WW I VETERAN
He died from Cerebro Meningitis
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Mr. and Mrs. M. Chilton of near Newark were here Monday on their way to Camp Funston, where they were called by the news of the illness of their son, Robert L., who is in training there.
Shelbina Democrat, Shelbina, Missouri, 07 Nov 1917, Wed; Page 5, Column 3
S0LDIER BOY DIES IN CAMP.
The first body to return to this section from an army camp was that of Robert Chilton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Medley Chilton, of near Newark. The young man fell a victim of spinal meningitis, a contagion that has taken several boys at Camp Funston, but is now said to be under control. The parents of the boy went to see him during his illness and upon returning home sorrowfully awaited the sad news that they felt sure would follow them owing to his very serious condition. He was a most exemplary young man and owned a farm, known as the William Glover farm, near Newark, which he disposed of when drafted into the army.
The remains reached LaBelle last night at six o'clock and was met at the train by all the business men, who had closed up their business places for the occasion. Undertaker Coder took the body to his undertaking rooms where it remained until this morning when the auto hearse took it to the home of his parents near Newark, where appropriate services will be held before interment.
Let us hope that other parents will he spared the sorrow thrust upon the parents of this young man, but this is hoping too much. We must be prepared to meet other similar unpleasant conditions before the cruel war for human liberty is finished.
The La Belle Star, La Belle, Missouri, 16 Nov 1917, Fri • Page 1, Column 5
Knox County Boy Dies at Camp
Robert Chilton, one of the Knox county boys who left September 19 for Camp Funston, Kan., died of spinal meningitis at 11 o'clock Monday night, Nov. 12 (sic), at the base hospital at Fort Riley. The body was shipped to LaBelle and from there taken to his home at Newark for burial. He was 26 years old and a son of Mr. and Mrs. Medley Chilton. He owned a farm known as the Will Glover place northwest of Newark, which he sold before leaving for service.
Shelby County Herald, Shelbyville, Missouri, 21 Nov 1917, Wed • Page 3, Column 6
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100 Years Ago, The Edina Sentinel, Edina, Missouri, Nov. 22, 1917
Newark—Robert Lee Chilton, who died at the base hospital at Fort Riley, Kansas the first of the week, was brought here and buried Friday. He was born March 25, 1891 at Newark and died Nov. 15, 1917, age 26 years, 7 months and 20 days. Large flags carried by Uncle Abe Mauck and Uncle Pink Plunkett, two of our Civil War Veterans as the weeping friends followed to the cemetery.
The Edina Sentinel, Edina, Missouri, Wednesday, November 22, 2017
NEWARK, MO
The body of Robert Lee Chilton who died in the base hospital at Fort Riley, Kansas, was brought here and buried Friday. He was born March 25, 1891, and died Nov. 15, 1917. Three years ago he united with the Newark Christian church and was a member at the time of his death. Besides a host of sorrowful friends he leaves a heart-broken father and mother and one brother, Melvin. The funeral service was conducted Friday afternoon in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Medley Chilton by Mr. Kelley, an old friend and neighbor of the family. The large company of weeping friends and the many beautiful floral offerings told better than words the place this dear boy held in the hearts of tho people. He was a good and obedient son and a young man of whom the community was proud. He was buried in his army uniform and Pink Plunkett and Abe Mauck, two of our civil war veterans carried large flags to the cemetery in honor of the young soldier.
The Quincy Daily Whig, Quincy, Illinois, Friday, November 23, 1917; Page: 11
He died from Cerebro Meningitis
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Mr. and Mrs. M. Chilton of near Newark were here Monday on their way to Camp Funston, where they were called by the news of the illness of their son, Robert L., who is in training there.
Shelbina Democrat, Shelbina, Missouri, 07 Nov 1917, Wed; Page 5, Column 3
S0LDIER BOY DIES IN CAMP.
The first body to return to this section from an army camp was that of Robert Chilton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Medley Chilton, of near Newark. The young man fell a victim of spinal meningitis, a contagion that has taken several boys at Camp Funston, but is now said to be under control. The parents of the boy went to see him during his illness and upon returning home sorrowfully awaited the sad news that they felt sure would follow them owing to his very serious condition. He was a most exemplary young man and owned a farm, known as the William Glover farm, near Newark, which he disposed of when drafted into the army.
The remains reached LaBelle last night at six o'clock and was met at the train by all the business men, who had closed up their business places for the occasion. Undertaker Coder took the body to his undertaking rooms where it remained until this morning when the auto hearse took it to the home of his parents near Newark, where appropriate services will be held before interment.
Let us hope that other parents will he spared the sorrow thrust upon the parents of this young man, but this is hoping too much. We must be prepared to meet other similar unpleasant conditions before the cruel war for human liberty is finished.
The La Belle Star, La Belle, Missouri, 16 Nov 1917, Fri • Page 1, Column 5
Knox County Boy Dies at Camp
Robert Chilton, one of the Knox county boys who left September 19 for Camp Funston, Kan., died of spinal meningitis at 11 o'clock Monday night, Nov. 12 (sic), at the base hospital at Fort Riley. The body was shipped to LaBelle and from there taken to his home at Newark for burial. He was 26 years old and a son of Mr. and Mrs. Medley Chilton. He owned a farm known as the Will Glover place northwest of Newark, which he sold before leaving for service.
Shelby County Herald, Shelbyville, Missouri, 21 Nov 1917, Wed • Page 3, Column 6
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100 Years Ago, The Edina Sentinel, Edina, Missouri, Nov. 22, 1917
Newark—Robert Lee Chilton, who died at the base hospital at Fort Riley, Kansas the first of the week, was brought here and buried Friday. He was born March 25, 1891 at Newark and died Nov. 15, 1917, age 26 years, 7 months and 20 days. Large flags carried by Uncle Abe Mauck and Uncle Pink Plunkett, two of our Civil War Veterans as the weeping friends followed to the cemetery.
The Edina Sentinel, Edina, Missouri, Wednesday, November 22, 2017
NEWARK, MO
The body of Robert Lee Chilton who died in the base hospital at Fort Riley, Kansas, was brought here and buried Friday. He was born March 25, 1891, and died Nov. 15, 1917. Three years ago he united with the Newark Christian church and was a member at the time of his death. Besides a host of sorrowful friends he leaves a heart-broken father and mother and one brother, Melvin. The funeral service was conducted Friday afternoon in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Medley Chilton by Mr. Kelley, an old friend and neighbor of the family. The large company of weeping friends and the many beautiful floral offerings told better than words the place this dear boy held in the hearts of tho people. He was a good and obedient son and a young man of whom the community was proud. He was buried in his army uniform and Pink Plunkett and Abe Mauck, two of our civil war veterans carried large flags to the cemetery in honor of the young soldier.
The Quincy Daily Whig, Quincy, Illinois, Friday, November 23, 1917; Page: 11
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He died from Cerebro Meningitis
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Mr. and Mrs. M. Chilton of near Newark were here Monday on their way to Camp Funston, where they were called by the news of the illness of their son, Robert L., who is in training there.
Shelbina Democrat, Shelbina, Missouri, 07 Nov 1917, Wed; Page 5, Column 3
S0LDIER BOY DIES IN CAMP.
The first body to return to this section from an army camp was that of Robert Chilton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Medley Chilton, of near Newark. The young man fell a victim of spinal meningitis, a contagion that has taken several boys at Camp Funston, but is now said to be under control. The parents of the boy went to see him during his illness and upon returning home sorrowfully awaited the sad news that they felt sure would follow them owing to his very serious condition. He was a most exemplary young man and owned a farm, known as the William Glover farm, near Newark, which he disposed of when drafted into the army.
The remains reached LaBelle last night at six o'clock and was met at the train by all the business men, who had closed up their business places for the occasion. Undertaker Coder took the body to his undertaking rooms where it remained until this morning when the auto hearse took it to the home of his parents near Newark, where appropriate services will be held before interment.
Let us hope that other parents will he spared the sorrow thrust upon the parents of this young man, but this is hoping too much. We must be prepared to meet other similar unpleasant conditions before the cruel war for human liberty is finished.
The La Belle Star, La Belle, Missouri, 16 Nov 1917, Fri • Page 1, Column 5
Knox County Boy Dies at Camp
Robert Chilton, one of the Knox county boys who left September 19 for Camp Funston, Kan., died of spinal meningitis at 11 o'clock Monday night, Nov. 12 (sic), at the base hospital at Fort Riley. The body was shipped to LaBelle and from there taken to his home at Newark for burial. He was 26 years old and a son of Mr. and Mrs. Medley Chilton. He owned a farm known as the Will Glover place northwest of Newark, which he sold before leaving for service.
Shelby County Herald, Shelbyville, Missouri, 21 Nov 1917, Wed • Page 3, Column 6
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100 Years Ago, The Edina Sentinel, Edina, Missouri, Nov. 22, 1917
Newark—Robert Lee Chilton, who died at the base hospital at Fort Riley, Kansas the first of the week, was brought here and buried Friday. He was born March 25, 1891 at Newark and died Nov. 15, 1917, age 26 years, 7 months and 20 days. Large flags carried by Uncle Abe Mauck and Uncle Pink Plunkett, two of our Civil War Veterans as the weeping friends followed to the cemetery.
The Edina Sentinel, Edina, Missouri, Wednesday, November 22, 2017
NEWARK, MO
The body of Robert Lee Chilton who died in the base hospital at Fort Riley, Kansas, was brought here and buried Friday. He was born March 25, 1891, and died Nov. 15, 1917. Three years ago he united with the Newark Christian church and was a member at the time of his death. Besides a host of sorrowful friends he leaves a heart-broken father and mother and one brother, Melvin. The funeral service was conducted Friday afternoon in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Medley Chilton by Mr. Kelley, an old friend and neighbor of the family. The large company of weeping friends and the many beautiful floral offerings told better than words the place this dear boy held in the hearts of tho people. He was a good and obedient son and a young man of whom the community was proud. He was buried in his army uniform and Pink Plunkett and Abe Mauck, two of our civil war veterans carried large flags to the cemetery in honor of the young soldier.
The Quincy Daily Whig, Quincy, Illinois, Friday, November 23, 1917; Page: 11
He died from Cerebro Meningitis
Local Paragraphs
Mr. and Mrs. M. Chilton of near Newark were here Monday on their way to Camp Funston, where they were called by the news of the illness of their son, Robert L., who is in training there.
Shelbina Democrat, Shelbina, Missouri, 07 Nov 1917, Wed; Page 5, Column 3
S0LDIER BOY DIES IN CAMP.
The first body to return to this section from an army camp was that of Robert Chilton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Medley Chilton, of near Newark. The young man fell a victim of spinal meningitis, a contagion that has taken several boys at Camp Funston, but is now said to be under control. The parents of the boy went to see him during his illness and upon returning home sorrowfully awaited the sad news that they felt sure would follow them owing to his very serious condition. He was a most exemplary young man and owned a farm, known as the William Glover farm, near Newark, which he disposed of when drafted into the army.
The remains reached LaBelle last night at six o'clock and was met at the train by all the business men, who had closed up their business places for the occasion. Undertaker Coder took the body to his undertaking rooms where it remained until this morning when the auto hearse took it to the home of his parents near Newark, where appropriate services will be held before interment.
Let us hope that other parents will he spared the sorrow thrust upon the parents of this young man, but this is hoping too much. We must be prepared to meet other similar unpleasant conditions before the cruel war for human liberty is finished.
The La Belle Star, La Belle, Missouri, 16 Nov 1917, Fri • Page 1, Column 5
Knox County Boy Dies at Camp
Robert Chilton, one of the Knox county boys who left September 19 for Camp Funston, Kan., died of spinal meningitis at 11 o'clock Monday night, Nov. 12 (sic), at the base hospital at Fort Riley. The body was shipped to LaBelle and from there taken to his home at Newark for burial. He was 26 years old and a son of Mr. and Mrs. Medley Chilton. He owned a farm known as the Will Glover place northwest of Newark, which he sold before leaving for service.
Shelby County Herald, Shelbyville, Missouri, 21 Nov 1917, Wed • Page 3, Column 6
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100 Years Ago, The Edina Sentinel, Edina, Missouri, Nov. 22, 1917
Newark—Robert Lee Chilton, who died at the base hospital at Fort Riley, Kansas the first of the week, was brought here and buried Friday. He was born March 25, 1891 at Newark and died Nov. 15, 1917, age 26 years, 7 months and 20 days. Large flags carried by Uncle Abe Mauck and Uncle Pink Plunkett, two of our Civil War Veterans as the weeping friends followed to the cemetery.
The Edina Sentinel, Edina, Missouri, Wednesday, November 22, 2017
NEWARK, MO
The body of Robert Lee Chilton who died in the base hospital at Fort Riley, Kansas, was brought here and buried Friday. He was born March 25, 1891, and died Nov. 15, 1917. Three years ago he united with the Newark Christian church and was a member at the time of his death. Besides a host of sorrowful friends he leaves a heart-broken father and mother and one brother, Melvin. The funeral service was conducted Friday afternoon in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Medley Chilton by Mr. Kelley, an old friend and neighbor of the family. The large company of weeping friends and the many beautiful floral offerings told better than words the place this dear boy held in the hearts of tho people. He was a good and obedient son and a young man of whom the community was proud. He was buried in his army uniform and Pink Plunkett and Abe Mauck, two of our civil war veterans carried large flags to the cemetery in honor of the young soldier.
The Quincy Daily Whig, Quincy, Illinois, Friday, November 23, 1917; Page: 11
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