OBIT: James SHIRER, 1934, of interest in Somerset County, PA
  
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  JAMES SHIRER
  
    On the morning of April 1st, the Markleysburg community was
  saddened by the sudden passing of James Shirer, a prominent and
  active member of the Markleysburg Grange.  He was aged 56 years, 11
  months and 20 days.  Mr. Shirer is survived by his wife, three sons
  and one daughter.  Funeral services were conducted by his pastor,
  Rev. Jeffreys in the Union Church in Markleysburg, on the afternoon
  of April 3rd.  The body was laid to rest in the Thomas Cemetery.  The
  floral tributes were profuse and beautiful.  The beautiful and
  impressive burial service of the Grange was used at the grave.  The
  high esteem in which Mr. Shirer was held was manifested in the large
  number of relatives and friends that attended the funeral.
  
  The Republic, April 12, 1934
  
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