BATES, George

BATES, KAUFFMAN, WOLF

Posted By: Lynette Edsall (email)
Date: 3/23/2006 at 14:56:12

The Cherokee Democrat, September 11, 1895

A Popular Young Man Succumbs to Typhoid Fever

George Bates, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Bates, died at his home a few miles southeast of Cherokee on Friday, the 6th inst., from typhoid fever. He was a member of Co. M.I.N.G., and was not well when the boys returned from the encampment at Waverly about two weeks previous to his death. His sickness developed into the dreaded fever and he gradually grew worse despite all efforts to get control of the disease. He had worked very hard on the farm during the summer and was not in good condition to withstand the ravages of such a disease.

The deceased was 21 years and 5 months old. He was born in Jasper county, this state, and came to Cherokee in January, 1894, shortly after the removal of his parents here. He had been attending college at Pella, and lacked one year of finishing. He was a bright young man, industrious and well-liked by all who knew him.

The funeral took place on Sunday, the services being held at the Baptist church at 11 o’clock, conducted by Rec. Kauffman. Co. M. attended in a body and marched to the cemetery, but the militia service was not observed. The esteem in which the young man was held was attested by the presence of a large number of people.

A sister of the deceased, Mrs. Rev. Wolf, arrived from Nebraska Friday evening, too late to see her brother alive. Mr. Wolf arrived on Friday. David Bates, his uncle, did not know of his death until he arrived Boston Sunday morning, but had been appraised of his illness.