Harry E. Thomas who had been in Mercy hospital since July 9th when he suffered burns while pouring gasoline from one can into another, died there Monday night. At the time the burns were not considered serious, it being believed that he was suffering from shock and exhaustion, but consequent complications proved fatal.
Harry Ellsworth Thomas, son of Randolph B. and Sylvia Coon Thomas, was born January 12, 1875, at Albion. Here he grew to manhood. He attended the district school, and went several terms to Albion academy. He was baptized February 27, 1892, by Rev. E. A. Witter, and joined the Albion Seventh Day Baptist church.
On October 10, 1895, he was married to Edna B. Whitford at Albion by Rev. E. A. Witter. To them were born two daughters, Eloise, at home, and Eunice, Mrs. Franklin Walsh, of Hebron, Ill.
He is survived by his wife, his mother, his daughters, and one sister, Bessie, Mrs. B. F. Johanson of Battle Creek, Mich. A sister, Florence, preceded him in death on April 30, 1916.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas lived many years in the village of Albion, but moved later to a farm nearby, where they remained for seven years, during which time Mr. Thomas hauled milk for the creamery in addition to farm work. Late in February of 1920 they moved to Milton and took up residence on Madison avenue in the house built by his grandfather Silas Thomas. In the summer of 1920 Mr. Thomas began work at the Burdick company, which he continued until ill health forced his retirement May 5, 1942.
Funeral services were held this Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Milton S.D.B. church with Rev. Carroll L. Hill officiating. Kenneth Babcock sang two selections. Burial was in Milton cemetery, pallbearers being Otto Zanzinger, Elmer Anderson, David Gregorie, L. A. Babcock, Russell Burdick and Harvey Burdick.
Among the out of town relatives attending were Mrs. Sylvia Thomas and Dr. and Mrs. B. F. Johnason of Battle Creek, Mich.
