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Death of a Young Ex-Soldier

Henry Albers Jr., a son of Mrs William Tietken, died at the McDonald hospital, last Monday evening at 6 o'clock. He was taken ill a week before, with a stoppage of the bowels. It was deemed necessary to operate hoping to save his life Monday morning, but his condition was so serious that he did not recover. Henry was born In Wayne township August 24, 1895. He lived all his life in Jones county with the exception of 11 months, which were spent in the service of the United States army, a part of which time he saw service in France. In addition to his mother and his step-father he is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs John Folkers, John Albers, William Albers, Fred Tietken, Elizabeth Tietken and Herman Tietken. Funeral services were held yester- day. A short prayer was offered at the amily home at eleven o'clock and fin- al services were had at Zion's Lutheran church in Wayne township, at one o'clock. These services were conducted by Rev. M. Scherf, the pastor of the Castle Grove Evangelical Lutheran church. Interment was had at Wayne Center cemetery. The services at the grave were conducted by members of the Arthur P. O'Rourke post of the American Legion. Three volleys were fired over the grave and the services closed with the sounding of taps by he legion buglar.