Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 152, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 July 1918 — LITTLE BOY DIES OF PTOMAINE POISONING [ARTICLE]

LITTLE BOY DIES OF PTOMAINE POISONING

Little Stanley William, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmo F. Thomas, of the Phon neighborhood, died at 9:15 o’clock Wednesday forenoon, June 19th, at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Holmes, as a result of ptomaine poisoning caused by eating canned tomotoes. The little one war iborn in Minneapolis, Minn., November 3, 1914, and was three wear, seven months and sixteen days of age at the time of his death. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas’ little daughter was also poisoned from eating some of the tomatoes from the same can, but her life was saved. The little boy leaves to mourn the loss of his innocent childish presence his father, mother, little sister, two grandfathers, one grandmother, two aunts, two uncles and a number of other relatives. His father is a soldier in the new national army, having volunteered his services to his country a year of more ago. He is stationed at Fort Snelling, near Minneapolis, Minn., and has been notified of his little son’s sudden death. He will doubtless arrive in Jordan soon after receiving the sad intelligence. Funeral services were conducted in Jordan by Rev. W. W. Landis this Thursday afternoon and burial was made in Greehridge cemetery. The heart-broken parents and other relatives are extended the sincere and heartfelt sympathy of everyone in their great bereavement —as sad an affliction as could befall them. The taking away of their dear little boy during the absence of his father in the performance of a patriotic duty in behalf of his country is indeed sad to realize, and while the little home will be sad and lonely, the Almighty knows what is best and the immortal soul of the bright little child has gone beyond the trials and tribulations of this world to its eternal home. The above account was taken from the Gazette published at Jordon, Montana. The unfortunate lad’s mother was before her marriage, Miss Virginia Holmes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Holmes, who formerly lived in Newton township, this county. Dean Merica and son, Donald, of Chicago, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Merica, who are Dean’s parents. First Class Private William Klinnett arrived here this morning from Fort Thomas to enjoy a ten days furlough with his parents. Finnan, the year old son of Mt. and Mrs. Firman Thompson, who was severely burned Saturday and is under the care of a trained nurse, is getting along nicely. W. F. Knox returned to Clarksburg, Ohio today, after a short visit with his brother, Thomas Knox and other relatives.