OBIT: Norman B. REAM, 1915, native of Somerset County, PA

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Ream, Norman B.

  Norman B. Ream, a multi-millionaire, of Chicago and New York, and a native of 
Ursina, died Feb. 9, at the Presbyterian Hospital, New York, after a brief 
illness. He was in his seventy-first year. Mr. Ream was personally known by 
scores of Somerset countiains and he has frequently helped those in need. After 
the cyclone at Ursina two years ago, Mr. Ream sent his check for two thousand 
dollars to help in rebuilding the town. One of his sons is engaged is engaged in 
the coal business in Hooversville. The deceased enlisted in the war as a private 
and retired a first lieutenant.

Meyersdale Commercial, Feb. 18, 1915

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  The funeral of Norman B. Ream, a native of Ursina, whose sudden death was 
noted last week, was held from St. George's Church, New York, Saturday morning 
at 10 o'clock. Mr. Ream amassed a vast fortune, leaving an estate worth 
approximately fifth million dollars.

Meyersdale Commercial, Feb. 25, 1915