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Author: reberkheiser
Surnames: Hall, Hostetter, Colfax
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Newspaper Tidbits Project
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
"The South Bend Tribune", Saturday, September 9, 1905
Alfred Hall.
The funeral of Alfred Hall, who died at his home, 1424 Michigan avenue, yesterday
will be held from the residence Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. H. B. Hostetter
officiating. The remains will be laid to rest in the city cemetery. Mr. Hall was a
pioneer resident of South Bend, having lived here for the past 54 years. He was at one
time a part owner in the St. Joseph Valley Register buying the interest of Schuyler Colfax
in that paper. He was later a part owner of The Tribune Printing company. Mr. Hall was
born in Philadelphia, Pa., July 25, 1830. He was a prominent member of the South Bend
lodge of Odd Fellows and last winter was one of three members presented with a jewel
having been a member of the order for 50 years. The funeral will be held under the
auspices of South Bend lodge of Odd Fellows.
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