Vander Schaaf, James "Jimmie" (11 month old) 1911-1912

VANDERSCHAAF

Posted By: Paul Van Dyke-volunteer
Date: 6/13/2021 at 20:33:34

Source: Alton Democrat (9-14-1912)

Born: October 6, 1911
Died: September 7, 1912

A sad accident happened at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Vander Schaaf last Friday afternoon. Their eleven month baby, James "Jimmie managed to get hold of some kerosene which he drank and after having directly summoned medical help which proved of no avail, he died a few hours later.

The feeling of the parents can be imagined. The sympathy of the community was seen at the burial last Monday when a great concourse of people attended to show their sorrow in the loss which these good worthy young people sustained.