Appendicitis Fatal to Horace H. Dahl
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From an advanced attack of appendicitis, Horace H. Dahl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dahl, died yesterday in the Homeopathic Hospital. He was but 18-years of age and resided with his parents at No. 84 Alberta street.
The young man had been ill since last Thursday. He was employed by the Hoover & Smith Jewelry Company in Philadelphia and was a member of Washington Camp, P. O. S. of A., and Rescuue [sic] Council, Jr. O. U. A. M.
Dahl was also active in the Sunday-school of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Because of his pleasing personality young Dahl was highly esteemed.
His death makes the fourth in the family in the past few years. Two sons and one daughter had previously passed away, the oldest being 22 years of age.
Funeral services will be held from his late residence on Thursday afternoon. Services will be held in Westminster Presbyterian Church, and interment will be made in Harleigh Cemetery under direction of Funeral Directors B. F. Schroeder & Sons.