OBIT: Elias Mummert, 1915, formerly of York County, PA

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Elias Mummert, said to have lived in this city some years ago, but lately in 
Baltimore, committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid at his home, 2757 Raynor 
avenue, Baltimore, Saturday night.  A policeman had just called to serve a 
summons on Mummert, for assault on his wife, and, in the presence of the 
officer, Mummert suddenly pulled out a bottle of acid and drank it before the
policeman could prevent it.  Mummert was hurried to the Hahneman general 
hospital, where he died shortly after midnight.  He is survived by three 
brothers, George, of Littlestown; Jacob, of East Berlin; Albert, of Thomasville.
Six sisters also survive:  Mrs. Andrew Wolford, Mrs. Ellen Stough, Mrs. Clayton
Becker, of Hanover; Mrs. Charles Ferree, of Abbottstown; Mrs. Charles Meyers, 
of Spring Grove, and Mrs. George Stambaugh, La Bott.  The body was shipped to 
Hanover yesterday and was prepared for burial.  The funeral will be held from 
the residence of his sister, Mrs. Andrew Wolford, tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock.  
Brief services will take place at the house by Rev. Mr. Heilman, of Hanover.
Concluding services will be held at Holtzschwam church by Rev. George W. Enders,
Jr.  Interment will be made in the cemetery adjoining the church.

The Gazette - Tuesday, September 7, 1915