Copied from Geneseo Republic of April 13, 1888.
 

Gustav A. Holke died at his home in Edford at 6 o'clock last Friday morning, April 6th, of diphtheria, after an illness of about 12 days.  Gust was a bright and winsome young man, beloved by all within the circle of his influence and many beisdes his sorely stricken relatives will be in profound grief over the sad loss of his young life.  Funeral services were held at the house at 2p.m. last Saturday.  Rev. E. (can't make out name) and his remains laid  to rest in Edford cemetery.

Submitted by: Fama Prokup

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