James Bernard (John) Swinehart

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Obituary- Swinehart, James

Obituary
John Bernard Swinehart, who passed away Monday Dec. 2nd, a victim of influenza and pneumonia, was born April 23, 1892 at Whitewater, Kansas and was 26 years, 7 months and 9 days old at the time of his death.

Mr. Swinehart served his apprenticeship and learned his profession as telegrapher in the Rossville station and after leaving Rossville gained experience in several stations on the Union Pacific lines. Before coming to Rossville the middle of No., as 'third trick' operator, he had been stationed for over a year at Codell, Kansas, where at one time the past summer his family survived a cyclone and it was with great satisfaction and bright prospects for the future he came back to Rossville to take up his residence. Mr. Swinehart was stricken with influenza Nov. 27 and five days later succumbed to the disease.

He was united in marriage to Miss Ethel Ford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hank Ford of Oklahoma City, on Dec. 30, 1916 and is survived by his wife and little son Marvin, his father and mother and two brother[s], Farris and Marion. One brother, Clifford, passed away Sept. 12, 1918.

[From 2 Dec 1918]

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Card of Thanks
We desire to thank our many friends for the kindness shown us during the illness and death of our husband and father. Also for the beautiful floral offerings, Mrs. Ethel Swinehart and baby.

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James Swinehart Dead
James Swinehart who had been ill with the influenza only a few days, died Monday evening at 7:00. Pneumonia followed the influenza which caused his death.

Mr. Swinehart came here a few years ago as helper at the depot. He was married to Miss Ethel Ford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ford Jr. They lived in western Kansas up to a few months ago when he became night operator at this depot. Jimmie was a young man of sterling character and liked by every one who knew him. He is survived by his wife and child and his mother and father. The Reporter joins with his many friends in offering their sympathy.

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