McNutt - Frank
Source -- Waveland Independent newspaper, Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana, Nov 15, 1918
Frank Z. McNutt, the fifth victim of influenza in this
community, died at an early hour on Sunday morning, after an
illness of nearly two weeks. From the beginning the disease
assumed a grave type and hope for his recovery was given up some
time before his death. Funeral services at the home of Mr. &
Mrs. Samuel McNutt, E. of town on Monday afternoon were conducted
by Rev. JT Boyer. Interment at the Presbyterian Cemetery. Frank
Z. McNutt was born Aug 12, 1885, the oldest son of Samuel and
Sarah McNutt. He was married to Miss Irene Hitch Sept 5, 1906 to
which union 3 children were born: Margaret, Darwin and Joseph.
His entire life was spent in this community, where he was loved
and respected by all who knew him. At an early age he united with
the Presb. Church of this place, of which he was a member until
his death. On Oct 28th he was stricken with the influenza which
developed pneumonia and after several days of almost unbearable
suffering, which he bore with patience, on the morning of Nov. 10
his spirit was released from his earthly body and took its flight
to the home beyond. Those present from a distance were: Mr. &
Mrs. RW Allen; Rex Simpson and Louis Jones of Crawfordsville;
Miss Margaret McNutt of Terre Haute and John Hitch of Darlington.
Mr. McNutt was universally liked and was to be depeneded on for
any public activity. It was largely owing to his efforts that the
flag staff was raised here, and the fine flag which he donated
was hoisted at half mast during the funeral. He was an active
member of the KP fraternity. He engaged in various business
enterprises, conducting a store at Milligan and latterly engaging
in the drug business here. The entire family was ill with the
disease at the time. Two of the children have recovered, but Mrs.
McNutt and Darwin are in a critical condition. - typed by kbz