WINGERT, John C. - Putnam

John C. WINGERT died this morning at 8 o'clock at his home 608 S. Walnut Street. He was 31 years old and leaves a wife, formerly Miss Mollie M. HICKS and a four-year-old son. Immediately after his marriage in 1883 he went to Eldorado, KS to take a position as principal of the high school. Two years ago his health was broken by the grip and he went to Colorado where he remained until last June when he returned to this city. The final cause of death was consumption. The deceased has been a member of the Christian Church since the age of 11 and he was also a member of Imo Lodge No. 48 at Eldorado.