Burnett, Harry 1887 - 1910

BURNETT

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 1/15/2011 at 00:38:22

Hinton Gazette: On Monday the angel of death called at the home of Mrs. John Pritchett, of Perry Township and took from it midst her beloved son, Harry Burnett.

Harry Burnett was born on November 10, 1887, on the place where he died. He was 23 years old at the time of his death. Six weeks ago he was taken sick with typhoid fever and at taken sick with typhoid fever and at one time was thought out of danger. A trained nurse was continually at his beside from the beginning of the disease. A week previous to his death the nurse was discharged. A few days after a relapse set in which he was too weak to battle against and death was the result.

Harry Burnett was a bright young man, loved and respected by all who knew him. He was honored by his fellow men and will be greatly missed in their social circles.

The funeral was held on Sunday at the United Brethren Church in Adaville, and the remains were laid to rest in the Adaville Cemetery.

Le Mars Semi-Weekly Sentinel
Friday, December 2, 1910
Le Mars, Iowa