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Waupaca Paper

December 4, 1913

DEATH OF FRANK HICKS

Frank Hicks passed away at his home in Farmington, Saturday, Nov. 29, from blood poisoning following an injury of his right hand which was caught in a corn shredder.

Deceased was born in Farmington, June 13, 1867, and had resided on the old homestead from his youth to the time of his death.

November 24, 1892, he was united in marriage to Miss Margareta McAuley and to them seven children were born. Those surviving are Leroy, Charles, Ruth, Nellie, and Henry. Raymond died at the age of eight yeas and Helena in infancy. Besides the widow and children, the aged mother and a brother, William Hicks survive to mourn the untimely death of a dutiful son and brother.

The funeral was held Monday at the late home, Rev. Sheard of this city officiating. The service was in charge of the E.F.U. lodge and was largely attended. The interment was in Farmington cemetery. The floral tributes were profuse and beautiful.

The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community.