Beaverton Historical Society Gladwin County Obituary/Death Notice
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Arthur Looker
Three Soldier Boys Meet Death From Pneumonia
And Diphtheria In Camp
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Arthur Looker, James Garrity And Earl McKimmy
The body of Arthur Looker, son of J. W. Looker, arrived in Gladwin Monday and was taken
to the under-taking rooms. Services were held a the McClure M. E. church Tuesday afternoon
at 2 o'clock.
The body of James Garrity arrived on the evening train Tuesday and was taken to the home
of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Garrity, Hamilton township. Services were held Thursday,
Jan. 23.
The two young men were 19 years old and had enlisted in the navy about six weeks ago. Their
deaths were caused by measles, followed by pneumonia.
The body of Earl McKimmy arrived in Beaverton Tuesday. His death was caused by diphtheria,
therefore the body could not be taken home, and interment took place Wednesday morning. Services
will be held at the home Jan. 24. He was a son of Jasper McKimmy. The young man was also a soldier
in the infantry at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.
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Personal Information
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Death Date
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Burial/Final Location
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Service
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01/--/1918
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McClure Cemetery, Gladwin, MI
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Infantry
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Publication Information
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Pub. Date
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Publication
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Pub. Page
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01/24/1918
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Gladwin County Record, Gladwin, MI
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P:1 C:6
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Transcription Information
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Date
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Transcribed by
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Source Media
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January 2005
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Tom Ladner
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Microfilm
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