Elton Forehand, 24, Has Died of Spinal Meningitis, 1920

Following a brief illness from spinal meningitis, Elton T. Forehand, 24 years old, died at his home in Berkley, Va., last Friday night. The body was brought out on the morning train Sunday, and was buried at 1 o'clock Sunday near Berea church. Mr. Forehand had lived in Providence township, Pasquotank, all his life ntil he recently accepted a position in Berkley. He is survived by his wife and two small children, and by his father, W.T. Forehand of Berkley. (From The Independent, Elizabeth City, N.C., October 1, 1920)