From the Bates County Democrat Weekly: Clyde Coates Dead. Late Wednesday afternoon Ben Coates received a telegram from Camp Dodge, Iowa, announcing the death of his son, Clyde, of pneumonia following an attack of influenza. At the time of going to press no funeral arrangements had been made, but the body will no doubt b brought to Adrian for burial. Clyde died in the defense of his country an honorable death. The grief stricken parents have the deep sympathy of the entire community in this great bereavement. - Adrian Journal.
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Last week The Journal announced the death of Clyde Coates from influenza at Camp Dodge, Iowa. The news came as a great shock to the people of this community, where the young man was born and where he spent his life until four years ago, when he went to Nebraska, and made his home with his brother, William Coates. Clyde went into the army from Nebraska, about the first of August. When the news of his death came the father wired to have the body sent here for burial. Then the long wait for its arrival began. It was expected Thursday but failed to arrive, again Friday, Saturday and Sunday the family and friends gathered at the station expecting the body to arrive but each time they were disappointed, and the terrible suspense grew more acute. Finally, Monday morning the body arrived with Sergeant R. J. Mayhew as an escort, and the young officer proved a gallant and efficient gentleman. He bore with him the personal belongings of the dead soldier, these were turned over to the father. It was indeed a sad scene to have the remains of this once stalwart young man returned lifeless to the care of his stricken parents. He gave his life in a noble and patriotic cause and fell asleep at the post of duty.
THE OBITUARY
Clyde, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Coates, was born at Crescent Hill, twenty-two years ago. He resided with his parents in Bates county until he was eighteen years old when he wedt[sic] to Nebraska and made his home with his brother. Clyde was a giant physically, he weighed 240 pounds when he entered the service and was in the prime of good health. But pneumonia, following an attack of influenza soon overcame his strength and he passed to his reward. He was a young man of good habits and popular among his associates and his death will be mourned by a wide circle of friends. The parents, brothers and sisters have the sympathy of the entire community in this great sorrow. The body was laid to rest in the Crescent Hill cemetery Monday morning. Rev. Davies conducted a brief service at the grave. The nature of the disease prevented a public funeral.
--Adrian Journal (Adrian, MO) Thurs. Oct. 17, 1918
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Last week The Journal announced the death of Clyde Coates from influenza at Camp Dodge, Iowa. The news came as a great shock to the people of this community, where the young man was born and where he spent his life until four years ago, when he went to Nebraska, and made his home with his brother, William Coates. Clyde went into the army from Nebraska, about the first of August. When the news of his death came the father wired to have the body sent here for burial. Then the long wait for its arrival began. It was expected Thursday but failed to arrive, again Friday, Saturday and Sunday the family and friends gathered at the station expecting the body to arrive but each time they were disappointed, and the terrible suspense grew more acute. Finally, Monday morning the body arrived with Sergeant R. J. Mayhew as an escort, and the young officer proved a gallant and efficient gentleman. He bore with him the personal belongings of the dead soldier, these were turned over to the father. It was indeed a sad scene to have the remains of this once stalwart young man returned lifeless to the care of his stricken parents. He gave his life in a noble and patriotic cause and fell asleep at the post of duty.
THE OBITUARY
Clyde, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Coates, was born at Crescent Hill, twenty-two years ago. He resided with his parents in Bates county until he was eighteen years old when he wedt[sic] to Nebraska and made his home with his brother. Clyde was a giant physically, he weighed 240 pounds when he entered the service and was in the prime of good health. But pneumonia, following an attack of influenza soon overcame his strength and he passed to his reward. He was a young man of good habits and popular among his associates and his death will be mourned by a wide circle of friends. The parents, brothers and sisters have the sympathy of the entire community in this great sorrow. The body was laid to rest in the Crescent Hill cemetery Monday morning. Rev. Davies conducted a brief service at the grave. The nature of the disease prevented a public funeral.
--Adrian Journal (Adrian, MO) Thurs. Oct. 17, 1918
From the Bates County Democrat Weekly: Clyde Coates Dead. Late Wednesday afternoon Ben Coates received a telegram from Camp Dodge, Iowa, announcing the death of his son, Clyde, of pneumonia following an attack of influenza. At the time of going to press no funeral arrangements had been made, but the body will no doubt b brought to Adrian for burial. Clyde died in the defense of his country an honorable death. The grief stricken parents have the deep sympathy of the entire community in this great bereavement. - Adrian Journal.
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Last week The Journal announced the death of Clyde Coates from influenza at Camp Dodge, Iowa. The news came as a great shock to the people of this community, where the young man was born and where he spent his life until four years ago, when he went to Nebraska, and made his home with his brother, William Coates. Clyde went into the army from Nebraska, about the first of August. When the news of his death came the father wired to have the body sent here for burial. Then the long wait for its arrival began. It was expected Thursday but failed to arrive, again Friday, Saturday and Sunday the family and friends gathered at the station expecting the body to arrive but each time they were disappointed, and the terrible suspense grew more acute. Finally, Monday morning the body arrived with Sergeant R. J. Mayhew as an escort, and the young officer proved a gallant and efficient gentleman. He bore with him the personal belongings of the dead soldier, these were turned over to the father. It was indeed a sad scene to have the remains of this once stalwart young man returned lifeless to the care of his stricken parents. He gave his life in a noble and patriotic cause and fell asleep at the post of duty.
THE OBITUARY
Clyde, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Coates, was born at Crescent Hill, twenty-two years ago. He resided with his parents in Bates county until he was eighteen years old when he wedt[sic] to Nebraska and made his home with his brother. Clyde was a giant physically, he weighed 240 pounds when he entered the service and was in the prime of good health. But pneumonia, following an attack of influenza soon overcame his strength and he passed to his reward. He was a young man of good habits and popular among his associates and his death will be mourned by a wide circle of friends. The parents, brothers and sisters have the sympathy of the entire community in this great sorrow. The body was laid to rest in the Crescent Hill cemetery Monday morning. Rev. Davies conducted a brief service at the grave. The nature of the disease prevented a public funeral.
--Adrian Journal (Adrian, MO) Thurs. Oct. 17, 1918
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Last week The Journal announced the death of Clyde Coates from influenza at Camp Dodge, Iowa. The news came as a great shock to the people of this community, where the young man was born and where he spent his life until four years ago, when he went to Nebraska, and made his home with his brother, William Coates. Clyde went into the army from Nebraska, about the first of August. When the news of his death came the father wired to have the body sent here for burial. Then the long wait for its arrival began. It was expected Thursday but failed to arrive, again Friday, Saturday and Sunday the family and friends gathered at the station expecting the body to arrive but each time they were disappointed, and the terrible suspense grew more acute. Finally, Monday morning the body arrived with Sergeant R. J. Mayhew as an escort, and the young officer proved a gallant and efficient gentleman. He bore with him the personal belongings of the dead soldier, these were turned over to the father. It was indeed a sad scene to have the remains of this once stalwart young man returned lifeless to the care of his stricken parents. He gave his life in a noble and patriotic cause and fell asleep at the post of duty.
THE OBITUARY
Clyde, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Coates, was born at Crescent Hill, twenty-two years ago. He resided with his parents in Bates county until he was eighteen years old when he wedt[sic] to Nebraska and made his home with his brother. Clyde was a giant physically, he weighed 240 pounds when he entered the service and was in the prime of good health. But pneumonia, following an attack of influenza soon overcame his strength and he passed to his reward. He was a young man of good habits and popular among his associates and his death will be mourned by a wide circle of friends. The parents, brothers and sisters have the sympathy of the entire community in this great sorrow. The body was laid to rest in the Crescent Hill cemetery Monday morning. Rev. Davies conducted a brief service at the grave. The nature of the disease prevented a public funeral.
--Adrian Journal (Adrian, MO) Thurs. Oct. 17, 1918
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