GLASCOCK, Thomas Ezekiel - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

ZEIKEL GLASCOCK, the 10-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Glascock, died very suddenly with what has been pronounced heart trouble, Wednesday morning about 3 o'clock, and the family is almost frantic over the loss of their loved one. He had been ailing only a short time and it was though that his disease was bordering on a mild case of typhoid fever, and consequently not much fear was entertained either by the attending physician or the family until a late hour. However, Tuesday evening his case became somewhat alarming and Dr. C. C. Wert was called and administered the necessary medicines, which seemed to bring temporary relief. At 12:10 Wednesday morning, Dr. Wert's 'phone rant and upon answering he learned that "Zeik" was much worse. The doctor hurriedly dressed and when he reached the bedside of the sick boy, he was in great agony. Medical treatment was administered and relief came, but only for a short time, as it was near the hour of 1 o'clock when his Spirit took its flight to the land where sorrows and pains are unknown. Zeikel was one of the most loved children of Kingman. He was admired by all and was an idol in the home, where he was the source of great joy and happiness to his parents and only sister. He had attended school last week and had signified his intention of going next week, not over fifteen minutes before the end came. In fact these were hid last words. The heads of the entire community are bowed in grief over his sudden death. He leaves a brokenhearted father and mother, one loving sister, Mary Katherine, two grandparents and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn their sad loss. To show their respect for the little fellow, the schools of this place were closed after 10 o'clock today and the children attended the funeral in a body, and it is said to have been one of the saddest funerals every held in Kingman. The Harveysburg school was also closed as the teacher, Karl Wright, was a particular friend of the family. Funeral services were conducted from the house at 10:30 this (Friday) morning. =====

The following was read at the funeral of ZEKIEL GLASCOCK which occurred at the residence of his parents in this place on Friday, Oct. 26, 1912 at 10:30 a.m. Rev. O. W. McGaughey, of Veedersburg officiating: THOMAS ZEKIEL GLASCOCK was born Nov. 7, 1901 while his parents lived on the farm. He died Oct. 24, 1912 in Kingman, being ten years, eleven months and sixteen days of age. This is another example of what seems to us to be true, that the archer of death loved to throw his arrow into a shining mark. Zekiel proved his worth as a boy in more ways than one. His general deportment and manly bearings, especially toward the old, would cause us to think of him as being older than he was. He seemed to be guided by an intelligence and not by whims and fancy as so many children are. He manifested an unusual interest in business affairs for one so young. Lessons at school were never too hard for him. He never complained of his work and was always in the forefront of his classes. The Sunday school was dear to his heart. If a lesson was missed, he was sorely grieved. For one of his age he was well instructed in the teachings of the Master. We, who know him so well, not only observed in him intelligence but also that he was generous. What he had was not too good to share the pleasure of it with his little companions. This made him a favorite in their ranks. Intelligence coupled with generousity in his makeup caused us to look upon him as a boy of great promise. His death was sudden, being sick only a few days. The family was not alarmed until a short time before death. The passing out of this bright boy is the old, old story, the story of death and our uncertainties. But this we do believe, that attainments here even in childhood, form the basis of development in the beyond. We would have father, mother and sister feel that Zekiel's growth and development goes on ward. The remains were laid to rest in the Harveys- Burg cemetery immediately after the funeral services.