Iditarod pioneer., 1914-11-14
YOUNG KILGORE
 DIES SUDDENLY

Wilbur Fleming Kilgore, the l9-yesr -o!d son of A. M Kilgore was stricken with heart trouble shortly after noon last Satur- day at his home in Flat City, and despite the ministrations of two physicians, sue cumbed in less than an hour. The young man had been engaged during the forenoon with his father in hauling and handling wood, and just prior to his sudden seizure had partaken of hearty meal. Leaving the restaurant with his father, he com planed of not feeling we'll, and signitied his intention of going home. His father told him that he had an errand to attend to-, and that he would join him later at the cabin When the father returned to the cabin few minutes later he found Wilbur unconscious, and immediately sent for the physicians, but they were unable to afford relief, and the young man was overcome by death within an hour after his seizure
 The news of young kilgores death ere ated profound shock in the community, where he has been well and favorably known for the past three years. All social events were at once canceled as a mark of respect for the dead, and arrangements for the funeral were commenced by the Arctic Brotherhood, of which young Kilgore had been 8 member since May, 1913.
 The body was brought to Iditarod on Sunday last, and was taken in charge by Undertaken Joseph H. Smith. No autopsy was held, but it was believed by the physl- clans that death was caused by the bursting of blood vessel in the heart. The young man had complained recently of suffering pains in the region of the heart, and on the morning of his death had been so af- fectcd It IS believed that the condition of the deceased was brought about by over exertion. Last summer he took great in terest in the Fourth of July sports in this city, and underwent an elaborate system of training for the various events Tn which he was entered When the sports took place it was seen that the effects of the severe course of training had been injurious to him. and at the close of the main running event he was exhausted. Despite this, he took part in several later events. During the summer he had been employed in the placer mines of Flat creek, and had prlded himself that he, mere boy, had been able to keep up the pace set by strong men, and in many instances to outdo them. All thls is said to have had tendency to bring about the condition which resulted in his death
 The Funeral
 The funeral was held at 2 o'clock Mon day afternoon at the A. B. hall, under the auspices of the Arctic Brotherhood Dur ing the obsequies business generally was suspended, and the entire community at tended the services. The impressive cere- mony of the Arctic Brotherhood was con ducted by Arctic Chief Claude Baker, as sisted by choir composed of Mrs. Ray D. Clarke, Mrs Mike Maher, Harry Leland, Harry Donnelley, Cyril P. Wood and Charles E. Taylor, with Mrs. Percy C. Charles pre- siding at the piano.
 The services were opened with a beautl- ful rendition of an anthem, Thy Will Be Done," by Harry Leland, which was tol- lowed by the ritual services of the order, interspersed by hymns by the choir. At the conclusion of the services the assem- blaze filed past the casket to view the re- mains. The casket was loaded down with floral tributes, some beautiful wreaths be- ing among them.
 Leaving the hall, the funeral procession, headed by the officers and members of the Brotherhood, and followed by large con- course wended its way to the cemetery, where the burial service was read by the Arctic Chief, assisted by other officers of the camp.
 The day was a bitterly cold one, with a raw northeast wind blowing but despite this, many ladies were among those who braved the weather and joined in the long walk to the cemetery.
 Wilbur Fleming Kilgore was born at Duluth, Minn., September 25, 1895, and came to this section of Alaska three years ago with his father. For a time he was engaged in trapping on the headwaters of the kuskokwim river, but for the past year and half had made his home with his father at Flat City. He was 8 young man of exemplary habits, of quiet and modest disposition, and was the almost con- stant companion of his father, to whom he was greatly attached Many sincere ex- pressions of sympathy have been extended to the bereaved parent, and for the absent mother and sister, who are residents oi Washington state.
 The pail bearers were: Charles Hurst Christie Anthonieson Charles Larson, Robert Soutar J. J. Smith and Mr. Dickson.
 The Resolutions
 The following were the resolutions adopted by Iditarod camp
 Whereas, Camp Iditarod No. 27, Arctic Brotherhood, is called upon to mourn the loss by death of Brother Wilbur F. Kilgore who suddenly passed away at Flat City on the afternoon of November 7; therefore be il
 Resolved That in the death of Brother Kilcora Camn Iditarnd No 27 has lost g