Walter Abernathy, son of M. L. Abernathy, died Tuesday evening at the home of his sister, Mrs. J. B. Hesse near town. When three years of age, Walter was stricken with spinal meningitis and bore afflictions from that disease until death. Only a few days ago in company with his father, he returned from a few years' stay with a sister at Sour Lake, Tex. Thursday of last week he became ill from what seemed to be a culmination of his afflictions and was unable to with stand the ravages of disease. Walter was born in this city, August 18, 1874, but owing to his early afflictions his life was confined at the home. Besides a father he is survived by two sisters. They are Mrs. Minnie Drake of Sour Lake, Tex., and Mrs. J. B. Hessee of near town. Funeral services conducted by Rev. E.W. Love, were held at his sister's home Wednesday afternoon and interment made in the Oak Hill Cemetery.
December 4, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican
December 4, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican
Walter Abernathy, son of M. L. Abernathy, died Tuesday evening at the home of his sister, Mrs. J. B. Hesse near town. When three years of age, Walter was stricken with spinal meningitis and bore afflictions from that disease until death. Only a few days ago in company with his father, he returned from a few years' stay with a sister at Sour Lake, Tex. Thursday of last week he became ill from what seemed to be a culmination of his afflictions and was unable to with stand the ravages of disease. Walter was born in this city, August 18, 1874, but owing to his early afflictions his life was confined at the home. Besides a father he is survived by two sisters. They are Mrs. Minnie Drake of Sour Lake, Tex., and Mrs. J. B. Hessee of near town. Funeral services conducted by Rev. E.W. Love, were held at his sister's home Wednesday afternoon and interment made in the Oak Hill Cemetery.
December 4, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican
December 4, 1913, Thursday, Cassville Republican
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