John McKee, of Pittsburg, was buried in the Allegheny Cemetery Sunday, a large number of persons attending the funeral. He died at his home, 2109 Penn avenue, Friday aged 68 years. His mind had been noticeably unbalanced for over two years past, and his death was partly due to the strain of inaction while confined to Dixmont Insane Asylum. McKee, while one of the best known men in Pittsburg, was the most eccentric, the latter habit making him known all over Western Pennsylvania. He was born in County Down, Ireland, and his family was at one time wealthy. He wrote poems and comments on public affairs for the newspapers, and the queer spelling he used added to his prominence. He was marked on the streets by his odd style of dress, to which he adhered until death. Every school child knew him, and
in the business sections, where he was given what he wanted any time, he was familiar. |
