OBIT: Martin Luther OBLENDER, 1890, Lancaster, Lancaster County, PA

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Funeral of Martin Luther Oblender.

The funeral of Martin Luther Oblender, the first victim of la grippe in this 
city, took place this afternoon, from his father's residence, 467 Manor street.  
It was attended by the Lancaster cadets, employes of Williamson & Foster, and 
Christ Lutheran Sunday school.  There were a number of handsome floral emblems 
sent by the cadets, the Sunday school and fellow clerks.  The funeral services 
were held at Christ Lutheran church were conducted by Rev. E. L. Reed, of Christ 
Lutheran church, and Rev. Mayser, of Zion's Lutheran church.  Interment was mae 
at Zion's cemetery.  The pall-bearers were John Swenk and Thomas Howell, of the 
Lancaster cadets; Jacob Arnold and William Johnson, of Williamson & Foster's 
store, and Joseph Wunch and John Miller, (of Miss Elizabeth Miller's Sunday 
school class) of Christ Lutheran church.

Lancaster Daily Intelligencer, January 9, 1890