Bright
Wyecombe Boy Dies
Wyecombe and
surrounding community sustained a shock when, after a very
brief illness on one week's duration, Master Harry Hunter, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Russel Hunter of Wyecombe, passed away.
On Friday 11 Apr 1919,
Harry complained before going to school that he did not feel
well and on his return in the afternoon he showed signs of
serious illness.
A physician was called
and it was discovered that the lad had contracted a very
severe case of Spanish influenza, which developed into
pneumonia. In spite of the very best care and medical skill,
this illness succeeded on Saturday evening,
19 Apr 1919, cutting off a very promising young life.
The funeral services,
conducted by Rev. P. Thornton Meek of Lynedoch, were held at
his home on Tuesday at 2 o'clock, and interment took place at
Tillsonburg Cemetery.
The many floral
tokens were a strong indication of the high esteem in which
Harry was held by his schoolmates and friends. The deepest
sympathy of the community is extended to the bereaved parents
and friends.
