A Dozen Deaths, Many More on Sick Roll, Wilson, N.C., Oct. 15, 1918

Deaths and Reports on the ill from The Daily Times, Wilson, N.C., Oct. 15, 1918

Mrs. William Anthony White

Mrs. William Anthony White, better known to us in Wilson as Susan Porter Rawlings, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Rawlings of this city, after a very brief illness from Spanish influenza followed swiftly by pneumonia, died on Sunday afternoon about 4:30 at her home in Duke, North Carolina. The remains were brought to Wilson this afternoon on No. 80, and the interment will take place in Maplewood Cemetery Tuesday. The funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Morrison Bethea at the cemetery at 10:15 Tuesday morning.

Susan Rawlings Anthony was born in Wilson on the 15^th day of September, 1892. After completing her course at the Wilson graded schools she attended St. Mary’s School in Raleigh, N.C. She took a post graduate course in organ music and before leaving for St. Mary’s she was organist for St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church of Wilson, of which she was a communicant. While at St. Mary’s she had the honor of being organist for the school.

Susan Rawlings was married on November 23^rd, 191 (the last digit was missing) to William Anthony White, son of Dr. and Mrs. Leonard White of Statesville, N.C. Following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. White made their home at Duke, N.C.

Mrs. White was a member of a large of family of whom her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Rawlings, her two (can’t read) , Mr. E.G. Rawlings Jr. (can’t read) Lennox D. Rawlings (can’t read) and three sisters, Misses Blair Sarah and Margaret Rawlings are all living.

The news of the death of this young girl, for she was only 26 years of age, and just a girl to most of us who have known her, even though coming as it did at a time when death and disease and sorrow are rampant among us and among all communities in our nation, was a sad and painful shock to the people  of Wilson. Wilson was the place of her birth and girlhood, a sweet and lovely girlhood that won her many and strong friends.

She was a girl of strong and splendid character, unselfish and always ready to assist in any work for the betterment of the community or the nation. Her sudden and untimely death is one of the saddest tragedies of these tragic times.

Death of Mrs. Seth High

The news was received in this city today of the death of Mrs. Seth High of Washington, D.C., by her cousin, Mr. J.M. Daniel, and the remains will be brought home for burial.

Mrs. High was highly esteemed by all who knew her. Their home is in Old Fields, and the interment will be made there.

Mr. High, as is well known, has been in Washington for several years and holds a responsible position with the Government.

Other Deaths, Illness

We regret to learn that Mr. T.D. Gurley, a member of Walter & Gurley Auction Company of Fremont is dead, and that his partner, Mr. Walter, is quite sick with the influenza.

Mr. Addie Daniel, bookkeeper for Hooks Brother of Fremont is also dead.

In Elm City two deaths of white people are reported, that of Mrs. Augusta G. Cobb, who is 21 years of age and leaves a husband and two children. She was highly esteemed by all who knew her.

Mrs. I.C. Clark also was taken by this malady. She was 28 years of age and leaves a husband and three children.

Mrs. E.B. Banes, who lives about two and a half miles up Nash road, passed away Saturday afternoon and was buried yesterday afternoon in Maplewood cemetery. She had suffered long with rheumatism, and when the influenza struck her, it was impossible to save her. She was 63 years of age and left a husband and six children as follows: Mrs. W.J. Strickland, Mrs. William Lamm, Mr. Victor and Julia and Claudie Barnes. She was a consistent member of the Free Will Baptist Church, and was highly esteemed by all who knew her.

Mr. Jesse Fulghum, a prominent citizen of Bailey, passed away early yesterday morning and was buried at Mount Pleasant Church yesterday afternoon. He left several children and a wife.

Mrs. W.P. Parish of near Lucama died Saturday and was buried yesterday afternoon in the cemetery. Mrs. Parish was 21 years of age and left a husband.

Mr. Jesse Carter, who lived on the Young farm, was buried at Moore’s Church yesterday afternoon. He was 27 years old and left a wife and children.

Mr. Ethel Brown, who lived near the knitting mills, in this city, aged 23, died last night and was buried this evening. He left a life.

Miss Celey Park, who lived on the Morrison Webb place and was 18 years old, was buried yesterday afternoon and the services were held by Rev. Hurley, pastor of the Methodist church at Elm City, of which church she was a devoted member.

Sick Roll

Dr. Person of Pikeville is better, we are pleased to learn today.

Mr. Henry Paschall, who was hurt severely by shell shock in France and also hurt his back while working with an engineering corps, was here yesterday. He is getting on all right, but his back still hurts him.

Mr. James Woodard and his sister, Miss Lizzie, and Miss Helen Uzzell, all have the influenza.

The family of Mr. Homer Anderson is down with influenza.

Mrs. Geo. Barefoot and daughter, Emma Laura, who have been down with the influenza are better, we are glad to learn.

Mrs. Ralph Hilliard is down with the influenza.

Mr. Robert Baluvelt who has been quite sick with influenza has returned home today.

We regret to learn that Mr. and Mrs. Tom Dildy are down with the influenza.

Mrs. T.R. Ward of this city is very ill and her husband, who is on a furlough from camp, was endeavoring today to secure a permit to remain with her.

We regret to announce that Rev. G.W. Ferrell, his wife and several children, six in all, are down with the influenza. Mr. Ferrell has been doing fine work as solicitor for our publication and we miss him greatly, as will the people of his church. Two of his sons carry routes for the Times and this department is also greatly hampered by sickness.

The many friends of Mr. Charles McLean will be glad to learn that he is will again.

Mrs. Larkee, mother-in-law of Mr. Cherry, is about the same.

Mr. George Moore is still very sick.

Mr. Dickinson started to work this morning, but not feeling equal to the task, went back to his room for awhile.

Dr. Wade Anderson is out again and at work. The doctors are going constantly and the nurses are working indefatigably to relieve the situation.

Dr. C.S. Eagles, who is in a local hospital with the influenza, is better today, we are glad to state.

Mr. R.W. McFarland is better today. His daughter, Mrs. H.H. Grainger of Kinston, is also with him. 

Mrs. McFarland has been down with it but is up again.

Mayor E.F. Killett is better today, we are pleased to learn.

Little Misses Dorothy and Hiawatha Davis are quite sick at the home on East Barnes street. Their mother is also quite ill with the influenza.

Miss Ola Woodard, who has been spending some time in Woodbury, N.J., returned home Saturday night to be with her mother, Mrs. Davis who is quite ill with the influenza.

The family of Mr. Ben Mercer, on South Tarboro street is quite ill with influenza.