OBIT: Robert SHAW, 1930, of interest in Somerset County, PA
  
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  ROBERT SHAW
  
  Mine Superintendent Expires Suddenly
  
    Robert Shaw, aged 47 years, died at 7:45 a.m. last Friday at the home of 
  Hilton Thornley, Meyersdale.  He left his home in Frostburg, Md., about 7 a.m., 
  to assume his duties as general superintendent of the Jenkins Bros' mine at Shaw 
  Mines near Meyersdale.  He became ill while driving to his work and instead of 
  going to the mines, he drove to the Thornley home to seek aid.  He died after 
  reaching the residence before a physician could be summoned.
    Mr. Shaw was at work Thursday and was on the street Thursday evening 
  apparently in his usual good health.  He left home a little later than usual, 
  stating he was not feeling well, but his condition did not seem to be such as to 
  cause his family any alarm.
    Mr. Shaw was a native of Barton and was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. George 
  Shaw, of National, Md.  He is survived by his wife who was Miss Emma Fox, and 
  one daughter, Ruth.  He also leaves the following sisters: Mrs. James White, of 
  Lonaconing; Mrs. Thomas Pearce, Miss Belle Shaw, of National; Mrs. Henry Race, 
  of Frostburg, and Mrs. Thomas Spier of Newark, N.J.
    Mr. Shaw was a member of Georges Creek Valley Lodge A.F. & A.M., at 
  Lonaconing; the Frostburg Lodge of Elks and the Frostburg Aerie of the Eagles.  
  He was also an active member of the Presbyterian church. He was associated with 
  the Jenkins Bros., Benjamin Bradley and others in a group of local coal 
  companies and had been acting as superintendent of operations for the past 
  several years.  He was a citizen of the very highest standing and was a member 
  of one of the most prominent families in the Georges Creek Coal region.
    The funeral was Sunday afternoon at the family home, in Frostburg.
  
  Meyersdale Republican, January 23, 1930