The Idaho Post, Moscow, Idaho, January 8, 1914: "Overexercise is said to have caused the death of Clyde Cornwall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Cornwall, at Ames, Iowa, Tuesday morning. The body of the young man is to arrive at Moscow Saturday and the funeral services will be held Monday.
"Clyde Cornwall was a graduate of the University and had been a teacher the past six months in the Iowa state college."
The Star-Mirror, Moscow, Idaho, January 8, 1914: "The sad news reached Moscow this morning of the sudden death last night at Ames, Iowa of Clyde F. Cornwall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Cornwall of this city. Only a very meagre word of the death has been received here though it is said that heart failure was the cause. The news reached friends of Mr. Cornwall here last night that he was in a precarious condition but the first word that was carried to his family was a second message this morning bearing the news of his death which occurred at about 10:30 o'clock last night.
"The deceased was 22 years of age and was a native of this city and has lived in Moscow all of his life. He received his entire education here, having attended both the city schools and the university. He graduated from the university last June, receiving the degree of bachelor of science. Shortly after his graduation he received appointment to a teaching fellowship in bacteriology at Iowa State College at Ames and left Moscow about the first of September to assume his duties in that connection.
"When leaving here in the fall he appeared to be in the best of health and the word of his death came as a great shock both to his family and to his many friends in Moscow and at the university. At the university during his entire four-year course Mr. Cornwall was one of the leaders in student activities and was one of the best known and most highly esteemed men in the student body. No less was thought of him by his many Moscow friends among whom he has grown up from childhood. He was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity at the university.
"To avoid all delay the remains will be shipped to Moscow immediately without awaiting the arrival at Ames of a member of the family."
The Star-Mirror, Moscow, Idaho, January 8, 1914: "More complete details reaching Moscow concerning the death of Clyde F. Cornwall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Cornwall, who died yesterday at Ames, Iowa, indicates that death was due to dilation of the heart from over exercise, telegrams received by Mr. Cornwall today from Ames giving the details.
"The body of the popular young man will reach Moscow Saturday evening and the funeral will be held Monday, though the hour has not yet been fixed and when all arrangements have been completed will be published in The Star-Mirror.
"The family of Postmaster Cornwall has been besieged with letters and telegrams of sympathy in addition to personal felicitations by friends, the entire community in which the young man had grown to manhood, deeply feeling the sorrow of the bereaved family.
"Through D. House, local agent of the O.W.R.&N. company, Mr. Cornwall learned today that the train leaving Ames with the body is the Chicago-Omaha fast express which does not carry passengers until it reaches Omaha. The remains will reach Pendleton at 12:10 Friday night without the necessity of a transfer before that point is reached. Two members of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity of which the deceased had been a member, will meet the remains at Pendleton and accompany them to the city.
"Seeking more complete details of the cause of the death of his son, Mr. Cornwall was in telegraphic communication with Ames, Iowa, yesterday and today received the following telegrams which will be of interest to the many friends of the family. The following is a copy of the telegram received from Dr. E.B. Bush, one of the attending physicians:
"'Clyde died at 12:15 this (Tuesday) morning of acute dilation of the heart from an over exercise. At 6 o'clock he noticed a loss of compensation and hurried to his room one mile away. The walk was more than his heart could stand and he died six hours later. He was attended by four physicians and a nurse. A letter follows to his brother giving details of treatment. The body will be shipped January 7. Will wire routing later.'
"The following is a telegram from G.D. McDonell, a faculty member of the Iowa state college:
"'Funeral services will be held Tuesday evening conducted by President Pearson and Chaplain Cossna. Body leaves as requested express prepaid 5 o'clock Wednesday morning Northwestern to Omaha, Union Pacific to Green River, Oregon, Short Line to Huntington, O.W.R.&N. to Moscow. Personal effects forwarded soon. Every one here extends deepest sympathy. Letter follows.'"
The Star-Mirror, Moscow, Idaho, January 15, 1914: "Following a short prayer and song service at the residence of the funeral exercises over the remains of Clyde F. Cornwall were held at 10:30 this morning at the university auditorium, Rev. Hare of the Presbyterian church officiating in an impressive and very appropriate address. The big auditorium was filled almost to its capacity by friends of the deceased, among whom were both students and townspeople. All classes at the university were suspended from 10:20 till 1 o'clock in order that the students might attend the funeral.
"All of the active members and many alumni of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity of which the deceased was a member attended the services in a body and it was from the active membership of the fraternity that the pall-bearers were selected, these being Marvin Mulkey, Vern Fawcett, Carl Lewis, John Phillips, Harry Soulen, and Louis Denning.
"The song service was rendered by the faculty quartet. At the close of the service the entire gathering of friends of the deceased filed through the hall leading from the auditorium past the body which lay in a beautiful casket adorned with a profusion of flowers and wreaths. From the campus the remains were taken to the cemetery where interment was held, special service being conducted by the active members of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity.
"More complete details of the death of Clyde F. Cornwall, son of Postmaster and Mrs. Frank E. Cornwall, who died suddenly at Ames, Iowa, from an attack of heart failure Tuesday morning, were received in a letter to Mr. Cornwall from Dr. R.E. Buchanan, dean of science of the Iowa State College, and head of the bacteriology department, in which department the deceased was pursuing a fellowship. Because of the many inquiries by friends of the family, the letter is published and is as follows:
"'I must write you the details of Clyde's death, just so far as they can be known. When I think what a shock his sudden passing has been to us, I can conceive of the grief our telegrams must have occasioned you, his mother and brother. May I extend to you in your bereavement the heartfelt sympathy of all in the department of bacteriology.
"'Clyde returned Saturday morning from a trip into Wisconsin and to Chicago. On that day we talked two hours or more about his trip. He told me that he had caught a little cold in Wisconsin because he was a little careless about dressing warmly enough for country drives. He believed himself quite recovered. School is not in session but we are having our farmer's winter short course and corn show. the latter was being held in the lower floor of the gymnasium. Late in the afternoon we decided to go over to the gymnasium and see the show. We found it incomplete and went up stairs to the large gym floor. Clyde threw the basketball into the basket a few times, and left. However before leaving he told me that he did not know how to swim, and said he was expected to learn.
"'Monday afternoon Clyde and I worked together until about 5 p.m., taking photographs of bacteria with which he had been working. Then he went to the gymnasium, threw a few baskets, then went into the pool. Clyde did not exert himself much, tried to swim a little, then dressed. we walked together to the "Blue Bird," a restaurant where he was taking his meals temporarily. Just before leaving me he said he had a "crick" in his back. I can assure you that had I had the least suspicion that he was not feeling well, and had a weak heart he would not have left the gymnasium until after seeing the physical director, Dr. Hackett. He evidently grew worse soon after I left him He went into the restaurant, but from statements he made later evidently did not each much if anything.
"'About three-quarters of a hour after I left him he staggered into the home of Professor MacDonald, where he roomed. Two physicians were immediately called, and Clyde expressed a preference for Dr. Bush who arrived first. He took charge, secured a nurse at once, and instituted treatment. At first it seemed very effective, and he had every expectation that the attack would soon pass off. He grew worse before 9 o'clock when I was called. By the time I had walked a couple of blocks he had become semi-unconscious, and was decidedly worse. Two other physicians were called, and a third. Everything was done that would humanely be done. He had walked a mile after his heart had commenced to fail. The back pressure of blood flooded his lungs with serum. Dr. Bush, who was in charge, will write to Dr. Cornwall giving all details of symptoms and treatment. Clyde did not regain full consciousness after 9 o'clock. He passed away at 12:15.
"'It hardly seems possible. We are still dazed at the occurrence. If he had but called help when he was at the cafe, instead of walking home, he would probably be with us yet.
"'Clyde was doing splendid with me in the department. He was faithful and conscientious. I am saying nothing I would not have said a month ago. He would have made a great physician. And he was a good, clean man. I know the men he associated with. I know what he was doing. He has left a splendid record behind him. We are all sorry he has gone. His fraternity brothers in Phi Delta Theta here are taking charge of most of the arrangements.
"'We had sent to Chicago for flowers, but your telegrams to ship prevents us from getting them in time. Our local florist is inadequate, but accept the few flowers with our heartfelt sympathy.'
"This morning Marvin Mulkey and Carl Lewis, fellow members of the deceased in the local Phi Delta Theta fraternity, left for Pendleton to meet the remains and accompany them to Moscow, expecting to reach here tomorrow evening."
"Clyde Cornwall was a graduate of the University and had been a teacher the past six months in the Iowa state college."
The Star-Mirror, Moscow, Idaho, January 8, 1914: "The sad news reached Moscow this morning of the sudden death last night at Ames, Iowa of Clyde F. Cornwall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Cornwall of this city. Only a very meagre word of the death has been received here though it is said that heart failure was the cause. The news reached friends of Mr. Cornwall here last night that he was in a precarious condition but the first word that was carried to his family was a second message this morning bearing the news of his death which occurred at about 10:30 o'clock last night.
"The deceased was 22 years of age and was a native of this city and has lived in Moscow all of his life. He received his entire education here, having attended both the city schools and the university. He graduated from the university last June, receiving the degree of bachelor of science. Shortly after his graduation he received appointment to a teaching fellowship in bacteriology at Iowa State College at Ames and left Moscow about the first of September to assume his duties in that connection.
"When leaving here in the fall he appeared to be in the best of health and the word of his death came as a great shock both to his family and to his many friends in Moscow and at the university. At the university during his entire four-year course Mr. Cornwall was one of the leaders in student activities and was one of the best known and most highly esteemed men in the student body. No less was thought of him by his many Moscow friends among whom he has grown up from childhood. He was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity at the university.
"To avoid all delay the remains will be shipped to Moscow immediately without awaiting the arrival at Ames of a member of the family."
The Star-Mirror, Moscow, Idaho, January 8, 1914: "More complete details reaching Moscow concerning the death of Clyde F. Cornwall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Cornwall, who died yesterday at Ames, Iowa, indicates that death was due to dilation of the heart from over exercise, telegrams received by Mr. Cornwall today from Ames giving the details.
"The body of the popular young man will reach Moscow Saturday evening and the funeral will be held Monday, though the hour has not yet been fixed and when all arrangements have been completed will be published in The Star-Mirror.
"The family of Postmaster Cornwall has been besieged with letters and telegrams of sympathy in addition to personal felicitations by friends, the entire community in which the young man had grown to manhood, deeply feeling the sorrow of the bereaved family.
"Through D. House, local agent of the O.W.R.&N. company, Mr. Cornwall learned today that the train leaving Ames with the body is the Chicago-Omaha fast express which does not carry passengers until it reaches Omaha. The remains will reach Pendleton at 12:10 Friday night without the necessity of a transfer before that point is reached. Two members of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity of which the deceased had been a member, will meet the remains at Pendleton and accompany them to the city.
"Seeking more complete details of the cause of the death of his son, Mr. Cornwall was in telegraphic communication with Ames, Iowa, yesterday and today received the following telegrams which will be of interest to the many friends of the family. The following is a copy of the telegram received from Dr. E.B. Bush, one of the attending physicians:
"'Clyde died at 12:15 this (Tuesday) morning of acute dilation of the heart from an over exercise. At 6 o'clock he noticed a loss of compensation and hurried to his room one mile away. The walk was more than his heart could stand and he died six hours later. He was attended by four physicians and a nurse. A letter follows to his brother giving details of treatment. The body will be shipped January 7. Will wire routing later.'
"The following is a telegram from G.D. McDonell, a faculty member of the Iowa state college:
"'Funeral services will be held Tuesday evening conducted by President Pearson and Chaplain Cossna. Body leaves as requested express prepaid 5 o'clock Wednesday morning Northwestern to Omaha, Union Pacific to Green River, Oregon, Short Line to Huntington, O.W.R.&N. to Moscow. Personal effects forwarded soon. Every one here extends deepest sympathy. Letter follows.'"
The Star-Mirror, Moscow, Idaho, January 15, 1914: "Following a short prayer and song service at the residence of the funeral exercises over the remains of Clyde F. Cornwall were held at 10:30 this morning at the university auditorium, Rev. Hare of the Presbyterian church officiating in an impressive and very appropriate address. The big auditorium was filled almost to its capacity by friends of the deceased, among whom were both students and townspeople. All classes at the university were suspended from 10:20 till 1 o'clock in order that the students might attend the funeral.
"All of the active members and many alumni of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity of which the deceased was a member attended the services in a body and it was from the active membership of the fraternity that the pall-bearers were selected, these being Marvin Mulkey, Vern Fawcett, Carl Lewis, John Phillips, Harry Soulen, and Louis Denning.
"The song service was rendered by the faculty quartet. At the close of the service the entire gathering of friends of the deceased filed through the hall leading from the auditorium past the body which lay in a beautiful casket adorned with a profusion of flowers and wreaths. From the campus the remains were taken to the cemetery where interment was held, special service being conducted by the active members of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity.
"More complete details of the death of Clyde F. Cornwall, son of Postmaster and Mrs. Frank E. Cornwall, who died suddenly at Ames, Iowa, from an attack of heart failure Tuesday morning, were received in a letter to Mr. Cornwall from Dr. R.E. Buchanan, dean of science of the Iowa State College, and head of the bacteriology department, in which department the deceased was pursuing a fellowship. Because of the many inquiries by friends of the family, the letter is published and is as follows:
"'I must write you the details of Clyde's death, just so far as they can be known. When I think what a shock his sudden passing has been to us, I can conceive of the grief our telegrams must have occasioned you, his mother and brother. May I extend to you in your bereavement the heartfelt sympathy of all in the department of bacteriology.
"'Clyde returned Saturday morning from a trip into Wisconsin and to Chicago. On that day we talked two hours or more about his trip. He told me that he had caught a little cold in Wisconsin because he was a little careless about dressing warmly enough for country drives. He believed himself quite recovered. School is not in session but we are having our farmer's winter short course and corn show. the latter was being held in the lower floor of the gymnasium. Late in the afternoon we decided to go over to the gymnasium and see the show. We found it incomplete and went up stairs to the large gym floor. Clyde threw the basketball into the basket a few times, and left. However before leaving he told me that he did not know how to swim, and said he was expected to learn.
"'Monday afternoon Clyde and I worked together until about 5 p.m., taking photographs of bacteria with which he had been working. Then he went to the gymnasium, threw a few baskets, then went into the pool. Clyde did not exert himself much, tried to swim a little, then dressed. we walked together to the "Blue Bird," a restaurant where he was taking his meals temporarily. Just before leaving me he said he had a "crick" in his back. I can assure you that had I had the least suspicion that he was not feeling well, and had a weak heart he would not have left the gymnasium until after seeing the physical director, Dr. Hackett. He evidently grew worse soon after I left him He went into the restaurant, but from statements he made later evidently did not each much if anything.
"'About three-quarters of a hour after I left him he staggered into the home of Professor MacDonald, where he roomed. Two physicians were immediately called, and Clyde expressed a preference for Dr. Bush who arrived first. He took charge, secured a nurse at once, and instituted treatment. At first it seemed very effective, and he had every expectation that the attack would soon pass off. He grew worse before 9 o'clock when I was called. By the time I had walked a couple of blocks he had become semi-unconscious, and was decidedly worse. Two other physicians were called, and a third. Everything was done that would humanely be done. He had walked a mile after his heart had commenced to fail. The back pressure of blood flooded his lungs with serum. Dr. Bush, who was in charge, will write to Dr. Cornwall giving all details of symptoms and treatment. Clyde did not regain full consciousness after 9 o'clock. He passed away at 12:15.
"'It hardly seems possible. We are still dazed at the occurrence. If he had but called help when he was at the cafe, instead of walking home, he would probably be with us yet.
"'Clyde was doing splendid with me in the department. He was faithful and conscientious. I am saying nothing I would not have said a month ago. He would have made a great physician. And he was a good, clean man. I know the men he associated with. I know what he was doing. He has left a splendid record behind him. We are all sorry he has gone. His fraternity brothers in Phi Delta Theta here are taking charge of most of the arrangements.
"'We had sent to Chicago for flowers, but your telegrams to ship prevents us from getting them in time. Our local florist is inadequate, but accept the few flowers with our heartfelt sympathy.'
"This morning Marvin Mulkey and Carl Lewis, fellow members of the deceased in the local Phi Delta Theta fraternity, left for Pendleton to meet the remains and accompany them to Moscow, expecting to reach here tomorrow evening."
The Idaho Post, Moscow, Idaho, January 8, 1914: "Overexercise is said to have caused the death of Clyde Cornwall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Cornwall, at Ames, Iowa, Tuesday morning. The body of the young man is to arrive at Moscow Saturday and the funeral services will be held Monday.
"Clyde Cornwall was a graduate of the University and had been a teacher the past six months in the Iowa state college."
The Star-Mirror, Moscow, Idaho, January 8, 1914: "The sad news reached Moscow this morning of the sudden death last night at Ames, Iowa of Clyde F. Cornwall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Cornwall of this city. Only a very meagre word of the death has been received here though it is said that heart failure was the cause. The news reached friends of Mr. Cornwall here last night that he was in a precarious condition but the first word that was carried to his family was a second message this morning bearing the news of his death which occurred at about 10:30 o'clock last night.
"The deceased was 22 years of age and was a native of this city and has lived in Moscow all of his life. He received his entire education here, having attended both the city schools and the university. He graduated from the university last June, receiving the degree of bachelor of science. Shortly after his graduation he received appointment to a teaching fellowship in bacteriology at Iowa State College at Ames and left Moscow about the first of September to assume his duties in that connection.
"When leaving here in the fall he appeared to be in the best of health and the word of his death came as a great shock both to his family and to his many friends in Moscow and at the university. At the university during his entire four-year course Mr. Cornwall was one of the leaders in student activities and was one of the best known and most highly esteemed men in the student body. No less was thought of him by his many Moscow friends among whom he has grown up from childhood. He was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity at the university.
"To avoid all delay the remains will be shipped to Moscow immediately without awaiting the arrival at Ames of a member of the family."
The Star-Mirror, Moscow, Idaho, January 8, 1914: "More complete details reaching Moscow concerning the death of Clyde F. Cornwall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Cornwall, who died yesterday at Ames, Iowa, indicates that death was due to dilation of the heart from over exercise, telegrams received by Mr. Cornwall today from Ames giving the details.
"The body of the popular young man will reach Moscow Saturday evening and the funeral will be held Monday, though the hour has not yet been fixed and when all arrangements have been completed will be published in The Star-Mirror.
"The family of Postmaster Cornwall has been besieged with letters and telegrams of sympathy in addition to personal felicitations by friends, the entire community in which the young man had grown to manhood, deeply feeling the sorrow of the bereaved family.
"Through D. House, local agent of the O.W.R.&N. company, Mr. Cornwall learned today that the train leaving Ames with the body is the Chicago-Omaha fast express which does not carry passengers until it reaches Omaha. The remains will reach Pendleton at 12:10 Friday night without the necessity of a transfer before that point is reached. Two members of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity of which the deceased had been a member, will meet the remains at Pendleton and accompany them to the city.
"Seeking more complete details of the cause of the death of his son, Mr. Cornwall was in telegraphic communication with Ames, Iowa, yesterday and today received the following telegrams which will be of interest to the many friends of the family. The following is a copy of the telegram received from Dr. E.B. Bush, one of the attending physicians:
"'Clyde died at 12:15 this (Tuesday) morning of acute dilation of the heart from an over exercise. At 6 o'clock he noticed a loss of compensation and hurried to his room one mile away. The walk was more than his heart could stand and he died six hours later. He was attended by four physicians and a nurse. A letter follows to his brother giving details of treatment. The body will be shipped January 7. Will wire routing later.'
"The following is a telegram from G.D. McDonell, a faculty member of the Iowa state college:
"'Funeral services will be held Tuesday evening conducted by President Pearson and Chaplain Cossna. Body leaves as requested express prepaid 5 o'clock Wednesday morning Northwestern to Omaha, Union Pacific to Green River, Oregon, Short Line to Huntington, O.W.R.&N. to Moscow. Personal effects forwarded soon. Every one here extends deepest sympathy. Letter follows.'"
The Star-Mirror, Moscow, Idaho, January 15, 1914: "Following a short prayer and song service at the residence of the funeral exercises over the remains of Clyde F. Cornwall were held at 10:30 this morning at the university auditorium, Rev. Hare of the Presbyterian church officiating in an impressive and very appropriate address. The big auditorium was filled almost to its capacity by friends of the deceased, among whom were both students and townspeople. All classes at the university were suspended from 10:20 till 1 o'clock in order that the students might attend the funeral.
"All of the active members and many alumni of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity of which the deceased was a member attended the services in a body and it was from the active membership of the fraternity that the pall-bearers were selected, these being Marvin Mulkey, Vern Fawcett, Carl Lewis, John Phillips, Harry Soulen, and Louis Denning.
"The song service was rendered by the faculty quartet. At the close of the service the entire gathering of friends of the deceased filed through the hall leading from the auditorium past the body which lay in a beautiful casket adorned with a profusion of flowers and wreaths. From the campus the remains were taken to the cemetery where interment was held, special service being conducted by the active members of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity.
"More complete details of the death of Clyde F. Cornwall, son of Postmaster and Mrs. Frank E. Cornwall, who died suddenly at Ames, Iowa, from an attack of heart failure Tuesday morning, were received in a letter to Mr. Cornwall from Dr. R.E. Buchanan, dean of science of the Iowa State College, and head of the bacteriology department, in which department the deceased was pursuing a fellowship. Because of the many inquiries by friends of the family, the letter is published and is as follows:
"'I must write you the details of Clyde's death, just so far as they can be known. When I think what a shock his sudden passing has been to us, I can conceive of the grief our telegrams must have occasioned you, his mother and brother. May I extend to you in your bereavement the heartfelt sympathy of all in the department of bacteriology.
"'Clyde returned Saturday morning from a trip into Wisconsin and to Chicago. On that day we talked two hours or more about his trip. He told me that he had caught a little cold in Wisconsin because he was a little careless about dressing warmly enough for country drives. He believed himself quite recovered. School is not in session but we are having our farmer's winter short course and corn show. the latter was being held in the lower floor of the gymnasium. Late in the afternoon we decided to go over to the gymnasium and see the show. We found it incomplete and went up stairs to the large gym floor. Clyde threw the basketball into the basket a few times, and left. However before leaving he told me that he did not know how to swim, and said he was expected to learn.
"'Monday afternoon Clyde and I worked together until about 5 p.m., taking photographs of bacteria with which he had been working. Then he went to the gymnasium, threw a few baskets, then went into the pool. Clyde did not exert himself much, tried to swim a little, then dressed. we walked together to the "Blue Bird," a restaurant where he was taking his meals temporarily. Just before leaving me he said he had a "crick" in his back. I can assure you that had I had the least suspicion that he was not feeling well, and had a weak heart he would not have left the gymnasium until after seeing the physical director, Dr. Hackett. He evidently grew worse soon after I left him He went into the restaurant, but from statements he made later evidently did not each much if anything.
"'About three-quarters of a hour after I left him he staggered into the home of Professor MacDonald, where he roomed. Two physicians were immediately called, and Clyde expressed a preference for Dr. Bush who arrived first. He took charge, secured a nurse at once, and instituted treatment. At first it seemed very effective, and he had every expectation that the attack would soon pass off. He grew worse before 9 o'clock when I was called. By the time I had walked a couple of blocks he had become semi-unconscious, and was decidedly worse. Two other physicians were called, and a third. Everything was done that would humanely be done. He had walked a mile after his heart had commenced to fail. The back pressure of blood flooded his lungs with serum. Dr. Bush, who was in charge, will write to Dr. Cornwall giving all details of symptoms and treatment. Clyde did not regain full consciousness after 9 o'clock. He passed away at 12:15.
"'It hardly seems possible. We are still dazed at the occurrence. If he had but called help when he was at the cafe, instead of walking home, he would probably be with us yet.
"'Clyde was doing splendid with me in the department. He was faithful and conscientious. I am saying nothing I would not have said a month ago. He would have made a great physician. And he was a good, clean man. I know the men he associated with. I know what he was doing. He has left a splendid record behind him. We are all sorry he has gone. His fraternity brothers in Phi Delta Theta here are taking charge of most of the arrangements.
"'We had sent to Chicago for flowers, but your telegrams to ship prevents us from getting them in time. Our local florist is inadequate, but accept the few flowers with our heartfelt sympathy.'
"This morning Marvin Mulkey and Carl Lewis, fellow members of the deceased in the local Phi Delta Theta fraternity, left for Pendleton to meet the remains and accompany them to Moscow, expecting to reach here tomorrow evening."
"Clyde Cornwall was a graduate of the University and had been a teacher the past six months in the Iowa state college."
The Star-Mirror, Moscow, Idaho, January 8, 1914: "The sad news reached Moscow this morning of the sudden death last night at Ames, Iowa of Clyde F. Cornwall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Cornwall of this city. Only a very meagre word of the death has been received here though it is said that heart failure was the cause. The news reached friends of Mr. Cornwall here last night that he was in a precarious condition but the first word that was carried to his family was a second message this morning bearing the news of his death which occurred at about 10:30 o'clock last night.
"The deceased was 22 years of age and was a native of this city and has lived in Moscow all of his life. He received his entire education here, having attended both the city schools and the university. He graduated from the university last June, receiving the degree of bachelor of science. Shortly after his graduation he received appointment to a teaching fellowship in bacteriology at Iowa State College at Ames and left Moscow about the first of September to assume his duties in that connection.
"When leaving here in the fall he appeared to be in the best of health and the word of his death came as a great shock both to his family and to his many friends in Moscow and at the university. At the university during his entire four-year course Mr. Cornwall was one of the leaders in student activities and was one of the best known and most highly esteemed men in the student body. No less was thought of him by his many Moscow friends among whom he has grown up from childhood. He was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity at the university.
"To avoid all delay the remains will be shipped to Moscow immediately without awaiting the arrival at Ames of a member of the family."
The Star-Mirror, Moscow, Idaho, January 8, 1914: "More complete details reaching Moscow concerning the death of Clyde F. Cornwall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Cornwall, who died yesterday at Ames, Iowa, indicates that death was due to dilation of the heart from over exercise, telegrams received by Mr. Cornwall today from Ames giving the details.
"The body of the popular young man will reach Moscow Saturday evening and the funeral will be held Monday, though the hour has not yet been fixed and when all arrangements have been completed will be published in The Star-Mirror.
"The family of Postmaster Cornwall has been besieged with letters and telegrams of sympathy in addition to personal felicitations by friends, the entire community in which the young man had grown to manhood, deeply feeling the sorrow of the bereaved family.
"Through D. House, local agent of the O.W.R.&N. company, Mr. Cornwall learned today that the train leaving Ames with the body is the Chicago-Omaha fast express which does not carry passengers until it reaches Omaha. The remains will reach Pendleton at 12:10 Friday night without the necessity of a transfer before that point is reached. Two members of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity of which the deceased had been a member, will meet the remains at Pendleton and accompany them to the city.
"Seeking more complete details of the cause of the death of his son, Mr. Cornwall was in telegraphic communication with Ames, Iowa, yesterday and today received the following telegrams which will be of interest to the many friends of the family. The following is a copy of the telegram received from Dr. E.B. Bush, one of the attending physicians:
"'Clyde died at 12:15 this (Tuesday) morning of acute dilation of the heart from an over exercise. At 6 o'clock he noticed a loss of compensation and hurried to his room one mile away. The walk was more than his heart could stand and he died six hours later. He was attended by four physicians and a nurse. A letter follows to his brother giving details of treatment. The body will be shipped January 7. Will wire routing later.'
"The following is a telegram from G.D. McDonell, a faculty member of the Iowa state college:
"'Funeral services will be held Tuesday evening conducted by President Pearson and Chaplain Cossna. Body leaves as requested express prepaid 5 o'clock Wednesday morning Northwestern to Omaha, Union Pacific to Green River, Oregon, Short Line to Huntington, O.W.R.&N. to Moscow. Personal effects forwarded soon. Every one here extends deepest sympathy. Letter follows.'"
The Star-Mirror, Moscow, Idaho, January 15, 1914: "Following a short prayer and song service at the residence of the funeral exercises over the remains of Clyde F. Cornwall were held at 10:30 this morning at the university auditorium, Rev. Hare of the Presbyterian church officiating in an impressive and very appropriate address. The big auditorium was filled almost to its capacity by friends of the deceased, among whom were both students and townspeople. All classes at the university were suspended from 10:20 till 1 o'clock in order that the students might attend the funeral.
"All of the active members and many alumni of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity of which the deceased was a member attended the services in a body and it was from the active membership of the fraternity that the pall-bearers were selected, these being Marvin Mulkey, Vern Fawcett, Carl Lewis, John Phillips, Harry Soulen, and Louis Denning.
"The song service was rendered by the faculty quartet. At the close of the service the entire gathering of friends of the deceased filed through the hall leading from the auditorium past the body which lay in a beautiful casket adorned with a profusion of flowers and wreaths. From the campus the remains were taken to the cemetery where interment was held, special service being conducted by the active members of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity.
"More complete details of the death of Clyde F. Cornwall, son of Postmaster and Mrs. Frank E. Cornwall, who died suddenly at Ames, Iowa, from an attack of heart failure Tuesday morning, were received in a letter to Mr. Cornwall from Dr. R.E. Buchanan, dean of science of the Iowa State College, and head of the bacteriology department, in which department the deceased was pursuing a fellowship. Because of the many inquiries by friends of the family, the letter is published and is as follows:
"'I must write you the details of Clyde's death, just so far as they can be known. When I think what a shock his sudden passing has been to us, I can conceive of the grief our telegrams must have occasioned you, his mother and brother. May I extend to you in your bereavement the heartfelt sympathy of all in the department of bacteriology.
"'Clyde returned Saturday morning from a trip into Wisconsin and to Chicago. On that day we talked two hours or more about his trip. He told me that he had caught a little cold in Wisconsin because he was a little careless about dressing warmly enough for country drives. He believed himself quite recovered. School is not in session but we are having our farmer's winter short course and corn show. the latter was being held in the lower floor of the gymnasium. Late in the afternoon we decided to go over to the gymnasium and see the show. We found it incomplete and went up stairs to the large gym floor. Clyde threw the basketball into the basket a few times, and left. However before leaving he told me that he did not know how to swim, and said he was expected to learn.
"'Monday afternoon Clyde and I worked together until about 5 p.m., taking photographs of bacteria with which he had been working. Then he went to the gymnasium, threw a few baskets, then went into the pool. Clyde did not exert himself much, tried to swim a little, then dressed. we walked together to the "Blue Bird," a restaurant where he was taking his meals temporarily. Just before leaving me he said he had a "crick" in his back. I can assure you that had I had the least suspicion that he was not feeling well, and had a weak heart he would not have left the gymnasium until after seeing the physical director, Dr. Hackett. He evidently grew worse soon after I left him He went into the restaurant, but from statements he made later evidently did not each much if anything.
"'About three-quarters of a hour after I left him he staggered into the home of Professor MacDonald, where he roomed. Two physicians were immediately called, and Clyde expressed a preference for Dr. Bush who arrived first. He took charge, secured a nurse at once, and instituted treatment. At first it seemed very effective, and he had every expectation that the attack would soon pass off. He grew worse before 9 o'clock when I was called. By the time I had walked a couple of blocks he had become semi-unconscious, and was decidedly worse. Two other physicians were called, and a third. Everything was done that would humanely be done. He had walked a mile after his heart had commenced to fail. The back pressure of blood flooded his lungs with serum. Dr. Bush, who was in charge, will write to Dr. Cornwall giving all details of symptoms and treatment. Clyde did not regain full consciousness after 9 o'clock. He passed away at 12:15.
"'It hardly seems possible. We are still dazed at the occurrence. If he had but called help when he was at the cafe, instead of walking home, he would probably be with us yet.
"'Clyde was doing splendid with me in the department. He was faithful and conscientious. I am saying nothing I would not have said a month ago. He would have made a great physician. And he was a good, clean man. I know the men he associated with. I know what he was doing. He has left a splendid record behind him. We are all sorry he has gone. His fraternity brothers in Phi Delta Theta here are taking charge of most of the arrangements.
"'We had sent to Chicago for flowers, but your telegrams to ship prevents us from getting them in time. Our local florist is inadequate, but accept the few flowers with our heartfelt sympathy.'
"This morning Marvin Mulkey and Carl Lewis, fellow members of the deceased in the local Phi Delta Theta fraternity, left for Pendleton to meet the remains and accompany them to Moscow, expecting to reach here tomorrow evening."
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