Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1919-03-18

Henry Bell, son Of MIR. and Mrs.
Henry c. Bell, one of the best known
young men Of Luna county, died at
his home in the Capitol Dome neigh
borhood last Friday afternoon shortly
before 4 o'clock. His death, which was
caused by pneumonia, following infiu-
snza, came rs q great shock TO his
friends here, for only the previous
afternoon he had been reported out Of
danger. However, one Of those sud-
den relapses that characterize the
malady set in Friday morning, with
fatal results.
Harry had been resident Of this
part Of the country for about six
years, coming here with his parents
from Wisconsin, and was living on
their place at the time Of his death.
He was married about four years ago
to Miss Jovilla Watkins Of Capitol
Dome, and two children, both girls,
have been born to them. The last Of
the two was born Sunday morning,
two days after Harry's death. His
wife was being cared for at Mrs.
June Robinsons home in this city at
the time Of her husbands death, and,
by advice of physicians, was not
notified Of her bereavement until
after the birth Of her child. This cir
cumstance added to the pathos Of the
event, which In itself was sufficient
to cast pail Of gloom over Deming,
particularly the younger people with
whom Harry was associated.
Harry was q student at Wisconsin
alt
Deming high school, and was always
follower of athletic sports. winning
places on the university basketball
and track teams. Since the organiza-
tion Of the Cody -Deming basketball
league he had been playing with the
high school Alumni team, and was
largely responsible for their fine
showing in that race. II is n curious
coincidence, as well as pathetic, that
his death occurred ON the eve of their
most important game, the one with
FL Paso high school Friday night,
which they had been about to post
pone on account Of his sickness but
kent on their schedule when they
learned Of his improved condition
Thursday.
Henry G. Bell Also Dies
Henry c. Bell, father Of Harry
Bell, succumbed TO pneumonia early
Sunday morning ut his home at Cap
itol Dome. Mr.. Bell was i'll at the
time of Harry's death, and was never
told Of that sad event. His condition
grew steadily worse and death came.
as stated, Sunday morning.
Mr.. Bell, who was in his 59th year,
moved here six years ago from Mil
waukee, where he had been connected
with the police department Of that
city for thirty years. He located on
the farm near Capitol Dome and had
made such success of farming there
that his place had become one OF
those regularly pointed out to pros
pective farmer residents from other
parts rs an example of what can be
done here by hard work and right
methods. He was very progressive in
his ideas and prominent in every
move for the betterment Of his COM
munity.
Added TO Mr.. Bells death comes the
news that Mrs. Bell, his wife and
Harry's mother, is in very serious
condition from heart trouble. she
has been in poor health for some time
past, and the shock of losing both
son and husband threatens to bring an
end 10 her life also. Her condition
showed no improvement at last re-
port. She is being cared for at the
Ladies' hospital.
A daughter, Mrs. Herbert Vestal.
of the same neighborhood. is also
down with pneumonia, as is her hus-
band. Both were somewhat improved
yesterday.
The influenza seems to be raging
all over the Capitol Dome district,
but no deaths have been reported ex-
cept in the Bell family.
Bell Funerals Today
The funerals Of Henry C. Bell and
his son, Harry, viii be held at 2
o'clock this afternoon at the Mahoney
mortuary. Rev. Reasoner will con-
duct the services. Burial will be at