William James (death notice)

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William James, an aged retired operator, died today at the home of his son-in-law, James H. Storey, 903 North Fourth street. Mr. James was born in England. Three sons and other relatives survive him. The funeral, under the direction of Schroeder and Son, will be held Saturday afternoon. Interment will be in Greenmount Cemetery, Palmyra.

William James, aged retired operator, died today at the home of his son-in-law, James H. Sweeney, 903 North Fourth street. Mr. James was born in England, 87 years … His wife, Mrs. Sara James, … years ago. Three sons, and a daughter, Mrs. Lottie Sweeney, wife of James H. Sweeney, survive him. The funeral, under direction of Benjamin Schroeder and Son, will be held Saturday afternoon. Interment in Greenmount cemetery, Philadelphia.

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