Several Deaths at
Benson From Flu
Benson, Jan. 6—During the past 10 days more deaths have
occurred in Benson and community than for the same length of time in the
history of the section. All of them have been due to attacks of influenza.
While the disease is somewhat abated now there are quite a number still suffering
with the flu in some stage or other.
George F. Moore, deputy U.S. marshal, is confined to his
room with influenza and P.D. Johnson is convalescing from an attack.
A.L. Barefoot died at his home here on Thursday morning and
was buried Thursday afternoon. He was 50 years of age and is survived by his
wife and two sons, Jefferson and Sherwood. He was one of the best merchants in
Benson and had long enjoyed the full confidence of the people. He had been for
eight years chairman of the county Republican executive committee.
Isham Woodall, the 16-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Preston
Woodall, died of complications following an attack of influenza Thursday and
was buried Friday afternoon. He was a very brilliant young man and had won the
respect of all ages and classes of people in the town and community.
Church services and schools in this immediate section are
still suspended on account of the influenza epidemic.
A large amount of cotton is being marked here now which is
probably due to the advance in price. Farmers who have been holding cotton all
fall are putting it on the market.
As soon as health conditions become normal and the weather
permits, the town commissioners are planning to begin operations in the
installation of the waterworks and sewerage system which was deferred from last
spring on account of the war. After this work is done plans are being
considered to pave some of principal streets in town.
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