Article appeared in "Before the Times" a book compiled by Meridian Historical Society of a collection of news items before "The Meridian Times" newspaper started May 1909.
Early in the week, Mrs. E.J. Vickers received the sad intelligence of the death of her young son, Claud Gilbert which occurred at a Salt Lake Hospital. The young man, age 15, who was a jockey was riding at Helena, Montana, where he was taken slightly ill with a sore throat. By the time the party reached Salt Lake his ailment was announced diphtheria and he was removed to a hospital where he lived but a few days. Since the last of March this year, Mrs. Vickers has suffered the loss of a daughter, husband, a brother and son. Much sympathy is felt for her in her heavy bereavement.
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The Salt Lake Tribune
October 15, 1908 page 12
GILBERT-In this city October 13, 1908, Claude Gilbert, aged 15 years. Native of Iowa. Remains at O'Donnell & Co.'s funeral parlors. Notice of funeral later.
Early in the week, Mrs. E.J. Vickers received the sad intelligence of the death of her young son, Claud Gilbert which occurred at a Salt Lake Hospital. The young man, age 15, who was a jockey was riding at Helena, Montana, where he was taken slightly ill with a sore throat. By the time the party reached Salt Lake his ailment was announced diphtheria and he was removed to a hospital where he lived but a few days. Since the last of March this year, Mrs. Vickers has suffered the loss of a daughter, husband, a brother and son. Much sympathy is felt for her in her heavy bereavement.
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The Salt Lake Tribune
October 15, 1908 page 12
GILBERT-In this city October 13, 1908, Claude Gilbert, aged 15 years. Native of Iowa. Remains at O'Donnell & Co.'s funeral parlors. Notice of funeral later.
Article appeared in "Before the Times" a book compiled by Meridian Historical Society of a collection of news items before "The Meridian Times" newspaper started May 1909.
Early in the week, Mrs. E.J. Vickers received the sad intelligence of the death of her young son, Claud Gilbert which occurred at a Salt Lake Hospital. The young man, age 15, who was a jockey was riding at Helena, Montana, where he was taken slightly ill with a sore throat. By the time the party reached Salt Lake his ailment was announced diphtheria and he was removed to a hospital where he lived but a few days. Since the last of March this year, Mrs. Vickers has suffered the loss of a daughter, husband, a brother and son. Much sympathy is felt for her in her heavy bereavement.
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The Salt Lake Tribune
October 15, 1908 page 12
GILBERT-In this city October 13, 1908, Claude Gilbert, aged 15 years. Native of Iowa. Remains at O'Donnell & Co.'s funeral parlors. Notice of funeral later.
Early in the week, Mrs. E.J. Vickers received the sad intelligence of the death of her young son, Claud Gilbert which occurred at a Salt Lake Hospital. The young man, age 15, who was a jockey was riding at Helena, Montana, where he was taken slightly ill with a sore throat. By the time the party reached Salt Lake his ailment was announced diphtheria and he was removed to a hospital where he lived but a few days. Since the last of March this year, Mrs. Vickers has suffered the loss of a daughter, husband, a brother and son. Much sympathy is felt for her in her heavy bereavement.
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The Salt Lake Tribune
October 15, 1908 page 12
GILBERT-In this city October 13, 1908, Claude Gilbert, aged 15 years. Native of Iowa. Remains at O'Donnell & Co.'s funeral parlors. Notice of funeral later.
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