William Harmes (son of Sidney), who was a week ago as robust and healthy as anyone
in the city of Dekalb, died last night at his home at the corner of Forth and Locust streets,
following a very short illness. Mr. Harmes with his wife (Rosa), was called to the home
of Milo Boardman in Chicago by the death of Mrs. Boardman (Iona Harms daughter of
Sidney), and then came to their home here.

Later Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Smith (Carrie Jane Harms) and also Mrs. Harms (Rosa) were
first taken ill with influenza, but fortunately the attending physician was able to break up
the fever before pneumonia set in. Mr. Harmes (William) was taken ill with influenza
during the week, but thought little of it, and was not compelled to take to his bed until
two or three days before his death. Influenza had such a hold on the man that pneumonia
quickly set in and his death followed in a very short time.

In the passing of William Harmes Dekalb loses a good citizen. Many people who have
known the man all his life, a valuable and true friend. And the mother, Mrs. L.L. Smith
(Carrie) mourns the death of her only remaining child. What makes the death of Mr. Harmes
doubly sad , it followed in a short time that of his sister, Mrs. Milo Boardman (Iona), and
the bereaved mother (Rosa) had yet failed to realize that her daughter had been summoned.

She and Mrs. Harms have the heartfelt sympathy of hundreds upon hundreds of friends
in the vicinity.

Mr. Harmes at the time of his death was about 36 years old, and had spent practically his
entire life in this vicinity. For five years he worked for the Dekalb - Sycamore electric line
(interurban RR) and a couple of years ago took a similar position with the Chicago, Aurora
& Dekalb RR. He was of extremely pleasant disposition. He made friends quickly and
retained them. His death is mourned by all who knew him and many of his closest friends
cannot bring themselves to the fact that he will never greet them again in his usual good-natured way.

He was married several years ago to Miss Ella Seaman, who has been with him constantly,
also with him at his death, and who has always been a Helpmate in the true sense of the word.
He leaves his wife and his mother, in addition to the other relatives and countless friends
about Dekalb and Aurora, where he was also well known.

At this time the funeral arrangements have not been completed, but it is probable the services
will be held Wednesday, announcement of which will be made in tomorrow’s issue.