Walker, Clara C. 1899-1919

WALKER

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, volunteer (email)
Date: 4/2/2008 at 18:21:27

ONLY DAUGHTER IS TAKEN

MISS CLARA WALKER HAD SUFFERED MORE THAN A YEAR

The home of Mr. and Mrs. M.S. Walker, residing on Eagle street, was saddened
by the death of their only daughter, Clara, who died on Thursday after a
long illness. Death was due to tuberculosis of the lungs. The young woman
had been a sufferer for over a year.

Clara C. Walker was only nineteen years of age. She was born at Mound City,
Mo., on October 3, 1899. She came to LeMars with her parents about a year
and a half ago from Jacksonville, Ill. Miss Walker was a graduate of the
Jacksonville schools. After coming to LeMars she took a commercial course at
the high school but on account of her health had to desist from her studies.
She was an active member of the church and in the school work at
Jacksonville. She made a number of warm friends during her short residence
in LeMars and was a talented young woman. She leaves to mourn her death her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. M.S. Walker, and her brothers, Paul and Wells, who
both volunteered for service as soon as America declared war against
Germany. Wells is at present with the army in France.

The funeral services were held from the home on Saturday afternoon, Rev. E.L. James pastor of the Baptist church officiating.

~Source: LeMars Sentinel, February 4, 1919