Transcribed from the Mariposa Gazette Sept. 22,1917 By Steve Miller William J. Fournier Called By Death The horrors of war was brought home to all Mariposans this week, when word was recived that William J. Founrier of Mt. Bullion, one of the first young men of the country to answer his country's call, had passed away at the U. S. Naval Training Station, Mare Island. Death came on Sunday the 16th, following an illness of about three weeks from an attack of measles and pnuemonia. Will Fournier was a native of Mariposa County and 24 years, 11 months and 15 days of age. For many years he followed the occupation of mining and with some degree of success. Honest and fair in all dealings with his fellow men he in all dealings with his fellow men he made many friends, all of whom will re- gret to hear of his untimely death. Surviving are his father, Antone Fournier of Mariposa, one brother, T. B. Fournier, and two sisters, Mrs Jay C. Bruce and Mrs. Sarah Kirby. The remains were brought to Mariposa Wednesday and laid to rest in the I. O. O. F. cemetery at 2 p. m. Service were held at the grave. To his sorrowing relatives the sympathy of the entire community is extended.