Mr. James Polk Died of Anthrax, Miss Minnie Houston of Influenza-Pneumonia, March 9, 1920

From The Monroe Journal, March 9, 1920

Death of Mr. James Polk

Mr. James Polk, a native of Vance township, died in a Charlotte hospital last Thursday night. Several days before, Mr. Polk cut his face while shaving, and shortly afterward, anthrax, an unusual disease, developed and no hope was held for his recovery. Funeral services were conducted Friday by Rev. A.B. Haywood at Indian Trail Baptist church, of which Mr. Polk had long been a member. The deceased is survived by his wife, five children, and several brothers and sisters.

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Death of Miss Minnie Houston

Funeral services over the remains of Miss Minnie Houston were held this afternoon at 1 o’clock at the home of Mr. W.D. Hawfield in the Wesley Chapel community, and interment was in the cemetery here.

Miss Houston, who was well known and loved, died Monday morning at the residence of Mr. Hawfield of influenza-pneumonia. For several days, since pneumonia developed, she has been critically ill, but given every attention by nurses and physicians it was hoped that her condition would take a turn for the better, but she failed to revive. She was a splendid character, kind-hearted, loving and sincere. She delighted in helping those who were in need and went about doing good. She has long been a member of the Methodist church.

Miss Houston was a daughter of the late James Houston. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. W.D. Hawfield and Miss Mollie Houston of Monroe.