INFLUENZA TAKES AUNT AND NEPHEW WITHIN AN HOUR
One of the saddest results in the vicinity of Steamboat Springs from this season's epidemic of influenza was the death of Miss Jane BLIGHT and her nephew, George E. HITCHENS, which took place near Trull Tuesday morning, almost within a single hour. Both were taken ill at about the same time, two weeks ago, and both were given the most tender care and the best possible attention, but the treacherous disease refused to yield.
The family of William HITCHENS, one of the most prominent pioneers in this portion of the county, was thus doubly bereaved. George was the youngest son and the only one still residing at home, while Miss BLIGHT was a sister of Mrs. HITCHENS, and had made her home at the ranch for the past 22 years.
George Ede HITCHENS was born June 21, 1898, at the old family home, where he spent his entire life and where he passed away this week. Although less than 22 years of age, he had gained recognition as one of the substantial young men of the community, and at the recent election of Elk Mountain Grange No. 195, the membership of which consists of his neighbors, many of whom had known the young man all his life, he was honored by election to the position of master. He was also a prominent member of the Steamboat Springs lodge of Odd Fellows, and at the next meeting of the Rebekah degree was to have been made a member of that branch of the order. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William HITCHENS; two brothers and a sister, William HITCHENS, Jr., Percy D. HITCHENS and Mrs. Rita WOODCOCK.
Jane BLIGHT was born June 25, 1848, at Camborne, England. She came to Colorado in September, 1897, since which time she had been with the family of her sister, Mrs. William HITCHENS, at Trull. Miss BLIGHT embraced religion when very young, and throughout her entire life she was most zealous in her devotion to her Christian duties. She was dearly loved by all of her neighbors, but her acquaintance was not extended, as she seldom went far from the family home.
The double funeral will take place Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, from the Steamboat Springs Methodist church. The service will be conducted by Rev. V. C. Soash, and at the grave the funeral service of the Odd Fellows will be held.
William HITCHENS, Jr., eldest brother of George HITCHENS, is in business in Denver, and his arrival has been delayed by the blockade on the railroad. William HITCHENS, Sr., the bereaved father, and Percy HITCHENS, the other brother, have both been ill with influenza, the former at the family home and the latter in Steamboat Springs. Both are now improving, although Percy's condition has been very serious and he is still confined to his house.
(Published in The Routt County Sentinel (Steamboat Springs, CO), Friday, February 27, 1920.)
One of the saddest results in the vicinity of Steamboat Springs from this season's epidemic of influenza was the death of Miss Jane BLIGHT and her nephew, George E. HITCHENS, which took place near Trull Tuesday morning, almost within a single hour. Both were taken ill at about the same time, two weeks ago, and both were given the most tender care and the best possible attention, but the treacherous disease refused to yield.
The family of William HITCHENS, one of the most prominent pioneers in this portion of the county, was thus doubly bereaved. George was the youngest son and the only one still residing at home, while Miss BLIGHT was a sister of Mrs. HITCHENS, and had made her home at the ranch for the past 22 years.
George Ede HITCHENS was born June 21, 1898, at the old family home, where he spent his entire life and where he passed away this week. Although less than 22 years of age, he had gained recognition as one of the substantial young men of the community, and at the recent election of Elk Mountain Grange No. 195, the membership of which consists of his neighbors, many of whom had known the young man all his life, he was honored by election to the position of master. He was also a prominent member of the Steamboat Springs lodge of Odd Fellows, and at the next meeting of the Rebekah degree was to have been made a member of that branch of the order. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William HITCHENS; two brothers and a sister, William HITCHENS, Jr., Percy D. HITCHENS and Mrs. Rita WOODCOCK.
Jane BLIGHT was born June 25, 1848, at Camborne, England. She came to Colorado in September, 1897, since which time she had been with the family of her sister, Mrs. William HITCHENS, at Trull. Miss BLIGHT embraced religion when very young, and throughout her entire life she was most zealous in her devotion to her Christian duties. She was dearly loved by all of her neighbors, but her acquaintance was not extended, as she seldom went far from the family home.
The double funeral will take place Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, from the Steamboat Springs Methodist church. The service will be conducted by Rev. V. C. Soash, and at the grave the funeral service of the Odd Fellows will be held.
William HITCHENS, Jr., eldest brother of George HITCHENS, is in business in Denver, and his arrival has been delayed by the blockade on the railroad. William HITCHENS, Sr., the bereaved father, and Percy HITCHENS, the other brother, have both been ill with influenza, the former at the family home and the latter in Steamboat Springs. Both are now improving, although Percy's condition has been very serious and he is still confined to his house.
(Published in The Routt County Sentinel (Steamboat Springs, CO), Friday, February 27, 1920.)
INFLUENZA TAKES AUNT AND NEPHEW WITHIN AN HOUR
One of the saddest results in the vicinity of Steamboat Springs from this season's epidemic of influenza was the death of Miss Jane BLIGHT and her nephew, George E. HITCHENS, which took place near Trull Tuesday morning, almost within a single hour. Both were taken ill at about the same time, two weeks ago, and both were given the most tender care and the best possible attention, but the treacherous disease refused to yield.
The family of William HITCHENS, one of the most prominent pioneers in this portion of the county, was thus doubly bereaved. George was the youngest son and the only one still residing at home, while Miss BLIGHT was a sister of Mrs. HITCHENS, and had made her home at the ranch for the past 22 years.
George Ede HITCHENS was born June 21, 1898, at the old family home, where he spent his entire life and where he passed away this week. Although less than 22 years of age, he had gained recognition as one of the substantial young men of the community, and at the recent election of Elk Mountain Grange No. 195, the membership of which consists of his neighbors, many of whom had known the young man all his life, he was honored by election to the position of master. He was also a prominent member of the Steamboat Springs lodge of Odd Fellows, and at the next meeting of the Rebekah degree was to have been made a member of that branch of the order. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William HITCHENS; two brothers and a sister, William HITCHENS, Jr., Percy D. HITCHENS and Mrs. Rita WOODCOCK.
Jane BLIGHT was born June 25, 1848, at Camborne, England. She came to Colorado in September, 1897, since which time she had been with the family of her sister, Mrs. William HITCHENS, at Trull. Miss BLIGHT embraced religion when very young, and throughout her entire life she was most zealous in her devotion to her Christian duties. She was dearly loved by all of her neighbors, but her acquaintance was not extended, as she seldom went far from the family home.
The double funeral will take place Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, from the Steamboat Springs Methodist church. The service will be conducted by Rev. V. C. Soash, and at the grave the funeral service of the Odd Fellows will be held.
William HITCHENS, Jr., eldest brother of George HITCHENS, is in business in Denver, and his arrival has been delayed by the blockade on the railroad. William HITCHENS, Sr., the bereaved father, and Percy HITCHENS, the other brother, have both been ill with influenza, the former at the family home and the latter in Steamboat Springs. Both are now improving, although Percy's condition has been very serious and he is still confined to his house.
(Published in The Routt County Sentinel (Steamboat Springs, CO), Friday, February 27, 1920.)
One of the saddest results in the vicinity of Steamboat Springs from this season's epidemic of influenza was the death of Miss Jane BLIGHT and her nephew, George E. HITCHENS, which took place near Trull Tuesday morning, almost within a single hour. Both were taken ill at about the same time, two weeks ago, and both were given the most tender care and the best possible attention, but the treacherous disease refused to yield.
The family of William HITCHENS, one of the most prominent pioneers in this portion of the county, was thus doubly bereaved. George was the youngest son and the only one still residing at home, while Miss BLIGHT was a sister of Mrs. HITCHENS, and had made her home at the ranch for the past 22 years.
George Ede HITCHENS was born June 21, 1898, at the old family home, where he spent his entire life and where he passed away this week. Although less than 22 years of age, he had gained recognition as one of the substantial young men of the community, and at the recent election of Elk Mountain Grange No. 195, the membership of which consists of his neighbors, many of whom had known the young man all his life, he was honored by election to the position of master. He was also a prominent member of the Steamboat Springs lodge of Odd Fellows, and at the next meeting of the Rebekah degree was to have been made a member of that branch of the order. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William HITCHENS; two brothers and a sister, William HITCHENS, Jr., Percy D. HITCHENS and Mrs. Rita WOODCOCK.
Jane BLIGHT was born June 25, 1848, at Camborne, England. She came to Colorado in September, 1897, since which time she had been with the family of her sister, Mrs. William HITCHENS, at Trull. Miss BLIGHT embraced religion when very young, and throughout her entire life she was most zealous in her devotion to her Christian duties. She was dearly loved by all of her neighbors, but her acquaintance was not extended, as she seldom went far from the family home.
The double funeral will take place Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, from the Steamboat Springs Methodist church. The service will be conducted by Rev. V. C. Soash, and at the grave the funeral service of the Odd Fellows will be held.
William HITCHENS, Jr., eldest brother of George HITCHENS, is in business in Denver, and his arrival has been delayed by the blockade on the railroad. William HITCHENS, Sr., the bereaved father, and Percy HITCHENS, the other brother, have both been ill with influenza, the former at the family home and the latter in Steamboat Springs. Both are now improving, although Percy's condition has been very serious and he is still confined to his house.
(Published in The Routt County Sentinel (Steamboat Springs, CO), Friday, February 27, 1920.)
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