Donald Thomas Schlater (1917-1921)

SCHLATER, THOMAS, RASMUSSEN, DAVIS

Posted By: Ken Akers (email)
Date: 1/16/2014 at 19:35:55

Audubon County Journal (IA)
Thursday, Jan. 20, 1921, page 1
Son of George Schlater
Brought Here for Burial

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Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Thomas ar-
rived here Sunday from Texas with
the body of Donald Thomas Schla-
ter, the four-year-old son of George
Schlater, who had passed away
Wednesday, January 12th after an
illness of only five days with in-
testinal poisoning.

The little lad was born June 25,
1917, and shortly after the mother,
who was formerly Miss Florence
Thomas passed away. The baby
was adopted by its grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Thomas, who
moved to Colorado sometime ago.
They had just recently gone to
Texas for a visit, where the child
took sick and passed away. Be-
sides other relatives, two older
brothers are left to mourn.

The funeral services were held
in the Christian church Monday
afternoon, conducted by Rev.
Rasmussen. The body was laid
to rest beside the mother in the
Exira cemetery.

Audubon County Journal (IA)
Thursday, Jan. 20, 1921, page 8

Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Thomas
went over to Guthrie Center, Mon-
day, for a visit with relatives.

CARD OF THANKS

Our most sincere thanks are ex-
tended to the neighbors and friends
for the beautiful flowers, at the
burial of our little son and brother,
to the singers for the beautiful
music, and also the Masonic
Lodge.
George Schlater and Sons

Note: Parents of George Walter Schlater were Florence L. Thomas.
The grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Thomas are Maturon D. Thomas and Lucy Davis.