The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1919-01-31
MACON, MO-, NEWS.
Soldier Dies In France.

MACON, MO-, NEWS.
Soldier Dies In France.
It is with sincere regret and deepest
sorrow which host of friends and ac-
ouaintances hear Of the death of Pri-
yate Thomas jackson, the true an
nouncement coming as great shock to
his friends. He was greatly loved by
all who knew him. The telegram reads
as follows:
Machine Gun Company,
369th United States Infantry,
American E. f., Nov. 90, 1918.
Mr.. George jackson,
1923 Brooklyn ST.,
ST. Louis, Mo.
Sir: This is to advise that Private
Thomas w. jackson was killed in action
the Goth Of September on the campaign
front while attacking German machine
gun position. During the action prior
jackson performed his duty as soldier
with the utmost bravery. His family
may well be proud Of him and take con-
ISOLATION in the fact that he met the most
glorious death possible, fighting for his
country and for the victory. His COM
pany and his country will grieve the
loss Of loyal and faithful soldier.
Lewis E. Shaw,
Capt. 369th u. s. Inft., Com. Co.
Private T. Jackson was among the
first bunch Of boys that left about q
year ago last October for the camps
and while oversease wrote many inter
esting letters back home. He seemed to
feel II the timeswa4 near he was willing
70 die gallant soldier that the shots
and roaring Of the cannon would soften
any man 8 heart, If it was God g will
that he was ready Another gold star
will shine, honoring the memory.
BY you the last game has been
played, the last goodbye been said,
and we, whom you have left behind,
now mourn our blessed dead. Your
laughter and your words OF cheer
warmed many hearts each day, and we
who knew and loved you best will
grieve for you always. You can not,
will not be forgotten. You left too
much behind Of tenderness to ever
drive your form from hearts and mind
You served your country as you served
your friends, both brave and true, and
now we send across God space our
country, our love and tears to you.
Capt. George Thomas passed through
last Thursdady from Candano on his
way to Jefferson City.
Rev. Franklin and wife of Colorado
were guests over Sunday of Mrs. Mamie
Belle.
Mr.. Hagewood attended the May
Burton funeral.
On last Monday, Jan. 20, 1919, at
9:40 a. M, Mr.. May Burton died at ms
home after long spell of sickness. Ihe
young man had been sick for about
year or more. The funeral service was
conducted by-Rev. A. B. Fox at Bethel
A. M. E. church at $3.50 o. CLOCK. Rev.
Fox's theme was Epistle Of st. James,
4th chapter and 18th verse and was well
carried. Mr.. Burton was 38 years,
month and 2 days old. He leaves
father, step-mother, half brother IN
France, James, relatives and friends TO
mourn his sad demise. He also was
member Of the K. of P. lodge. MI: bur
ton only waited upon the Lord and was
ready when the summons came to claim
his own where no sorrow, no pain, no
sickness yonder, and was confident un-
til the end came. He will be greatly
missed by his friends and family. rev.
Crews made very sweet talk IN re-
4 gard to the deceased, and Rev. Under
wood read the 23d Psalm. Services
were very, very sad.
Mrs. Mary McCann entertained at
dinner Sunday, Rev. Underwood ana
wife, Mrs. Smell and Mrs. Tydingns.
Mr.. John Harris returned to Quincy,
ILL.,, after visiting his mother, Mrs. Cora
Harris, and friends. he, will also visit
a week in Chicago, III.
Quite large crowd Of strangers at
tended the May Burton funeral from
Clarence, Mober]y, Jacksonville and
Berries, Mo.
Mr.. Jack Anderson Of Des Molnes'
Iowa, was guest Of Miss Mittie jackson
and attended the May Burton funeral.
Rev. Franklin preached an excellent
sermon Sunday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Forest Terrell are vls-
Ting friends in the city.
Miss Edith Graves is in st. Louis at
tending the Mable Reese Clark funeral
MYSTIC, IOWA.
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