Paris News
Charles became ill with Appendicitis at his mother and dad's home in Swink, Choctaw County, OK. He was carried to the St Joseph's Infirmary in Paris, Lamar County, TX where they operated shortly after his arrival. Charles died about 4:30 the next morning. The funeral service was held at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Alice Bramhall.
Charles served in the Army's 90th Division in France during WW l. He was also in the occupation of Germany after the armistice was signed. He had only been back home for 23 days when he died.
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The Ft Towson Enterprise August 1, 1919 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Charles Edward Rainey died with appendicitis, at Paris, Texas, Saturday, July 19. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Bramhall, the aunt of deceased, and were conducted by Dr. Kerkes, pastor of the Central Presbyterian church, and Dr. R.P. Shuler, pastor of the First Methodist, and by the writer [remainder of obit is faded and is unreadable]
[next column] in uniform. Charles was born December 15, 1893, in Lamar county, Texas, near Paris. His father and mother, C.K. and M.J. Rainey moved to Swink, Okla. About a year ago. Charles was registered in June, 1917, entered Camp Travis, September 22, 1917. He was placed in Co. E. 359th Infantry, 90th Division, from which he received an honorable discharge, June 7, 1919, having served 21 months. His platoon sergeant said, "There was no better soldier in the 90th Division than Charles Rainey. He was in the battles of San Mehiel and Argonne, and after the armistice, was with the Army of Occupation in Germany for several months."
Bro. Charles professed religion and joined the Methodist Church at his home in Lamar county about seven years ago. For sometime he did not enjoy religion, but last October he wrote his parents that he had been fully restored and wanted his name added with theirs at Swink. I had his father and mother to come forward publicly and have the right hand of fellowship extended to them for him. It was a touching service. Our sympathies go out for the parents and loved ones and friends, but we are not to sorrow as those that have no hope.
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There are two WW I Memorial located in Paris TX, on the corner of 2nd & Lamar Ave at the west end of the old Post Office building and one on the courthouse lawn. Both contain the names of those from Lamar County who served in WW I and died. Charles's name is on both memorials.
Charles became ill with Appendicitis at his mother and dad's home in Swink, Choctaw County, OK. He was carried to the St Joseph's Infirmary in Paris, Lamar County, TX where they operated shortly after his arrival. Charles died about 4:30 the next morning. The funeral service was held at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Alice Bramhall.
Charles served in the Army's 90th Division in France during WW l. He was also in the occupation of Germany after the armistice was signed. He had only been back home for 23 days when he died.
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The Ft Towson Enterprise August 1, 1919 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Charles Edward Rainey died with appendicitis, at Paris, Texas, Saturday, July 19. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Bramhall, the aunt of deceased, and were conducted by Dr. Kerkes, pastor of the Central Presbyterian church, and Dr. R.P. Shuler, pastor of the First Methodist, and by the writer [remainder of obit is faded and is unreadable]
[next column] in uniform. Charles was born December 15, 1893, in Lamar county, Texas, near Paris. His father and mother, C.K. and M.J. Rainey moved to Swink, Okla. About a year ago. Charles was registered in June, 1917, entered Camp Travis, September 22, 1917. He was placed in Co. E. 359th Infantry, 90th Division, from which he received an honorable discharge, June 7, 1919, having served 21 months. His platoon sergeant said, "There was no better soldier in the 90th Division than Charles Rainey. He was in the battles of San Mehiel and Argonne, and after the armistice, was with the Army of Occupation in Germany for several months."
Bro. Charles professed religion and joined the Methodist Church at his home in Lamar county about seven years ago. For sometime he did not enjoy religion, but last October he wrote his parents that he had been fully restored and wanted his name added with theirs at Swink. I had his father and mother to come forward publicly and have the right hand of fellowship extended to them for him. It was a touching service. Our sympathies go out for the parents and loved ones and friends, but we are not to sorrow as those that have no hope.
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There are two WW I Memorial located in Paris TX, on the corner of 2nd & Lamar Ave at the west end of the old Post Office building and one on the courthouse lawn. Both contain the names of those from Lamar County who served in WW I and died. Charles's name is on both memorials.
Paris News
Charles became ill with Appendicitis at his mother and dad's home in Swink, Choctaw County, OK. He was carried to the St Joseph's Infirmary in Paris, Lamar County, TX where they operated shortly after his arrival. Charles died about 4:30 the next morning. The funeral service was held at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Alice Bramhall.
Charles served in the Army's 90th Division in France during WW l. He was also in the occupation of Germany after the armistice was signed. He had only been back home for 23 days when he died.
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The Ft Towson Enterprise August 1, 1919 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Charles Edward Rainey died with appendicitis, at Paris, Texas, Saturday, July 19. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Bramhall, the aunt of deceased, and were conducted by Dr. Kerkes, pastor of the Central Presbyterian church, and Dr. R.P. Shuler, pastor of the First Methodist, and by the writer [remainder of obit is faded and is unreadable]
[next column] in uniform. Charles was born December 15, 1893, in Lamar county, Texas, near Paris. His father and mother, C.K. and M.J. Rainey moved to Swink, Okla. About a year ago. Charles was registered in June, 1917, entered Camp Travis, September 22, 1917. He was placed in Co. E. 359th Infantry, 90th Division, from which he received an honorable discharge, June 7, 1919, having served 21 months. His platoon sergeant said, "There was no better soldier in the 90th Division than Charles Rainey. He was in the battles of San Mehiel and Argonne, and after the armistice, was with the Army of Occupation in Germany for several months."
Bro. Charles professed religion and joined the Methodist Church at his home in Lamar county about seven years ago. For sometime he did not enjoy religion, but last October he wrote his parents that he had been fully restored and wanted his name added with theirs at Swink. I had his father and mother to come forward publicly and have the right hand of fellowship extended to them for him. It was a touching service. Our sympathies go out for the parents and loved ones and friends, but we are not to sorrow as those that have no hope.
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There are two WW I Memorial located in Paris TX, on the corner of 2nd & Lamar Ave at the west end of the old Post Office building and one on the courthouse lawn. Both contain the names of those from Lamar County who served in WW I and died. Charles's name is on both memorials.
Charles became ill with Appendicitis at his mother and dad's home in Swink, Choctaw County, OK. He was carried to the St Joseph's Infirmary in Paris, Lamar County, TX where they operated shortly after his arrival. Charles died about 4:30 the next morning. The funeral service was held at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Alice Bramhall.
Charles served in the Army's 90th Division in France during WW l. He was also in the occupation of Germany after the armistice was signed. He had only been back home for 23 days when he died.
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The Ft Towson Enterprise August 1, 1919 – transcribed by Ron Henson
Charles Edward Rainey died with appendicitis, at Paris, Texas, Saturday, July 19. The funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Bramhall, the aunt of deceased, and were conducted by Dr. Kerkes, pastor of the Central Presbyterian church, and Dr. R.P. Shuler, pastor of the First Methodist, and by the writer [remainder of obit is faded and is unreadable]
[next column] in uniform. Charles was born December 15, 1893, in Lamar county, Texas, near Paris. His father and mother, C.K. and M.J. Rainey moved to Swink, Okla. About a year ago. Charles was registered in June, 1917, entered Camp Travis, September 22, 1917. He was placed in Co. E. 359th Infantry, 90th Division, from which he received an honorable discharge, June 7, 1919, having served 21 months. His platoon sergeant said, "There was no better soldier in the 90th Division than Charles Rainey. He was in the battles of San Mehiel and Argonne, and after the armistice, was with the Army of Occupation in Germany for several months."
Bro. Charles professed religion and joined the Methodist Church at his home in Lamar county about seven years ago. For sometime he did not enjoy religion, but last October he wrote his parents that he had been fully restored and wanted his name added with theirs at Swink. I had his father and mother to come forward publicly and have the right hand of fellowship extended to them for him. It was a touching service. Our sympathies go out for the parents and loved ones and friends, but we are not to sorrow as those that have no hope.
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There are two WW I Memorial located in Paris TX, on the corner of 2nd & Lamar Ave at the west end of the old Post Office building and one on the courthouse lawn. Both contain the names of those from Lamar County who served in WW I and died. Charles's name is on both memorials.
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