Milligan - Frank d 1915
Source: The Clarks's Hill News Vol. 22. No. 30
CLARKS HILL, Indiana, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1915.
After making a brave fight for life, one that attracted the attention of this community and was a marvel to those in attendance on him, Frank Milligan, seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Milligan died Tuesday evening at 5 o'clock from Tetanus. The lad was attacked by lock-jaw last Friday and until the end he made a hard fight to overcome the fatal disease. Anti-toxin was administered to him in large quantities without avail. He received all that was possible in medical skill and the tender and loving devotion of a faithful father and mother in an effort to save the life of their priceless treasure. But the little body had spent its force and human effort was put to naught. The seriousness of the disease from the beginning had sapped the vitality until there was not enough strength left to give aid to the brave little fellow in his uneven struggle for life. He was vaccinated during the small pox epidemic here a few weeks ago, and it is thought that lock-jaw came in subsequence of the vaccination. County health officer, Dr. R. M. Campbell, of Lafayette, was called here to make an investigation of the epidemic and pronounced it small pox. He ordered the schools closed and all the school children who had not been vaccinated to be vaccinated during the interim. The parents of the dead boy complied with order believing they were performing a duty that might at some future time be the means of saving their son's life. The boy's arm was given excellent attention following vaccination. Suffice to say it was cared for by his mother. During the last illness of their son, the parents had the valuable services of Miss Moorehouse of Lafayette, in caring for him. His death has saddened two homes, that of his parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Milligan in the latter home no less than the former, with his older brother, John, he was a treasure and a consolation. During his brief illness he was courageous and begged his mother not to worry for he was going to get well. But it was not to be; The sufferings of the lad were past enduring and death in pity relieved him. He was marked by a higher power than earth can claim. In school Frank was a bright and promising pupil and his death has left a host of sorrowing playmates. He possessed a sweet and kind disposition and the hour that the little soul winged its way heavenward it left in a home its presence had helped to brighten a broken hearted father and mother. Out of their lives had gone the sunshine and in its place the future casts its lonesome shadow. Today as they kneel with anguished hearts by the rose laden casket the deepest sympathy of this community goes out to them. The funeral will be held this (Friday) morning at 10:30 o'clock at the Milligan home. Rev. E. E. Kuhn will officiate and interment will be made in the Clark Cemetery.
Not sure where I got this but it is SURE APPRECIATED :) kbz