Fred Deatherage, son of the late Harrison Deatherage, died at the family home in Jacksonville last Saturday evening, April 25, after a lingering illness with tuberculosis. He had long been afflicted with the disease, and for six months was confined to his bed. He was born in this city, but for several years past had resided in Jacksonville. He was about 26 years of age. The young man is survived by his mother and several brothers and sisters - one sister, Mrs. J. L. McMahon, living in this city.

Funeral services were held at the family residence in Jacksonville at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Merle N. English. The remains were brought to this city on the C. B. & Q. train that afternoon and taken to the Rogers cemetery, where interment was made in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and sympathizing friends.