OBIT:  APEL, Ernest; 1912; Braddock, Cambria Cnty., PA

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Cambria Freeman
Ebensburg, Pa.
Friday, 31 May 1912
Volume 45, Number 22


Ernest Apel Dead 

The many friends of Ernest Apel were shocked to learn that he had died in Braddock 
Tuesday night.  He had not been in good health for some time.  He visited his relatives 
here a short time ago and seemed to be on the way to complete recovery.  He took a 
turn for the worse a few days ago, suffering from something like a stroke and he never 
regained consciousness.  The cause of his death was paresist. [as spelled in newspaper]

Ernest Apel was the oldest son of Justus and Catherine Apel, being born on what is now 
known as the D. L. Owens farm in Cambria township.  As soon as he was old enough he 
entered the tannery with his father and learned the trade. About 22 years ago he left his 
home here and located in Pueblo, Colorado, and he became an iron worker.  He lived 
there about 16 years and then came to Braddock about eight years ago where he 
embarked in the same business in which he was engaged in up to the time of his death.

He was married twice.  His first wife was Elizabeth, daughter of the late Robert R. Jones 
of Cambria Township.  She died in Pueblo, Col., Oct. 15, 1901.  In 1905 he was married 
to Miss Emma Davis of Cambria township who survives him. He is also survived by his 
father and these brothers and sister:  Albert of Ebensburg; John of Homestead; Herman 
and Sophia, both of Ebensburg.  He was a manly man and was a distinct credit to the 
citizenship of any community.  This paper extends its sympathy to the bereaved.

The remains were brought to this place and buried Friday at 2 o'clock.  Rev. Mahon, 
formerly pastor of the Christian church, had charge of the services assisted by Rev. 
Guernsey.