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Consumption Claims John W. Sullens

Consumption Claims John W. Sullens
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Consumption Claims John W. Sullens

John Wesley Sullens, aged 21, the son of William and Mary Sullens, died at his parent’s home, No. 540 East Seventh street, Tuesday afternoon at 4 o’clock. He had been ill for nine months, first being taken down with typhoid fever. This developed into consumption and the latter disease caused his death. Deceased had been employed on the N&W railway. He was a member of the local lodge of Woodmen, and was considered an exemplary young man. The family came here three years ago from Kentucky.”

“The funeral will take place at 2:30 o’clock, Thursday afternoon from the home. Reverend JW Atkinson conducting the services. Interment in Greenlawn.”1

  1. Consumption claims victim. (1907, July 20). Portsmouth Times, p. 5.
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