Burial date: 22 Oct 1885
~Obituary~
DIED NEAR MIDNIGHT
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EX- DEPUTY PROTHONOTARY GEORGE
D. ALTHOUSE DEAD.
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A Brief Sketch of the Life of Deceased
George D. Althouse died at his home 512 Elm street, shortly after 11 o'clock last night. Deceased was in ill health for several years with consumption. Several weeks ago he was taken to bed, but last Saturday he was up again. He visitied the court house and remarked to several friends that his visits to the court house would be very few. When he returned home he was again compelled to take to his bed, since which time he was not able to get up. He was very cheerful at times and last evening he seemed better than usual. His wife, wornout by constant watching had retired to obtain several hours of much needed rest and his brother was alone in the room with him. When the clock struck 11 Mr. Althouse remarked to his brother: "What's wrong with the clock. It only strikes 11." His brother remarked that it was just 11 o'clock. After that his brother gave him a drink of water. He fell back and with a convulsive shudder was dead. Some 18 years ago, during the disturbances in the coal regions, deceased, who then lived in Schuylkill county, receeived a stray bullet in his hip. He suffered from this and several years ago a large abscess formed, which helped to break down his constitution. Deceased was born in Spring township, about 1 mile below Van Reed's paper mill, Sept. 3, 1844, making him over 41 years of age. He was the son of Daniel Althouse, a prominent farmer, who died in 1860. George was educated in the common schools and graduated from Crittenden's business college, Philadelphia. After graduation he entered the office of Althouse & Focht, coal miners and shippers, Phila. He served as clerk with a number of establishments for 17 years. He then went into the iron business in Phila. and Schuylkill county. In 1881 he was appointed deputy prothonotary, his brother, Wm. D. Althouse, having been elected to the office of prothonotary. He entered upon his duties January 1, 1882, and served his term of three years, resigning last January.
Deceased was married to Miss Clara Newhart. The widow and three children - Horace S., Edmond D. and Edith E. - survive. His surviving brothers are J.P. Althouse, 618 North 9th street; Daniel D., 28 South 10th street, and William D., proprietor of the William Penn hotel, Philadelphia. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the Reformed church. Deceased took an active interest in politics and was president of the 7th ward Democratic club.
- Published by The Reading Eagle; Sunday, October 18, 1885; Pg. 1, Col. 5.
~Death Notice~
ALTHOUSE - In this city, on the 17th inst., George D, Althouse, aged 41 years, 1 month and 14 days.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, 512 Elm street, on Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Services at the house: Interment in Charles Evans cemetery.
- Published by The Reading Eagle; Monday, October 19, 1885; Pg. 3, Col. 1.
~Obituary~
DIED NEAR MIDNIGHT
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EX- DEPUTY PROTHONOTARY GEORGE
D. ALTHOUSE DEAD.
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A Brief Sketch of the Life of Deceased
George D. Althouse died at his home 512 Elm street, shortly after 11 o'clock last night. Deceased was in ill health for several years with consumption. Several weeks ago he was taken to bed, but last Saturday he was up again. He visitied the court house and remarked to several friends that his visits to the court house would be very few. When he returned home he was again compelled to take to his bed, since which time he was not able to get up. He was very cheerful at times and last evening he seemed better than usual. His wife, wornout by constant watching had retired to obtain several hours of much needed rest and his brother was alone in the room with him. When the clock struck 11 Mr. Althouse remarked to his brother: "What's wrong with the clock. It only strikes 11." His brother remarked that it was just 11 o'clock. After that his brother gave him a drink of water. He fell back and with a convulsive shudder was dead. Some 18 years ago, during the disturbances in the coal regions, deceased, who then lived in Schuylkill county, receeived a stray bullet in his hip. He suffered from this and several years ago a large abscess formed, which helped to break down his constitution. Deceased was born in Spring township, about 1 mile below Van Reed's paper mill, Sept. 3, 1844, making him over 41 years of age. He was the son of Daniel Althouse, a prominent farmer, who died in 1860. George was educated in the common schools and graduated from Crittenden's business college, Philadelphia. After graduation he entered the office of Althouse & Focht, coal miners and shippers, Phila. He served as clerk with a number of establishments for 17 years. He then went into the iron business in Phila. and Schuylkill county. In 1881 he was appointed deputy prothonotary, his brother, Wm. D. Althouse, having been elected to the office of prothonotary. He entered upon his duties January 1, 1882, and served his term of three years, resigning last January.
Deceased was married to Miss Clara Newhart. The widow and three children - Horace S., Edmond D. and Edith E. - survive. His surviving brothers are J.P. Althouse, 618 North 9th street; Daniel D., 28 South 10th street, and William D., proprietor of the William Penn hotel, Philadelphia. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the Reformed church. Deceased took an active interest in politics and was president of the 7th ward Democratic club.
- Published by The Reading Eagle; Sunday, October 18, 1885; Pg. 1, Col. 5.
~Death Notice~
ALTHOUSE - In this city, on the 17th inst., George D, Althouse, aged 41 years, 1 month and 14 days.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, 512 Elm street, on Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Services at the house: Interment in Charles Evans cemetery.
- Published by The Reading Eagle; Monday, October 19, 1885; Pg. 3, Col. 1.
Burial date: 22 Oct 1885
~Obituary~
DIED NEAR MIDNIGHT
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EX- DEPUTY PROTHONOTARY GEORGE
D. ALTHOUSE DEAD.
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A Brief Sketch of the Life of Deceased
George D. Althouse died at his home 512 Elm street, shortly after 11 o'clock last night. Deceased was in ill health for several years with consumption. Several weeks ago he was taken to bed, but last Saturday he was up again. He visitied the court house and remarked to several friends that his visits to the court house would be very few. When he returned home he was again compelled to take to his bed, since which time he was not able to get up. He was very cheerful at times and last evening he seemed better than usual. His wife, wornout by constant watching had retired to obtain several hours of much needed rest and his brother was alone in the room with him. When the clock struck 11 Mr. Althouse remarked to his brother: "What's wrong with the clock. It only strikes 11." His brother remarked that it was just 11 o'clock. After that his brother gave him a drink of water. He fell back and with a convulsive shudder was dead. Some 18 years ago, during the disturbances in the coal regions, deceased, who then lived in Schuylkill county, receeived a stray bullet in his hip. He suffered from this and several years ago a large abscess formed, which helped to break down his constitution. Deceased was born in Spring township, about 1 mile below Van Reed's paper mill, Sept. 3, 1844, making him over 41 years of age. He was the son of Daniel Althouse, a prominent farmer, who died in 1860. George was educated in the common schools and graduated from Crittenden's business college, Philadelphia. After graduation he entered the office of Althouse & Focht, coal miners and shippers, Phila. He served as clerk with a number of establishments for 17 years. He then went into the iron business in Phila. and Schuylkill county. In 1881 he was appointed deputy prothonotary, his brother, Wm. D. Althouse, having been elected to the office of prothonotary. He entered upon his duties January 1, 1882, and served his term of three years, resigning last January.
Deceased was married to Miss Clara Newhart. The widow and three children - Horace S., Edmond D. and Edith E. - survive. His surviving brothers are J.P. Althouse, 618 North 9th street; Daniel D., 28 South 10th street, and William D., proprietor of the William Penn hotel, Philadelphia. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the Reformed church. Deceased took an active interest in politics and was president of the 7th ward Democratic club.
- Published by The Reading Eagle; Sunday, October 18, 1885; Pg. 1, Col. 5.
~Death Notice~
ALTHOUSE - In this city, on the 17th inst., George D, Althouse, aged 41 years, 1 month and 14 days.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, 512 Elm street, on Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Services at the house: Interment in Charles Evans cemetery.
- Published by The Reading Eagle; Monday, October 19, 1885; Pg. 3, Col. 1.
~Obituary~
DIED NEAR MIDNIGHT
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EX- DEPUTY PROTHONOTARY GEORGE
D. ALTHOUSE DEAD.
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A Brief Sketch of the Life of Deceased
George D. Althouse died at his home 512 Elm street, shortly after 11 o'clock last night. Deceased was in ill health for several years with consumption. Several weeks ago he was taken to bed, but last Saturday he was up again. He visitied the court house and remarked to several friends that his visits to the court house would be very few. When he returned home he was again compelled to take to his bed, since which time he was not able to get up. He was very cheerful at times and last evening he seemed better than usual. His wife, wornout by constant watching had retired to obtain several hours of much needed rest and his brother was alone in the room with him. When the clock struck 11 Mr. Althouse remarked to his brother: "What's wrong with the clock. It only strikes 11." His brother remarked that it was just 11 o'clock. After that his brother gave him a drink of water. He fell back and with a convulsive shudder was dead. Some 18 years ago, during the disturbances in the coal regions, deceased, who then lived in Schuylkill county, receeived a stray bullet in his hip. He suffered from this and several years ago a large abscess formed, which helped to break down his constitution. Deceased was born in Spring township, about 1 mile below Van Reed's paper mill, Sept. 3, 1844, making him over 41 years of age. He was the son of Daniel Althouse, a prominent farmer, who died in 1860. George was educated in the common schools and graduated from Crittenden's business college, Philadelphia. After graduation he entered the office of Althouse & Focht, coal miners and shippers, Phila. He served as clerk with a number of establishments for 17 years. He then went into the iron business in Phila. and Schuylkill county. In 1881 he was appointed deputy prothonotary, his brother, Wm. D. Althouse, having been elected to the office of prothonotary. He entered upon his duties January 1, 1882, and served his term of three years, resigning last January.
Deceased was married to Miss Clara Newhart. The widow and three children - Horace S., Edmond D. and Edith E. - survive. His surviving brothers are J.P. Althouse, 618 North 9th street; Daniel D., 28 South 10th street, and William D., proprietor of the William Penn hotel, Philadelphia. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the Reformed church. Deceased took an active interest in politics and was president of the 7th ward Democratic club.
- Published by The Reading Eagle; Sunday, October 18, 1885; Pg. 1, Col. 5.
~Death Notice~
ALTHOUSE - In this city, on the 17th inst., George D, Althouse, aged 41 years, 1 month and 14 days.
The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, 512 Elm street, on Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock. Services at the house: Interment in Charles Evans cemetery.
- Published by The Reading Eagle; Monday, October 19, 1885; Pg. 3, Col. 1.
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