The Lehighton Press (Lehighton, PA), Friday, May 15, 1908:
"Wm. M. Mooney Dies Suddenly. William M. Mooney, the well known huckster and recent candidate for the Republican nomination for County Commissioner, died very suddenly Friday evening at his farm about two miles above Millport. Mr. Mooney was taken suddenly ill and while a member of his family hastened for a physician he expired. Deceased was one of the best known men in this section and his sudden demise came as a shock to his many friends. He was aged 48 years and besides his wife is survived by one son Robert, of Philadelphia, one daughter Miss Gertrude and a foster son Daniel Haggerty at home. His mother, Mrs. Catharine Mooney survives besides two brothers, Jacob, of Palmerton; Edward, of Washington, and two sisters, Mrs. August Peters, of Bethlehem, and Mrs. Willis Lauer, of Siegfrieds. His funeral was held on Wednesday and was largely attended. Services were conducted by Revs. Moyer and Royer. The Sons of Veterans of which deceased was a member were present in a body. Interment was made in the Towamensing cemetery."
The Lehighton Press (Lehighton, PA), Friday, May 15, 1908:
"Wm. M. Mooney Dies Suddenly. William M. Mooney, the well known huckster and recent candidate for the Republican nomination for County Commissioner, died very suddenly Friday evening at his farm about two miles above Millport. Mr. Mooney was taken suddenly ill and while a member of his family hastened for a physician he expired. Deceased was one of the best known men in this section and his sudden demise came as a shock to his many friends. He was aged 48 years and besides his wife is survived by one son Robert, of Philadelphia, one daughter Miss Gertrude and a foster son Daniel Haggerty at home. His mother, Mrs. Catharine Mooney survives besides two brothers, Jacob, of Palmerton; Edward, of Washington, and two sisters, Mrs. August Peters, of Bethlehem, and Mrs. Willis Lauer, of Siegfrieds. His funeral was held on Wednesday and was largely attended. Services were conducted by Revs. Moyer and Royer. The Sons of Veterans of which deceased was a member were present in a body. Interment was made in the Towamensing cemetery."
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