36 Deaths and Around 1,000 New Cases of Flu Reported This Week in Robeson Paper, 1918

“Influenza in Robeson,” from The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Oct. 21, 1918

About 25 Deaths From the Flu in Robeson Last Week and Around 1,000 New Cases

As near as can be estimated from reports received at the office of County Health Officer W.A. McPhaul, there were about 25 deaths in Robeson from influenza last week and around 1,000 new cases of the disease.

Dr. McPhaul has been confined to his home since Friday with influenza. His condition is thought to be somewhat improved today.

The Record of Deaths

Mr. Jesse H. Hayes, Rowland

Mr. Jesse O. Hayes of the Rowland section died at the Thompson hospital last night. Deceased had been sick for some time with cancer of the throat.

F.M. Page of Gaddysville

Mr. F.M. Page died Friday night at his home in the Gaddysville section, below Fairmont, of influenza-pneumonia.

Mrs. J.L. Bryant

Mrs. J.L. Bryant, aged about 20 years, died at her home, East Fourth street, yesterday at 2 a.m. of influenza-pneumonia. Interment was made in the family burying ground near Rowland yesterday afternoon at 5 o’clock.

Mrs. Mary Strickland Near Barnesville

Mrs. Mary Strickland, aged about 60 years, died Saturday night at her home near Barnesville of influenza-pneumonia yesterday.

Mrs. N.J. Page of White Pond

Mrs. N.J. Page died at her home near White Pond church Friday about 3 a.m. of influenza and complications. Deceased was about 47 years old and is survived by her husband and several children. Interment was made in the family burying ground at White Pond church.

Mr. Wade H. Smith

Mr. Wade H. Smith, aged 39 years, died at the Thompson hospital Friday evening at 7 o’clock of influenza-pneumonia. Deceased lived with his father, Mr. J.W. Smith, about two miles east of Lumberton. Interment was made in the family burying ground yesterday afternoon.

Mr. D. Berry Watts

Mr. D. Berry Watts died at his home at the National cotton mill village Friday night of influenza-pneumonia.

Three Children of Nona Blount, Colored

Nona Blount, colored, who lives across the river from town, lost two children Friday and one Saturday of influenza-pneumonia.

Mrs. John H. Britt of Rt. 1, Orrum

Mrs. John H. Britt of Rt. 1, Orrum, died Friday of influenza-pneumonia. She had been sick several days with the dread disease.

Wife of Frank Clark, Colored

The wife of Frank Clark, colored, who lives in the southern part of town, died Friday of influenza.

Mr. Geo. Lawson Died of Pneumonia at Camp Hancock

Mr. Stephen Lawson of Rt. 1, Orrum, was advised Friday of the death of his son, Mr. George Lawson, at Camp Hancock, Augusta, Ga. Death resulted from pneumonia. Deceased had been in the army about two months. The remains were sent home for burial at the request of the father.

Mrs. Joe Walters, Barnesville

Mrs. Joe Walters died at her home near Barnesville Friday night. She is said to have been between 60 and 70 years old. Her husband and several sons and daughter survive.

Miss Mary Barnes, Barnesville

Miss Mary Barnes died of influenza at her home near Barnesville Saturday.

Mrs. H.C. Barefoot of Howellsville

Mrs. H.C. Barefoot, aged about 22 years, died of childbirth at her home in Howellsville township this morning. Interment will be made at Ten Mile church tomorrow at 11 a.m.

Mr. John Edens of Rowland

Mr. John Edens died at his home at Rowland Thursday. Deceased was sick with influenza, but was not considered seriously ill. He complained of feeling bad and lay down. A short time later somebody about the house discovered that he was dead. It is thought death resulted from heart failure. Deceased was about 35 years old and is survived by two children.

Miss Lille Rozier of Rozier’s Siding

St. Pauls Messenger—Our community was shocked last Friday when it was learned that Miss Lillie Rozier of Roziers Siding, had passed away. She had been sick for some time and her death was not unexpected.

Miss Rozier was a loyal member of the St. Pauls Baptist church, and it can be truly said, she was a living example of a Christian, as she possessed those Christ-like qualities in her every day life. She leaves a father and mother, three brothers and six sisters, besides a host of friends to mourn her loss.

Mr. Rob. Tolar of Wilmington

Mr. Rob. Tolar of Wilmington, brother of Parkton townsman Mr. M.R. Tolar has died of influenza-pneumonia. He is also survived by Mrs. Lela Ivey Bullard of Wilmington; Mr. Clarence Blue of Fayetteville R.F.D. 3. We greatly sympathize with the sorrowing ones.

Marvin Odum

Another Parkton boy gave his life for his country when Marvin Odum was killed in the trenches of France September 12. He was a true and consistent member of the M.E. church of our town. This is the second golden star in that beautiful service flag that is seen at the M.E. Church. G.L. Marsh of our town being the first. Marvin was a good boy and was especially liked by all. He was of a splendid disposition and had talked of how they would whip the Germans. It is sad indeed to know we will never see him again in this world. We sincerely sympathize with his loved ones.

Mrs. George Smith of Abbotsville

Mrs. George Smith of Abbotsville died of pneumonia in Wilmington and was buried in Abbotsville yesterday. She leaves a husband and several children.

Mrs. John Hall of Abbotsville

Mrs. John Hall died of that dreadful disease influenza last week.

Mr. Ben Edwards of St. Pauls

Mr. Ben Edwards of St. Pauls was brought down one day this week, died of pneumonia.

Mrs. Leney Owen and Two Sons of Abbotsville

One of the saddest homes was that of Mrs. Leney Owen. She and two sons died within a week’s time and one son very sick yet. She also has two boys in France.

Seven Colored People at Abbotsville

Seven colored people died at Abbotsville.

Ex-Sheriff Rod McMillan Died In Hoke County

The Robesonian has been so crowded with matters pertaining to the Liberty loan and pressing news that it failed to note the death of ex-Sheriff Rod McMillan, who died at his home in Hoke county on the 5^th after a long illness. Interment was made in Galatia cemetery on the 6^th. He was a deacon of Galatia church, Hoke County.

Deceased was born Jan. 19, 1837. He was sheriff of Robeson county from 1872 to 1878, during the days of the Lowrey band of outlaws. He was a Confederate veteran, member of Co. K, 38^th Reg., N.C. volunteers, Stonewall Jackson corps, army of Northern Virginia. He was wounded at the second battle of Manassas, Aug. 29.

Very Ill

Mrs. Page, who is a niece of Mr. G.E. Ranckle of Lumberton, is reportedly critically ill of the same disease. Six children of this family are sick with influenza, also Mrs. J.W. Burns and six of her children in the same neighborhood.