The Goodland Republic
August 3, 1917
FRITZ KELLY
Fritz T. Kelly, son of George and Mrs. Kelly, well-known in this city, died at Norton, Kansas, Saturday evening last, July 28, 1917. His final illness extended slightly over a week. When his condition became serious he was removed to the
hospital but he was then in such a state that the surgical operation performed proved futile, surviving only by twenty four hours or so. His appendix and already indicated the operation as advanced stage of mortification. Fritz was born March 14, 1903, was a very dutiful child at his studies and loved by his classmates of the
eighth grade. He was one of the pioneer scouts belonging to troop one, formed by Father Virden in April, 1916. Father Beede states that he was always odedient and respectful to the Father Scoutmaster and never had on any occasion to be disciplined. In the early spring he was appointed a member of the troop garden committee and just prior to his last days he voluntarily weeded out and hoed his patrol’s section of the vegetables planted in the city park. The scoutmaster visited him repeatedly during his illness and found him possessed of his characteristic cheerfulness and clear mind. In fact, before the end came he planned his own funeral.
The burial service was conducted from the home on Monday morning at 10 o’clock. Large crowds of people and autos were assembled before the procession headed for the cemetery, among them were several members (eighteen in all out of 36) of the local troop of Boy Scouts in double lines on the lawn. These were under the leadership of District Judge Sparks and Wm. Irving, troop drillmaster, in the absence of Father Beede, who wired his sympathy from Norton.
Father Mulvihill read the burial services of the Roman ritual and afterwards addressed a word of comfort and consolation to the parents and other sorrowing relatives. He reminded them that their affliction was from the hand of God, which was for the best in the youth's regard. His remarks were based on the 31st chapter of the prophet Jeremiah, verse 3, “Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love therefore have I drawn thee, taking pity on thee.”
Taps was blown at the grave as the body was lowered, by the troop bugler, Bernice Ellis. It was followed by the blessing of the grave and interment. May he rest in peace. The floral offerings were beautiful and numerous. We thank the donors.
August 3, 1917
FRITZ KELLY
Fritz T. Kelly, son of George and Mrs. Kelly, well-known in this city, died at Norton, Kansas, Saturday evening last, July 28, 1917. His final illness extended slightly over a week. When his condition became serious he was removed to the
hospital but he was then in such a state that the surgical operation performed proved futile, surviving only by twenty four hours or so. His appendix and already indicated the operation as advanced stage of mortification. Fritz was born March 14, 1903, was a very dutiful child at his studies and loved by his classmates of the
eighth grade. He was one of the pioneer scouts belonging to troop one, formed by Father Virden in April, 1916. Father Beede states that he was always odedient and respectful to the Father Scoutmaster and never had on any occasion to be disciplined. In the early spring he was appointed a member of the troop garden committee and just prior to his last days he voluntarily weeded out and hoed his patrol’s section of the vegetables planted in the city park. The scoutmaster visited him repeatedly during his illness and found him possessed of his characteristic cheerfulness and clear mind. In fact, before the end came he planned his own funeral.
The burial service was conducted from the home on Monday morning at 10 o’clock. Large crowds of people and autos were assembled before the procession headed for the cemetery, among them were several members (eighteen in all out of 36) of the local troop of Boy Scouts in double lines on the lawn. These were under the leadership of District Judge Sparks and Wm. Irving, troop drillmaster, in the absence of Father Beede, who wired his sympathy from Norton.
Father Mulvihill read the burial services of the Roman ritual and afterwards addressed a word of comfort and consolation to the parents and other sorrowing relatives. He reminded them that their affliction was from the hand of God, which was for the best in the youth's regard. His remarks were based on the 31st chapter of the prophet Jeremiah, verse 3, “Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love therefore have I drawn thee, taking pity on thee.”
Taps was blown at the grave as the body was lowered, by the troop bugler, Bernice Ellis. It was followed by the blessing of the grave and interment. May he rest in peace. The floral offerings were beautiful and numerous. We thank the donors.
The Goodland Republic
August 3, 1917
FRITZ KELLY
Fritz T. Kelly, son of George and Mrs. Kelly, well-known in this city, died at Norton, Kansas, Saturday evening last, July 28, 1917. His final illness extended slightly over a week. When his condition became serious he was removed to the
hospital but he was then in such a state that the surgical operation performed proved futile, surviving only by twenty four hours or so. His appendix and already indicated the operation as advanced stage of mortification. Fritz was born March 14, 1903, was a very dutiful child at his studies and loved by his classmates of the
eighth grade. He was one of the pioneer scouts belonging to troop one, formed by Father Virden in April, 1916. Father Beede states that he was always odedient and respectful to the Father Scoutmaster and never had on any occasion to be disciplined. In the early spring he was appointed a member of the troop garden committee and just prior to his last days he voluntarily weeded out and hoed his patrol’s section of the vegetables planted in the city park. The scoutmaster visited him repeatedly during his illness and found him possessed of his characteristic cheerfulness and clear mind. In fact, before the end came he planned his own funeral.
The burial service was conducted from the home on Monday morning at 10 o’clock. Large crowds of people and autos were assembled before the procession headed for the cemetery, among them were several members (eighteen in all out of 36) of the local troop of Boy Scouts in double lines on the lawn. These were under the leadership of District Judge Sparks and Wm. Irving, troop drillmaster, in the absence of Father Beede, who wired his sympathy from Norton.
Father Mulvihill read the burial services of the Roman ritual and afterwards addressed a word of comfort and consolation to the parents and other sorrowing relatives. He reminded them that their affliction was from the hand of God, which was for the best in the youth's regard. His remarks were based on the 31st chapter of the prophet Jeremiah, verse 3, “Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love therefore have I drawn thee, taking pity on thee.”
Taps was blown at the grave as the body was lowered, by the troop bugler, Bernice Ellis. It was followed by the blessing of the grave and interment. May he rest in peace. The floral offerings were beautiful and numerous. We thank the donors.
August 3, 1917
FRITZ KELLY
Fritz T. Kelly, son of George and Mrs. Kelly, well-known in this city, died at Norton, Kansas, Saturday evening last, July 28, 1917. His final illness extended slightly over a week. When his condition became serious he was removed to the
hospital but he was then in such a state that the surgical operation performed proved futile, surviving only by twenty four hours or so. His appendix and already indicated the operation as advanced stage of mortification. Fritz was born March 14, 1903, was a very dutiful child at his studies and loved by his classmates of the
eighth grade. He was one of the pioneer scouts belonging to troop one, formed by Father Virden in April, 1916. Father Beede states that he was always odedient and respectful to the Father Scoutmaster and never had on any occasion to be disciplined. In the early spring he was appointed a member of the troop garden committee and just prior to his last days he voluntarily weeded out and hoed his patrol’s section of the vegetables planted in the city park. The scoutmaster visited him repeatedly during his illness and found him possessed of his characteristic cheerfulness and clear mind. In fact, before the end came he planned his own funeral.
The burial service was conducted from the home on Monday morning at 10 o’clock. Large crowds of people and autos were assembled before the procession headed for the cemetery, among them were several members (eighteen in all out of 36) of the local troop of Boy Scouts in double lines on the lawn. These were under the leadership of District Judge Sparks and Wm. Irving, troop drillmaster, in the absence of Father Beede, who wired his sympathy from Norton.
Father Mulvihill read the burial services of the Roman ritual and afterwards addressed a word of comfort and consolation to the parents and other sorrowing relatives. He reminded them that their affliction was from the hand of God, which was for the best in the youth's regard. His remarks were based on the 31st chapter of the prophet Jeremiah, verse 3, “Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love therefore have I drawn thee, taking pity on thee.”
Taps was blown at the grave as the body was lowered, by the troop bugler, Bernice Ellis. It was followed by the blessing of the grave and interment. May he rest in peace. The floral offerings were beautiful and numerous. We thank the donors.
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