KAITANGATA.
(From Our Own Correspondent.)
It is with deep regret that I have to record the death of John Rogers, son of Albert Rogers, Kaitangata, after a short but painful illness. The deceased was 11 years and seven months old, and was in good health until the latter part of last week, when he took ill. Dr Fitzgerald was summoned, and pronounced it a case of appendicitis. After consultation with Drs Fleming and Burnett, it was decided to operate, as that was the only chance of saving the boy's life. The doctors performed the operation early on Monday morning, but the poor fellow never rallied, and passed away at 5 p.m. the same afternoon. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, and was largely attended. General sympathy is felt for Mr and Mrs Rogers and family in their sad bereavement. -Clutha Leader, 4/6/1909.
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