Obituaries: Dr. A. J. SIMPSON 1939: Jefferson County, PA

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  Dr. A.J. Simpson  died April 10, 1939
  
  Dr. A.J. Simpson for forty years a practitioner of medicine at Summerville,
  died in the Adrian hospital, Punxsutawney, at 12:50 p.m., Monday, April 10,
  1939, following an illness of two weeks, aged 70 years.  Suffering from flu,
  he took treatment at the hospital, returning home Friday of last week to
  resume his practice.  He suffered a relapse, his condition becoming alarming
  he was rushed back to the hospital.  An abscess of the ear penetrated the
  brain which proved fatal.
  	
  Dr. Simpson was a graduate of the old Clarion State Normal School, attended
  Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Ind., and received his medical degree at
  the University of Pittsburgh.  He was a member of the Jefferson County
  Medical Society, and had served as president.  He was a member of the
  Summerville Lodge, I.O.O.F. and the American Legion, having been in the
  service from May 21 to December 17, 1918.  He was promoted from First
  Lieutenant to the rank of Captain.  Dr. Simpson was also a member of the
  OfficersÕ Reserve Corps, holding the rank of Lieutenant Colonel at the time
  of his death.  He was an elder of the Summerville Presbyterian church, and a
  member of the board of education at Summerville.
  	
  Beloved by hundreds of patients whom he had served and given advice, his
  passing will be keenly felt by many.
  	
  Dr. Simpson is survived by one son, James, one brother, Jay T. Simpson,
  Roseville, Jefferson county, and three sisters, Mrs. J.E. Guthrie,
  Summerville; Mrs. Edward Smith of Heathville, and Mrs. P.B. Corbett of
  Corsica. One step-daughter, Mrs. Harry Allison, of Kittanning, also
  survives. He was twice married to Ella Guthrie and Mrs. Jessie Slagle, both
  of whom are deceased.
  	
  The son of Samuel and Mary (Fleming) Simpson, he was born July 15, 1868.
  	
  Funeral services in his memory were held at 2:00 oÕclock this Wednesday
  afternoon from the Summerville Presbyterian church, conducted by the pastor,
  Rev. Logan.  The body was removed from the home to the church Wednesday at
  10:00 oÕclock and from then until the hour of the service, hundreds whom he
  had served and advised during his long practice in Summerville, filed by his
  bier to pay their last earthly tribute to one whose service and sacrifice
  for his community endeared him to the hearts of his fellow citizens.