South Lead Cemetery records state that he was born in Omaha, Nebraska; late residence - Lead; age 21 years 11 months 20 days; died June 10, 1919; cause of death - lobar pneumonia; buried June 13, 1919; undertaker - Rounsevell; nearest relative or friend - Mrs. Selma Cox, mother.
Lawrence County death records state that his residence was Lead; age 21 years 11 months 20 days; nativity - Omaha, Nebraska; single; parents - Edwin Cox and Selma Nelson; died in Lead of lobular pneumonia on June 10, 1919; duration of illness - 4 days; attending physician - N.E. Mattox.
Lead Daily Call newspaper, June 11, 1919 - "William E. Cox Dead. Third Death in Afflicted Family Within Few Months. After an illness of but a few days death claimed William E. Cox last evening at 10:30 o'clock. On Friday last the young man worked for the Homestake company and was feeling as well as usual. That night he was taken ill and from the following morning to the time of his death his case was regarded as serious. The cause of his death so baffled the physicians that the mother consented to a post mortem examination, which was conducted this morning at 10 o'clock.
Deceased was the youngest son of Mrs. Selma Cox, was born at Omaha, Nebraska, July 27, 1897, and came with his parents to Lead in 1907, since which time he has been a resident of this city. He was admitted to the navy about a year and a half ago, but soon after is said to have developed heart trouble, or some affliction which caused his discharge. However, he has been able to work and has apparently been in fairly good health until his fatal illness.
This death is a heavy blow to the mother and sisters, as this is the third son and brother death has claimed within the past few months, and in their sorrow they have the sympathy of the community.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed, announcement of which will be made later."
Lead Daily Call, June 14, 1919 - "William E. Cox Funeral. Buried With Military Honors Friday Afternoon, South Lead Cemetery.
The funeral of William E. Cox was held from the home, 325 Addie street, at 3 p.m. Friday and was largely attended.
The active pallbearers were Robert C. Steele, Bryon Harrington, Lyman Hines, James Badge, Wm. Thomas and Tony Giachetto.
The honorary pallbearers were selected from the soldiers and sailors and were as follows:
Sailors - Wm. Sharp, Herbert Schulte, Arthur Olsen.
Soldiers - Richard Parsons, Martin O'Brien, B.J. Laurenti.
Mrs. C.E. Twitchell and Mrs. Joe Love sang 'Abide With Me,' Mrs. Dr. Mattox presiding at the piano.
Mrs. Dr. Mattox and Mrs. Twitchell sang 'Face to Face,' Miss Josephine Gilbert, pianist.
"The Sunshine Band, assisted by Mrs. Twitchell sang, 'Some Sweet Day.' The casket was draped with the stars and stripes and completely wreathed with a profusion of beautiful flowers.
The honorary pallbears assisted by seventeen young ladies conveyed the flowers from the home to the cemetery. Rev. J. Maurice Hupp conducted brief services at the home, concluding the service at the grave with a short program. The remains were laid at rest in South Lead cemetery by the side of two brothers, Harley and Boegel, who had preceded him."
Lead Daily Call, June 14, 1919 - "Card of Thanks. For the third time in a few short months death has visited our home and claimed our three sons and brothers. In each bereavement the citizens of Lead have come to our assistance and while our grief has almost overwhelmed us, your kindly acts and words have helped to lift our heavy load. Once more we desire to express to you our deepest gratitude and we earnestly pray that the great Father of the Universe may richly reward you. Mrs. Selma Cox and Daughters, Pearl and Margaret."
Lawrence County death records state that his residence was Lead; age 21 years 11 months 20 days; nativity - Omaha, Nebraska; single; parents - Edwin Cox and Selma Nelson; died in Lead of lobular pneumonia on June 10, 1919; duration of illness - 4 days; attending physician - N.E. Mattox.
Lead Daily Call newspaper, June 11, 1919 - "William E. Cox Dead. Third Death in Afflicted Family Within Few Months. After an illness of but a few days death claimed William E. Cox last evening at 10:30 o'clock. On Friday last the young man worked for the Homestake company and was feeling as well as usual. That night he was taken ill and from the following morning to the time of his death his case was regarded as serious. The cause of his death so baffled the physicians that the mother consented to a post mortem examination, which was conducted this morning at 10 o'clock.
Deceased was the youngest son of Mrs. Selma Cox, was born at Omaha, Nebraska, July 27, 1897, and came with his parents to Lead in 1907, since which time he has been a resident of this city. He was admitted to the navy about a year and a half ago, but soon after is said to have developed heart trouble, or some affliction which caused his discharge. However, he has been able to work and has apparently been in fairly good health until his fatal illness.
This death is a heavy blow to the mother and sisters, as this is the third son and brother death has claimed within the past few months, and in their sorrow they have the sympathy of the community.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed, announcement of which will be made later."
Lead Daily Call, June 14, 1919 - "William E. Cox Funeral. Buried With Military Honors Friday Afternoon, South Lead Cemetery.
The funeral of William E. Cox was held from the home, 325 Addie street, at 3 p.m. Friday and was largely attended.
The active pallbearers were Robert C. Steele, Bryon Harrington, Lyman Hines, James Badge, Wm. Thomas and Tony Giachetto.
The honorary pallbearers were selected from the soldiers and sailors and were as follows:
Sailors - Wm. Sharp, Herbert Schulte, Arthur Olsen.
Soldiers - Richard Parsons, Martin O'Brien, B.J. Laurenti.
Mrs. C.E. Twitchell and Mrs. Joe Love sang 'Abide With Me,' Mrs. Dr. Mattox presiding at the piano.
Mrs. Dr. Mattox and Mrs. Twitchell sang 'Face to Face,' Miss Josephine Gilbert, pianist.
"The Sunshine Band, assisted by Mrs. Twitchell sang, 'Some Sweet Day.' The casket was draped with the stars and stripes and completely wreathed with a profusion of beautiful flowers.
The honorary pallbears assisted by seventeen young ladies conveyed the flowers from the home to the cemetery. Rev. J. Maurice Hupp conducted brief services at the home, concluding the service at the grave with a short program. The remains were laid at rest in South Lead cemetery by the side of two brothers, Harley and Boegel, who had preceded him."
Lead Daily Call, June 14, 1919 - "Card of Thanks. For the third time in a few short months death has visited our home and claimed our three sons and brothers. In each bereavement the citizens of Lead have come to our assistance and while our grief has almost overwhelmed us, your kindly acts and words have helped to lift our heavy load. Once more we desire to express to you our deepest gratitude and we earnestly pray that the great Father of the Universe may richly reward you. Mrs. Selma Cox and Daughters, Pearl and Margaret."
South Lead Cemetery records state that he was born in Omaha, Nebraska; late residence - Lead; age 21 years 11 months 20 days; died June 10, 1919; cause of death - lobar pneumonia; buried June 13, 1919; undertaker - Rounsevell; nearest relative or friend - Mrs. Selma Cox, mother.
Lawrence County death records state that his residence was Lead; age 21 years 11 months 20 days; nativity - Omaha, Nebraska; single; parents - Edwin Cox and Selma Nelson; died in Lead of lobular pneumonia on June 10, 1919; duration of illness - 4 days; attending physician - N.E. Mattox.
Lead Daily Call newspaper, June 11, 1919 - "William E. Cox Dead. Third Death in Afflicted Family Within Few Months. After an illness of but a few days death claimed William E. Cox last evening at 10:30 o'clock. On Friday last the young man worked for the Homestake company and was feeling as well as usual. That night he was taken ill and from the following morning to the time of his death his case was regarded as serious. The cause of his death so baffled the physicians that the mother consented to a post mortem examination, which was conducted this morning at 10 o'clock.
Deceased was the youngest son of Mrs. Selma Cox, was born at Omaha, Nebraska, July 27, 1897, and came with his parents to Lead in 1907, since which time he has been a resident of this city. He was admitted to the navy about a year and a half ago, but soon after is said to have developed heart trouble, or some affliction which caused his discharge. However, he has been able to work and has apparently been in fairly good health until his fatal illness.
This death is a heavy blow to the mother and sisters, as this is the third son and brother death has claimed within the past few months, and in their sorrow they have the sympathy of the community.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed, announcement of which will be made later."
Lead Daily Call, June 14, 1919 - "William E. Cox Funeral. Buried With Military Honors Friday Afternoon, South Lead Cemetery.
The funeral of William E. Cox was held from the home, 325 Addie street, at 3 p.m. Friday and was largely attended.
The active pallbearers were Robert C. Steele, Bryon Harrington, Lyman Hines, James Badge, Wm. Thomas and Tony Giachetto.
The honorary pallbearers were selected from the soldiers and sailors and were as follows:
Sailors - Wm. Sharp, Herbert Schulte, Arthur Olsen.
Soldiers - Richard Parsons, Martin O'Brien, B.J. Laurenti.
Mrs. C.E. Twitchell and Mrs. Joe Love sang 'Abide With Me,' Mrs. Dr. Mattox presiding at the piano.
Mrs. Dr. Mattox and Mrs. Twitchell sang 'Face to Face,' Miss Josephine Gilbert, pianist.
"The Sunshine Band, assisted by Mrs. Twitchell sang, 'Some Sweet Day.' The casket was draped with the stars and stripes and completely wreathed with a profusion of beautiful flowers.
The honorary pallbears assisted by seventeen young ladies conveyed the flowers from the home to the cemetery. Rev. J. Maurice Hupp conducted brief services at the home, concluding the service at the grave with a short program. The remains were laid at rest in South Lead cemetery by the side of two brothers, Harley and Boegel, who had preceded him."
Lead Daily Call, June 14, 1919 - "Card of Thanks. For the third time in a few short months death has visited our home and claimed our three sons and brothers. In each bereavement the citizens of Lead have come to our assistance and while our grief has almost overwhelmed us, your kindly acts and words have helped to lift our heavy load. Once more we desire to express to you our deepest gratitude and we earnestly pray that the great Father of the Universe may richly reward you. Mrs. Selma Cox and Daughters, Pearl and Margaret."
Lawrence County death records state that his residence was Lead; age 21 years 11 months 20 days; nativity - Omaha, Nebraska; single; parents - Edwin Cox and Selma Nelson; died in Lead of lobular pneumonia on June 10, 1919; duration of illness - 4 days; attending physician - N.E. Mattox.
Lead Daily Call newspaper, June 11, 1919 - "William E. Cox Dead. Third Death in Afflicted Family Within Few Months. After an illness of but a few days death claimed William E. Cox last evening at 10:30 o'clock. On Friday last the young man worked for the Homestake company and was feeling as well as usual. That night he was taken ill and from the following morning to the time of his death his case was regarded as serious. The cause of his death so baffled the physicians that the mother consented to a post mortem examination, which was conducted this morning at 10 o'clock.
Deceased was the youngest son of Mrs. Selma Cox, was born at Omaha, Nebraska, July 27, 1897, and came with his parents to Lead in 1907, since which time he has been a resident of this city. He was admitted to the navy about a year and a half ago, but soon after is said to have developed heart trouble, or some affliction which caused his discharge. However, he has been able to work and has apparently been in fairly good health until his fatal illness.
This death is a heavy blow to the mother and sisters, as this is the third son and brother death has claimed within the past few months, and in their sorrow they have the sympathy of the community.
Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed, announcement of which will be made later."
Lead Daily Call, June 14, 1919 - "William E. Cox Funeral. Buried With Military Honors Friday Afternoon, South Lead Cemetery.
The funeral of William E. Cox was held from the home, 325 Addie street, at 3 p.m. Friday and was largely attended.
The active pallbearers were Robert C. Steele, Bryon Harrington, Lyman Hines, James Badge, Wm. Thomas and Tony Giachetto.
The honorary pallbearers were selected from the soldiers and sailors and were as follows:
Sailors - Wm. Sharp, Herbert Schulte, Arthur Olsen.
Soldiers - Richard Parsons, Martin O'Brien, B.J. Laurenti.
Mrs. C.E. Twitchell and Mrs. Joe Love sang 'Abide With Me,' Mrs. Dr. Mattox presiding at the piano.
Mrs. Dr. Mattox and Mrs. Twitchell sang 'Face to Face,' Miss Josephine Gilbert, pianist.
"The Sunshine Band, assisted by Mrs. Twitchell sang, 'Some Sweet Day.' The casket was draped with the stars and stripes and completely wreathed with a profusion of beautiful flowers.
The honorary pallbears assisted by seventeen young ladies conveyed the flowers from the home to the cemetery. Rev. J. Maurice Hupp conducted brief services at the home, concluding the service at the grave with a short program. The remains were laid at rest in South Lead cemetery by the side of two brothers, Harley and Boegel, who had preceded him."
Lead Daily Call, June 14, 1919 - "Card of Thanks. For the third time in a few short months death has visited our home and claimed our three sons and brothers. In each bereavement the citizens of Lead have come to our assistance and while our grief has almost overwhelmed us, your kindly acts and words have helped to lift our heavy load. Once more we desire to express to you our deepest gratitude and we earnestly pray that the great Father of the Universe may richly reward you. Mrs. Selma Cox and Daughters, Pearl and Margaret."
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