. Mullen was born in Homer City about 72 years ago.  Early in 
life he, entered the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, serving the 
road 44 years and retiring seven years ago on a pension. During the greater 
part of this time, he was passenger conductor on the Indiana branch train, 
following Conductor Hawkins on the run.  He was faithful to the road and its' 
patrons and it was seldom, if ever, that a serious accident occurred. Early and 
late and from day to day, except Sabbath, there being no Sabbath trains in his 
day, Mr. Mullen made two and three trips daily to Blairsville Intersection.  
Next to the active part he played in railroad affairs, Mr. Mullen was known and 
loved for his work in the Methodist Episcopal church. For many years he was a 
member of the board of stewards, and his judgment was carefully considered in 
every question. Of late, when ill health prevented him from attending every 
service, he was still sought by the able workers of the church. Mr. Mullen's 
home life was broken about four years ago, by the death of his wife. His 
children are among Indiana's most highly  esteemed residents and their 
kindnesses to him, is a pleasant memory for his many friends.  Mr. Mullen is 
survived by these children: Robert M., a well known civil and mining engineer; 
William, of Port Arthur, Texas; Alice, married to Harry Mahaffey, and Miss 
Claire Mullen, at home. For many years, the family resided at Ninth and Water 
streets, but last year they moved to R. M. Mullen's new house a few doors west 
on Water street. There the funeral services were held at 2:30 o'clock Thursday 
afternoon, Dr. J. W. Cary, the deceased's pastor, having charge. Private 
interment followed in the family plot in Oakland cemetery.
 

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