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Obituary

Today all Burlington is mourning its first soldier boy to be killed in action battling the Hun in France. The above telegram of ill tidings was received at 4:00 o'clock yesterday afternoon by the mother of Private Henry Daily of the 168th Infantry of the gallant Rainbow Division. Private Henry Daily was a volunteer soldier, enlisting with Company I of Burlington in this city July 9, 1917. On his arrival at Camp Dodge he was transferred to the Rainbow Division on July 12, and soon afterward sailed for France. The brave boy, cheerfully sacrificed his life for the cause of civilization, was born in Burlingtonon September 23, 1891. With the exception of the last twelve months, employed faithfully in the service of his country, his entire life was spent in these surroundings. His last employment he was with the Hawkeye Artificial Ice and Fuel Co.of this city as a teamster. His former employers when informed of his death this morning expressed deep regret and the highest appreciation of his worth as man and employe. Modest and unassuming, true to himself and his country, industrious and honorable; Private Daily was a fine example of that stalwart America which is so courageously and effectively helping to win the war "over there" and to free the world from the menace of Hun hideousness. His letters to his parents here were always cheerful, comforting and uncomplaining. Every word of them marked the good soldier and affectionate son. His last letter, recently received, showed that he enjoyed army life and was in good health and spirits. His father and mother, true patriots, have another son in the service, Private Albert Daily, now stationed at Camp Cody, Deming, N.M. He enlisted at the same time as his brother. A visit at the little family home on South hill this morning by a Gazette reporter found Private Daily's parents bearing their blow with fortitude and finding consolation in the knowledge that their boy died fighting bravely for his country. Flags of the United States and the allies and pictures of President Wilson and General Pershing adorned the house. Private Daily is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Daily; six brothers, Albert, E.M., Mike, E..F., Clarence and Samuel, and one sister, Hazel. The death of Private Daily marks the second death of Burlington boys in France. Some weeks ago the death of disease of Corporal Charles McCord was recorded. Another Burlington boy, Mike Houchin, was reported as being captured by the Huns, but no trace of him can be found in any of the German prison camps, so some anxiety is felt on the part of his friends and relatives for fear that he too may have fallen in battle. Many of the flags in the city were placed at half staff when the news of Private Daily's death was known.