Sunday, October 28, 2018

11 of 13 Deaths Reported in Robesonian Are From Flu, Oct. 28, 1918

“The Record of Deaths” from The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Oct. 28, 1918

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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