OTIS J. DOWNS, 39, WORLD WAR VET DIES SATURDAY
Amputuation of Left Leg Fails To Save Life Of Man Wounded in Service
Otis Jacob Downs, 39, World War veteran died at St. Vincent's hospital at 6:05 p.m. Saturday, following a desperate attempt to save his life by the amputation of his leg.
Downs was wounded and gassed while fighting in the world war and tuberculosis of the bone developed as a result and for more than eighteen month, he was a patient in the army hospital at Jefferson Barracks.
He became worse a few days ago and was removed to St. Vincent's Hospital where his left leg was removed Saturday afternoon with the hope that he would get better but in spite of all efforts to save him, the fight was a losing one.
In a final effort to save Downs, the attending doctors felt it best to resort to blood transfusion and Al Hedden and Elmer Vaughn, local members of the legion post gladly gave of their blood in an effort to save a war buddy, but it was to no avail. Leslie Hanauer, commander of the local Legion Post was awaiting his turn at the transfusion process to aid in in saving Downs, when the end came.
Downs was born in Pana on December 16, 1888, the son of Jacob and Mary (Farrow) Downs, they preceded him in death. He was educated in the Pana public schools and he worked in the green houses and on a farm until he joined the army in June 27, 1918.
He took part in the battle of Mense Argonne and wounded at Verdun, and later served in the army of occupation, receiving an honorable discharge on May 18, 1919.
He was married to Flora Viola Forrest of Pana on December 7, 1924 and to this union was born one daughter Lenora Alice, who survives his father.
The Downs moved to Taylorville about two years ago and at the time of Mr. Downs death resided at 1119 W. Vandeverr Street.
Besides his widow and daughter, the deceased is survived by one brother and four sisters; William Downs of Fidelity, Illinois; Mrs. C. W. Hayden of Irving, Mrs. Emma Hardy of Oconee, Mrs. Ella Culbertson of Pana and Miss Nora Downs of Van Buren, Indiana.
The funeral was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the Methodist Church with Rev. A.I. Casley as the minister in charge. The Ivan J. Dappert Post of the American Legion took charge of the service at the grave and sounded taps for one more comrade whose life was finally given as a result of his valiant service to his country. Interment was made at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Amputuation of Left Leg Fails To Save Life Of Man Wounded in Service
Otis Jacob Downs, 39, World War veteran died at St. Vincent's hospital at 6:05 p.m. Saturday, following a desperate attempt to save his life by the amputation of his leg.
Downs was wounded and gassed while fighting in the world war and tuberculosis of the bone developed as a result and for more than eighteen month, he was a patient in the army hospital at Jefferson Barracks.
He became worse a few days ago and was removed to St. Vincent's Hospital where his left leg was removed Saturday afternoon with the hope that he would get better but in spite of all efforts to save him, the fight was a losing one.
In a final effort to save Downs, the attending doctors felt it best to resort to blood transfusion and Al Hedden and Elmer Vaughn, local members of the legion post gladly gave of their blood in an effort to save a war buddy, but it was to no avail. Leslie Hanauer, commander of the local Legion Post was awaiting his turn at the transfusion process to aid in in saving Downs, when the end came.
Downs was born in Pana on December 16, 1888, the son of Jacob and Mary (Farrow) Downs, they preceded him in death. He was educated in the Pana public schools and he worked in the green houses and on a farm until he joined the army in June 27, 1918.
He took part in the battle of Mense Argonne and wounded at Verdun, and later served in the army of occupation, receiving an honorable discharge on May 18, 1919.
He was married to Flora Viola Forrest of Pana on December 7, 1924 and to this union was born one daughter Lenora Alice, who survives his father.
The Downs moved to Taylorville about two years ago and at the time of Mr. Downs death resided at 1119 W. Vandeverr Street.
Besides his widow and daughter, the deceased is survived by one brother and four sisters; William Downs of Fidelity, Illinois; Mrs. C. W. Hayden of Irving, Mrs. Emma Hardy of Oconee, Mrs. Ella Culbertson of Pana and Miss Nora Downs of Van Buren, Indiana.
The funeral was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the Methodist Church with Rev. A.I. Casley as the minister in charge. The Ivan J. Dappert Post of the American Legion took charge of the service at the grave and sounded taps for one more comrade whose life was finally given as a result of his valiant service to his country. Interment was made at Oak Hill Cemetery.
OTIS J. DOWNS, 39, WORLD WAR VET DIES SATURDAY
Amputuation of Left Leg Fails To Save Life Of Man Wounded in Service
Otis Jacob Downs, 39, World War veteran died at St. Vincent's hospital at 6:05 p.m. Saturday, following a desperate attempt to save his life by the amputation of his leg.
Downs was wounded and gassed while fighting in the world war and tuberculosis of the bone developed as a result and for more than eighteen month, he was a patient in the army hospital at Jefferson Barracks.
He became worse a few days ago and was removed to St. Vincent's Hospital where his left leg was removed Saturday afternoon with the hope that he would get better but in spite of all efforts to save him, the fight was a losing one.
In a final effort to save Downs, the attending doctors felt it best to resort to blood transfusion and Al Hedden and Elmer Vaughn, local members of the legion post gladly gave of their blood in an effort to save a war buddy, but it was to no avail. Leslie Hanauer, commander of the local Legion Post was awaiting his turn at the transfusion process to aid in in saving Downs, when the end came.
Downs was born in Pana on December 16, 1888, the son of Jacob and Mary (Farrow) Downs, they preceded him in death. He was educated in the Pana public schools and he worked in the green houses and on a farm until he joined the army in June 27, 1918.
He took part in the battle of Mense Argonne and wounded at Verdun, and later served in the army of occupation, receiving an honorable discharge on May 18, 1919.
He was married to Flora Viola Forrest of Pana on December 7, 1924 and to this union was born one daughter Lenora Alice, who survives his father.
The Downs moved to Taylorville about two years ago and at the time of Mr. Downs death resided at 1119 W. Vandeverr Street.
Besides his widow and daughter, the deceased is survived by one brother and four sisters; William Downs of Fidelity, Illinois; Mrs. C. W. Hayden of Irving, Mrs. Emma Hardy of Oconee, Mrs. Ella Culbertson of Pana and Miss Nora Downs of Van Buren, Indiana.
The funeral was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the Methodist Church with Rev. A.I. Casley as the minister in charge. The Ivan J. Dappert Post of the American Legion took charge of the service at the grave and sounded taps for one more comrade whose life was finally given as a result of his valiant service to his country. Interment was made at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Amputuation of Left Leg Fails To Save Life Of Man Wounded in Service
Otis Jacob Downs, 39, World War veteran died at St. Vincent's hospital at 6:05 p.m. Saturday, following a desperate attempt to save his life by the amputation of his leg.
Downs was wounded and gassed while fighting in the world war and tuberculosis of the bone developed as a result and for more than eighteen month, he was a patient in the army hospital at Jefferson Barracks.
He became worse a few days ago and was removed to St. Vincent's Hospital where his left leg was removed Saturday afternoon with the hope that he would get better but in spite of all efforts to save him, the fight was a losing one.
In a final effort to save Downs, the attending doctors felt it best to resort to blood transfusion and Al Hedden and Elmer Vaughn, local members of the legion post gladly gave of their blood in an effort to save a war buddy, but it was to no avail. Leslie Hanauer, commander of the local Legion Post was awaiting his turn at the transfusion process to aid in in saving Downs, when the end came.
Downs was born in Pana on December 16, 1888, the son of Jacob and Mary (Farrow) Downs, they preceded him in death. He was educated in the Pana public schools and he worked in the green houses and on a farm until he joined the army in June 27, 1918.
He took part in the battle of Mense Argonne and wounded at Verdun, and later served in the army of occupation, receiving an honorable discharge on May 18, 1919.
He was married to Flora Viola Forrest of Pana on December 7, 1924 and to this union was born one daughter Lenora Alice, who survives his father.
The Downs moved to Taylorville about two years ago and at the time of Mr. Downs death resided at 1119 W. Vandeverr Street.
Besides his widow and daughter, the deceased is survived by one brother and four sisters; William Downs of Fidelity, Illinois; Mrs. C. W. Hayden of Irving, Mrs. Emma Hardy of Oconee, Mrs. Ella Culbertson of Pana and Miss Nora Downs of Van Buren, Indiana.
The funeral was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the Methodist Church with Rev. A.I. Casley as the minister in charge. The Ivan J. Dappert Post of the American Legion took charge of the service at the grave and sounded taps for one more comrade whose life was finally given as a result of his valiant service to his country. Interment was made at Oak Hill Cemetery.
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