Here is another Praul obit:

Elias Praul of Pittsburgh, formerly a resident of Canonsburg, died Tuesday, aged 51 years. He was a member of Eureka Lodge of Colored Odd Fellows and was a brother of David, Levi and Belle Praul of this place. The funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p. m. at Payne African Methodist Episcopal church. The interment in the church burying ground.
Wednesday, January 13, 1904 (The Canonsburg Daily Notes)

Thursday, January 14, 1904 (The Canonsburg Herald)
Buried Today.
The funeral of Elias Prawl, who died in Pittsburgh on Monday last, took place this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Payne A. M. E. church. The services were conducted by Rev. Jeffries assisted by Rev. John Lotterbury of South Canonsburg. A number of the members of the Pittsburgh and Canonsburg lodge of Odd Fellows were present. Several members of the Daughters of Rebekah were also present.