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Frank H. Aumcnt was born April 3, lg7flj .in the house where he died, Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Aument, he leaves a sister, Miss Florence, a halt sister, Mrs. E, R. Blx-by, five half brothers, Walter of Webster City, Iowa, Edwin of Caldwell. Walter Tracy of Puna, lib, and Charles Tracy of Prophetstown,He enlisted in Company E. I. N, O,' April 13, 1S9G and served his full term of throe years, being-discharged April 13, 1899. When volunteers wore callcil for in the spring of 1898 ho stayed with the company and remained with it until its arrival In Porto Rico. He wub taken ill on the way to the Island and four day after landing he was sent hack to the hospital at. Fortress Monroe. He spent five months hero recovering from an attack of typhoid fever which left him disabled for life. Ho arrived in this city shortly after. New. Years, 1899, Bcarcoly able to move without assistance..He was granted a pension of $30 per mouth by the government. A week ago he was taken with a sudden chill which rapidly developed into pneumonia. In his weakened condition all medical skill was in vain and he sank; rapidly from the time he was taken 111.Thus has another bravo boy died on the altar of his country. He was a good soldier, a kind friend and an hem- [ I est, true man. His loss Is one that Is 11 felt by thf; satire community and Ihf I entire city is united today In doing! him the honor which is due him
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Sterling Standard
Sterling, Illinois, US
Tue, Mar 27, 1900
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