Hamilton - Rilen Albert
RILEN ALBERT HAMILTON
Source: Crawfordsville Journal, Tuesday, March 24, 1914
Lafayette Journal; "Little Rilen Hamilton passed away yesterday afternoon at two forty-five o'clock at the home of his aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Muhleisen, 412 north Sixth street. His death followed an attack of measles and catarrhal fever. Little Rilen was five years old January 13 and was one of the brightest little boys for his age in the city. He played continually in the front yard of the Muhleisen home and always had a bright, and cheery remark for passersby. Rilen had been making his home with his uncle and aunt since the death of his mother two years ago. In the accident that caused his mother's death, Rilen received injuries which perhaps caused his system to be unable to withstand the effects of the disease that caused his death. Mrs. Hamilton was dressing Rilen at their home on a farm near Crawfordsville and had her back to the hot blast stove. The baby noticed that his mother's dress was on fire and screamed. Mrs. Hamilton attempted to tear the burning clothing from her body, but she was unsuccessful and received burns that caused her death. The little boy, realizing that his mother was suffering pain, tried to assist her and received many terrible burns. Mrs. Hamilton was alone at the time, her husband, Wallace Hamilton, having gone to Crawfordsville on business, and she suffered for some time before assistance reached her. When she died, they took little Rilen as their ward and were greatly attached to him. His demise will cause a vacancy in their home that will never be filled. The remains will be taken to Crawfordsville Wednesday morning at 6:30 o'clock and will be taken to the home of Mr. Muhleisen's sister, Miss Hannah Muhleisen. The funeral will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at two thirty and the internment will be made in Oak Hill cemetery, a grave having been provided next to his mother.
Note: Son of Wallace & Elizabeth McNeeley Hamilton - thanks muches Kim H