John Avery of Evergreen township died Saturday night following a short illness with pneumonia and was laid to rest in Elkland cemetery Tuesday morning. Rev. Donald Morrison conducted a brief service at the cemetery chapel in the presence of several relatives. Mr. Avery was the last of a family of four who passed away within a few days more than a month's time. His mother, Mrs. Minnie Avery; died Jan. 8 and his brother, William the following day. Both were ill but a short time. Another son of Mrs. Avery, Adam, died in Pontiac on Dec. I9. The Avery family were well known in Evergreen township where they have lived for many years. Mrs. Avery was a good mother and kind neighbor and the untimely death of the several members of this family have created deep sorrow in the community. When the health conditions in the neighborhood improve after the influenza epidemic, it is aItogether probable that memorial services for the departed family will he held.
John Avery of Evergreen township died Saturday night following a short illness with pneumonia and was laid to rest in Elkland cemetery Tuesday morning. Rev. Donald Morrison conducted a brief service at the cemetery chapel in the presence of several relatives. Mr. Avery was the last of a family of four who passed away within a few days more than a month's time. His mother, Mrs. Minnie Avery; died Jan. 8 and his brother, William the following day. Both were ill but a short time. Another son of Mrs. Avery, Adam, died in Pontiac on Dec. I9. The Avery family were well known in Evergreen township where they have lived for many years. Mrs. Avery was a good mother and kind neighbor and the untimely death of the several members of this family have created deep sorrow in the community. When the health conditions in the neighborhood improve after the influenza epidemic, it is aItogether probable that memorial services for the departed family will he held.
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