The funeral of little James Earl Shelton, aged 8 months, who died early Monday morning was held at the residence of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Shelton, Tuesday, at 10 am. Rev. C. D. Spencer and Rev. R. H. Sherrill conducted the services, which were appropriate to the sad occasion. The death of the little one was caused by cholera infantrum. Mr. and Mrs. Shelton have the sympathy of all in their present sorrow.
Source: The Centralia Chronicle, 1 Aug 1889, page 4.
Transcribed by Diana Smith. She has no further information on this individual.