CHAMPION, Clayton Hubert 1921-1924

CHAMPION

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 4/15/2012 at 23:04:08

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C.R. CHAMPION'S
LOST LITTLE SON LAST
THURSDAY MORNING

One of the saddest bereavements we have given an account for a long time is the death of little "Tootie" Champion, three-and-a-half-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Champion. The little fellow had, at first, a case of measles, and when almost over them, caught cold, and pneumonia developed almost at once.

For several days he was critically ill; then he seemed to have passed the crisis and be gaining. On Thursday night he went to sleep easily, but about 4 o'clock in the morning a sudden change came, and he passed away within a short time.

The baby -- named for his father -- Clayton E.**, was one of the most attractive little tots in town, and was a number of years younger than his two brothers, Lawrence and Maurice, and consequently was idolized by them.

The grief-stricken parents have the syumpathy of Osage people in their loss.

Funeral services were held at the home Saturday afternoon and burial made in the Osage cemetery.

MITCHELL COUNTY PRESS -- May 28, 1924

**Note: The newspaper article appeared to say "Clayton E."
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#2:

The cemetery listing for Osage City Cemetery, from IaGenWeb shows:

CHAMPION, CLAYTON HUBERT, 30 APR 1921 -- 22 MAY 1924 (burial location) 1032 1
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#3:
A photo of his tombstone at Osage City Cemetery:

IowaGraveStones.org -- GPP
 

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