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Found in the February 4, 1898 edition of The Sharpsburg Herald
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ROBERT WEIR

Robert Weir, a very popular young man of the
borough, died Tuesday evening at his late home,
Ravine avenue, aged 27 years.  The deceased
was ill only a few days, but his illness, pneumonia,
from its first attack became severe.  The funeral
took place this morning from St. Joseph's church.
The remains were interred in St. Joseph's cemetery
on the hill.
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