Mr. Hubert Rogers
The remains of Mr. Hubert Rogers, who died Saturday night at
8:30 at the Thompson hospital, were sent to Raleigh yesterday and interment was
made in the family burying ground there late yesterday afternoon. Deceased had
been sick several days with influenza-pneumonia. He is survived by his wife and
two children, all of whom are sick.
Deceased was a plumber by trade and had made his home here
for several years. He was robust and the picture of health when he was stricken
with influenza. He was assistant fire chief here and had many friends.
Mr. W.F. Edwards, who accompanied the remains to Raleigh,
returned home this morning.
Mr. Woodie P. Wade
Mr. Woodie P. Wade, aged 29 years, died at his home in the
eastern part of town yesterday at 8:30 a.m. of influenza-pneumonia. He is
survived by his wife and two children. Mrs. Wade and one child are sick with
influenza. The funeral was conducted from the house at 10 o’clock this morning
by Rev. W.D. Cereba(?), pastor of theGospel Tabernacle, assisted by Rev. J.M.
Fleming. Interment was made in the family burying ground near Allenton.
Calvin Lowrey, Died
at Camp Stuart
The remains of Calvin B. Lowrey, Indian, formerly of the
Buie section, arrived home last week from Camp Stuart, Newport News, Va., where
he died of influenza. Deceased was a son of Calvin F. Lowrey, a highly
respected Indian of the Buie section, and had been in the army seven months.
Interment was made in the family burying ground.
Mr. Isaiah Wilcox of
Britt Township
Mr. Isaiah Wilcox, aged 70 years, died Thursday at his home
in Britt township of stomach trouble. He is survived by his wife and several
children.
Mr. Fulton Phillips
of Boardman
Mr. Fulton Phillips died yesterday at 11 a.m. at his home at
Boardman of influenza-pneumonia. Deceased formerly lived here.
Giles Prevatt
Mr. Giles Prevatt, formerly of Robeson county, died Thursday
at his home at Rockingham of influenza-pneumonia. Deceased was about 62 years
old and is survived by his wife and several children.
Randolph Branch
Rudolph, one-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Branch of
Britt township, died Saturday of influenza. (The headline in the paper read “Randolph”
and the text “Rudolph.” Sorry, I don’t know which is correct.)
John Dial, Indian
John Dial, Indian, aged 53 years, died at his home in Back
Swamp township Friday night of pneumonia following influenza.
Mrs. A.H. Flowers
Mr. A.H. Flowers of Palmento, Fla., spent Saturday and
yesterday here visiting relatives. Mr. Flowers was on his way back to Florida
from Eureka, this State, where he went to bury his wife, who died October 15 of
influenza-pneumonia. Deceased is survived by her husband and one child 22
months old.
Miss Sallie Townsend
of Hope Mills
Miss Sallie Townsend, aged 80 years, died at her home at
Hope Mills Friday morning of infirmities of old age. She was an aunt of Mr.
S.H. Hamilton of Lumberton. Deceased was born near Lumberton, near the J.H.
McNeill place, but had lived in Hope Mills for the past 60 years.
Mrs. S.R. Jacobs of
Fairmont
Mrs. J.R. Jacobs died at her home in Fairmont Thursday night
of influenza. She was a daughter of Mr. Condary Arnett of Wishart township.
(The headline says she’s Mrs. S.R. and the story says she’s Mrs. J.R. I don’t
know which is correct.)
Lucy Lewis, Colored
The remains of Lucy Lewis, colored, arrived here Thursday
from Goldsboro, where she died of influenza.
Mr. Stephen Davis of
Raft Swamp
Mr. Stephen Davis, aged about 50 years, died Saturday
morning at his home near Raft Swamp church. Deceased had been sick for several
days with influenza-pneumonia. He is survived by his wife and six children.
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