As a flash of lightning from a clear sky, so unexpected was the sadness which came into the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ankis Cook on July 15th. Their son, Carl, who had been ill for several days was taken by death. Only those who have had similar experiences can sympathize with the bereaved family.
Carl Cook was born January 14, 1910. He closed his eyes in death on July 15, 1921, at the home of his parents on South Mill Creek. Thus he lived 11 years, 5 months and 21 days.
When Carl at first became ill, the sickness appeared so mild that no one thought it would prove to be serious but " how great a fire such a little match maketh". In spite of all the medical aid and the unceasing and untiring care of loving hearts to restore him he grew worse rapidly, and in one week after he took sick the call came. His death was due to brain fever and poison. Carl was a loving and obedient child. The song which he liked very much and which he would ask his mother to help him sing was "When the Roll is Called up Yonder I'll be There". Just before his soul passed into eternity he was heard to say, "I'm about at the top of the ladder". We too are like Carl for we know not how soon we shall be at the top of the ladder. We are unable to understand why a life so young and promising should be so soon taken yet "The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord," for we know that Carl, who has been taken "is not dead, but sleepeth." The bereaved family have the thoughts to console them. Since Carl has been taken from them they cannot call him back, but they can go to him. On the evening on July 16, the body was taken to Scott Cook's, who is an uncle of the deceased and lives at Dorcas. The funeral services were conducted here in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends.The body was taken to the Cook cemetery where is was laid to rest.
Courtesy of the Grant County press and Library
s/o Ankus & Rosa Alt Cook--died of typhoid& impetigo