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"RENISON -- Carl A. of Mars, PA, on Wed., Dec. 24, 1980; beloved husband of N. Pauline Hartzell Renison; father of Mrs. Richard (Elizabeth) Walker of Zellenople and Miss Mary E. Renison of Mars; brother of Mrs. Grant (Clara) Forsythe and Miss Mary Renison. Friends may call 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Fri. at the WALTERS-PFEIFER FUNERAL HOME, LTD., Pgh. St., Mars where services will be held on Sat. at 2 p.m."--26 Dec 1980, Pittsburgh (PA) Post-Gazette

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"Mrs. Carrie M. Fisher, wife of former tax collector John H. Fisher, died at her late residence, 723 Guilford street, Sunday, of a complication of diseases, aged nearly 59 years. She was highly respected and esteemed, and was a member of Trinity United Brethren church. Deceased was born in Hummelstown. Her maiden name was Singer. She had resided with her husband in this city for 32 years. Her husband and the following children all of this city survive: Dr. George Fisher, C. Allen Fisher and Miss Ella M. Fisher. A brother, David W. Singer, of Dauphin, and a sister, Mrs. Julia A. Sellers, of Shillington, Berks county, also survive."--9 Apr 1902, Lebanon (PA) Courier and Semi-Weekly Report

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"GEORGE R. CASSEL -- Funeral services for George R. Cassel, 80, 1717 State street, father of Norman W. Cassel, vice-president of the Harrisburg Steel Corporation, who died Saturday night at his home, will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. from the residence. Burial will be in East Harrisburg Cemetery.
Mr. Cassel recently was retired after 35 years service with the Ontario Drill Company. Surviving also are his widow, Mrs. Annie Cassel; a daughter, Miss Violette E. Cassel, at home, and three sisters, Mrs. Harvey Hershey, Hockersville, Mrs. J.M. Brightbill, Hummelstown, and Mrs. Harvey Kramer, Paxtang.
The Rev. C.C. Leatherman, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, Hummelstown, of which Mr. Cassel was a member, will officiate. He will be assisted by the Rev. N. G. McCloskey, pastor of Camp Curtin Methodist Church."--17 Jun 1940, Harrisburg (PA) Telegraph

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"Korb Brothers -- These gentlemen were among the early settlers of this part of the state. They came to Osborne county in 1870 when the buffalo held full sway, and roamed undisturbed over the prairie. For several years the Korb brothers have been engaged in the stock business. They deal in horses and cattle, and buy ponies in Texas and Colorado, which they have shipped or driven to this county. They also keep on hand the best blooded stock in the west. Korb Brothers supply more horses to the farmers of Osborne county than any other stock dealer in the county. They own a fine ranch of 640 acres, and grazing territory of several square miles in Graham county."--4 Sep 1886, (Alton, KS) Western Empire

"PIONEER OF KANSAS DIES AT HOXIE -- Hoxie, Feb. 26 -- In the passing of H.L. Korb, who died at Hoxie on February 11, death claims another pioneer citizen of Western Kansas.
Henry Louis Korb was born in Washington county, Iowa, August 23, 1856 and moved with his parents to Osborne county, Kansas, in 1870. At that time, Kansas was a wild frontier country, inhabited by buffaloes and Indians. He and his brother Walter conducted an immense stock business for several years, handling cattle by the thousands each year.
Mr. Korb operated a stage coach from Plainville west to Fort Wallace and in 1886 located permanently in Sheridan county where he resided continuously until his death. For a number of years past he conducted a livery business here and cried sales all over the western part of the state."--26 Feb 1916, The Salina (KS) Evening Journal

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"Korb Brothers -- These gentlemen were among the early settlers of this part of the state. They came to Osborne county in 1870 when the buffalo held full sway, and roamed undisturbed over the prairie. For several years the Korb brothers have been engaged in the stock business. They deal in horses and cattle, and buy ponies in Texas and Colorado, which they have shipped or driven to this county. They also keep on hand the best blooded stock in the west. Korb Brothers supply more horses to the farmers of Osborne county than any other stock dealer in the county. They own a fine ranch of 640 acres, and grazing territory of several square miles in Graham county."--4 Sep 1886, (Alton, KS) Western Empire

"JOHN KORB PASSES SUDDENLY AT HOME

Scotts Mills, October 11,--John Steven Korb, 69, died Thursday morning at his home here. He was born in Marion, Ohio, in August,1865. Mr. Korb was injured while working on the road three weeks ago,and was improving, able to be up and around the house. He had a heart attack while asleep and was found by his wife when she awoke.

He leaves his wife, Ella Korb, and three sisters in Los Angeles. He was a member of Butte lodge I.O.O.F., Scotts Mills. Mr. Korb was married to Miss Ella Scott over 40 years ago, and he had lived in this vicinity ever since with the exception of one year spent in Nevada.

Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Eckman chapel in Silverton with Rev. W.O. Livingstone officiating. Burial will be in the I.O.O.F. cemetery here."--13 Oct 1934, (Salem, OR) Statesman Journal