Cause of Death: Cerebral Spinal Meningitis
Location: Toronto, Ontario
BX March 19, 1918
Seriously Ill
Alfred William Jex of this city, who reported at Toronto for military duty last Wednesday, was found unconscious in his bunk on Saturday morning, and from the latest word received is believed to have developed spinal meningitis. His parents were summoned from this city. Yesterday relatives were informed that Jex had recovered consciousness somewhat and was able to recognize his parents, although his condition is still regarded at very critical.
BX April 5, 1918
Friends in the city were deeply grieved to learn of the death this morning at the base military hospital, Toronto, of Alfred William Jex, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Jex, 43 Peel Street, Brantford. The deceased was only 21 years of age, and at that early stage was cut short one of the brightest and most promising careers of the young men of this city. He had reported for military duty at Toronto on Wednesday, March 13 last, only three weeks ago. On the following Saturday evening he was taken ill, and Sunday morning was sent to the hospital. This morning he passed away at 4 o’clock.
The late Alfred Jex was born and lived all his life in this city. His education was received at the local public schools and Collegiate Institute. At 15 years of age he entered the employ of Goold, Shapley and Muir, with which firm he remained until his departure for the East. By them he was highly esteemed.
Outside of business Mr. Jex’s interests lay along the line of church and Y.M.C.A. work. A member of Alexandra Presbyterian Church, he was for some time secretary of its Sunday school, and at the time of his enlisting was teacher of a class of boys. In the work of the Young Peoples Society he was also active. To the interests of the Y.M.C.A. he had devoted much of his time. He was also a member of Doric Lodge, A.F. and A.M. In his early death the sympathy of the citizens of Brantford generally and of friends in particular will go out to his sorrowing parents.
BX April 6, 1918
JEX – In Toronto, on Friday April 5 1918, Alfred William, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Jex, 43 Peel Street, Brantford. Funeral takes place on Sunday, April 7, from his home on Peel Street to Greenwood Cemetery. Service is at 3 o’clock.
BX April 6, 1918
The funeral of the late Alfred William Jex will be held on Sunday afternoon, from the residence of his parents, 43 Peel Street, and will be under Masonic auspices.
BX April 8, 1918
Yesterday afternoon, under Masonic auspices, the funeral of the late Alfred William Jex took place from the residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Jex, Peel Street, to Greenwood cemetery. Rev. Chas. S. Oke of Alexandra Presbyterian Church, of which deceased was a devout member, was the officiating clergyman. A wealth of beautiful floral tributes testified to the universal esteem in which deceased was held. The pall-bearers were Messrs. W.T. Millard, Ed. Pittman, George Stedman, Thomas McPhail, Frank Nichol and A. Patterson.
BX September 30, 1918
Presented Portrait
Alexandra Church held their annual Rally Day in the Sunday school yesterday when the most interesting part of a very successful gathering was a presentation made by Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Jex. It was an enlarged portrait of their son, Alfred, who died some months ago. Alfred was a very active member of the Boys’ Bible Class.
BX October 1, 1918
Memorial Service to Late Alfred William Jex Was Held on Sunday
As briefly stated in yesterday’s issue, a memorial service was held in Alexandra Presbyterian Sabbath School on Sunday afternoon, when a portrait of the late Alfred W. Jex was unveiled by Mr. W.H. Whitaker of the Goold, Shapley & Muir Co. After briefly referring to the lessons of the past quarter, Mr. Whitaker entered upon a eulogy of the splendid young man in whose honour the memorial service was held. His work in the Sabbath school, in the church, in the Young People’s Society, and in every good work that tended to the uplift of humanity, were known to the people of Alexandra perhaps better than to the speaker, but as a co-worker with him in business life Mr. Whitaker knew his sterling qualities, and his passing away was as deeply felt in the office where the late Alfred Jex had been employed as it was in the religious life of Alexandra Church. Lifting the drape from the portrait, the speaker besought the children of the Sabbath School to emulate the example of him whose memory was so dearly cherished by them. During the service, which was particularly impressive, vocal selections were given by Mr. Walter Carpenter, Misses Ross and Creighton and Master Harold McAuley. The portrait of the late Alfred W. Jex was a gift from his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Jex.
BX April 5, 1919
A handsome window in memory of the late Alfred William Jex, who died just a year ago, has been placed in the Colborne Street side of Alexandra Presbyterian Church. The new window, which is to be dedicated tomorrow morning by Col. Beattie, C.M.G., is the gift of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Jex, parents of the deceased, who was a leading worker in the church.
BX April 7, 1919
Memorial Window to the Late Alfred William Jex Unveiled and Dedicated
A magnificent memorial window in honor of the late Alfred W. Jex was unveiled and dedicated at Alexandra Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning, Col. Beattie, C.M.G., director of chaplain services officiating. The new window, which is the gift of the deceased parents, Mr. and Mr. Nelson Jex, is a particularly fine work of art, and depicts the child Jesus in the temple with the doctors, the inscription being "And all that heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers."
Notwithstanding the unfavorable weather conditions, the church was crowded, and the sermon by Col. Beattie proved one of rare excellence. Many phases of the war were taken up, and a thrilling description of the conditions in France and Belgium during the war proved interesting and instructive.
Capt. (Rev.) C.S. Oke, the pastor who was associated with Col. Beattie in overseas work, assisted in the service.
Solos by Messrs. W.J. Millard and Walter Carpenter, and an anthem by the choir, were in keeping with the especially fine service.
