1918 Flu List - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

Wingate, Oct 12 – Virgil H. Tomlinson, principal of the Wingate HS died Friday afternoon after a three week’s illness due to influenza which developed into Bright’s disease. Professor Tomlinson was born Sept 13, 1890 the son of Mr. and Mrs Jacob Tomlinson. He had taught the past two years in the Wingate schools until three weeks ago when he was taken ill.  He was married Oct 17, 1914 to Miss Clara Simms. His wife, father, mother and one sister survive him. Mr. Tomlinson was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Easter Star. He belonged to the Eaton Methodist Church.  Short funeral services will be held at the home Sunday morning. Burial will be made in Eaton Cemetery.  Death Record does not mention flu – Acute Nephritis sick Sept 26 to Oct 11 died 1:00 pm  Wingate CC Twp Mar Clara Eliz Tomlinson born Sept 13, 1890 Van Buren Ind Occupation: Teacher of Botany & Ag – Father: Jacob Tomlinson born Indiana Mother Mary Cochran Ind – does not give a place of burial but JG Galey of Wingate was the undertaker

Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal 10-14-1918 p 4

Mrs. Ruth WATSON, 25 years old wife of Thomas Watson died at 6 o’clock Sunday evening at her home south Canby Avenue from influenza and pneumonia. Mrs. Watson was born in this city April 30 1893 an had lied here all her life. Her husband is also seriously ill with influenza. She is survived by her husband, three sisters, Mrs. Charles Edwards of this city, Mrs. Richardson of Indianapolis and Mrs. Sallie Reynolds of Indianapolis.

Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal 10-19-1918

Ladoga, Oct 19 – George B. Robbins died this morning at 2 o’clock after a week’s illness of influenza, followed by pneumonia. He was 25 years old and was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Robbins. He was the station agent at the Central Indiana RR station for about 5 years. He was married six years ago to Miss Maud Russ of Romney. He is survived by the widow and four daughters: Edna, Mary Louise, Georgia and Maud; three brother, F. Robbins in France; Robert and Donald t home and five sisters, Ruth Robbins of Champaign, Ill; Mrs. Anita Dice and Lillian, Carrie and Mabel of Ladoga.  The funeral services will beheld at 2:30 o’clock Monday at the home conducted by Rev. Samuel G. Smith. - kbz

Source: Waveland Independent Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana Oct 18, 1918

Jesse Rush, whose body was interred at Freedom the latter part of last week, was b. in Waveland. He as the son of Thomas Rush, now of Crawfordsville. His mother was a daughter of Peter Miles. He enlisted in the Naval Reserve at Great Lakes a few months ago. Death was due to influenza.

Susie Cox -- Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal 10-19-1918 -

Mrs. Susie Cox, 27, died at her home on Delaware Street on Friday night at 10 o'clock from pneumonia. The deceased is the wife of Joseph Cox. She was born in Tennessee, but has lived in the county practically all her life. She is survived by her husband and three small children at home. The funeral services will be held from the residence Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The husband and three children are all down in bed ill, suffering with influenza. - kbz

Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal 10-14-1918 p 4

Odes Lee Hankins, 715 S. Washington Street succumbed this afternoon at 12:45 from pneumonia.  He had been ill only a week. Mr. Hankins was well known in this city where he had been a clothing clerk for the past several years. Recently he had been employed at June’s Clothing Store. At his death he was 35 years old. He was born in this county near Waynetown and had been a resident of this county all his life. He was married May 7, 1907, and is survived by his wife and one son. His parents Mr. and Mrs. AL Hankins of New Market and one brother, Charles B. Hankins of  Danville, Illinois also survives.  He was a member of the First Christian church of this city. Funeral services will be conducted from the home Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock in charge of Rev. RE Moss of this city and Rev. Headrick of Indianapolis. Burial in Masonic Cemetery.   Death Record says died Lobar Pneumonia – Influenza Dr George E  Clements born Sept 22 1883 in Montgomery Co died 10-14 at 12:30 p.m. sick four days. Father: Albert Hankins b Ohio Mother Ida M Swank b. Ill Informant Albert Hankins bur 10-16-Masonic Cem

Crawfordsville Daily Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana, 14 Nov 1918 pp 1

Mrs. Susan Remley residing at the home of her son on W. Main Street, died this morning shortly after 6 o'clock. She had been suffering for the past few weeks with the influenza, and it resulted in heart trouble which caused her death. The deceased was born near Connersville, Indiana Nov 6, 1845, the daughter of Wilson and Esther Stout. She was married to William Remley who preceded her in death several years ago. She has lived most of her life in the country near Wesley, until a few years ago,, when she moved to this city to make her home with her son, Frank Remley. Mrs. Remley is survived by 3 sons, John and Clayton Remley of Wesley and Frank Remley of this place; one daughter, Mrs. Grace Tinkham of Hammond; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren; one brother, Benjamin Stout of Wesley; and four sisters, Mrs. Peter Cowan of north of this city; Mrs. Anne Snyder of Oxford, Ind; Mrs. Maria Switzer of west of this city and Mrs. Margaret Swank of this city. The funeral services will be held at the home on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and will be private except for the most intimate friends and relatives. Other people wishing to see Mrs. Remley will be welcome to call at the Remley home on West Main any time after noon tomorrow. Rev. Sillars of the 1st Presbyterian Church will have charge of the funeral and interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Death Record died Nov 14 1918 6 a.m. – organic heart disease for years – influenza & pneumonia Dr. Paul Barcus Wilson Stout father b PA Mother Ester Turner b Ohio Informant: Frank Remley bur Oka Hill Barnhill Nov 16

Source: Crawfordsville Journal Review Nov 29, 1918 – Waynetown Nov 29 – Mrs. Walter Cowan, died Thanksgiving Day from an illness due to influenza, that terminated in toxine posin. Mrs. Cowan was formerly Miss CARRIE SUMNER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Sumner of this place. She was 27 years old at her death. On July 2, 1916 she married Prof Walter Cowan. Mrs. Cowan was a member of the First Christian Church and was prominent in all its activities. She was a musician of rare ability and was graduated from Waynetown HS and the Indianapolis Conservatory of Music. The deceased was one of Waynetown’s best known and loved young women. She is survived by her husband, parents, two brothers, Arnet of this place and Fern of Hartford City and many relatives. Funeral arrangements have not been definitely made but services will be held some time Sunday.

Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Tuesday Oct 8, 1918

Darlington, Oct 8- Mrs. Mary Eva Coletrane died at her home three and a half miles east of Darlington at an early hour this morning after a two weeks illness from Spanish infuenza which developed into pneumonia. She was born August 20, 1897, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Mullen and graduated from the Darlington HS with the class of 1915. She was married on Thanksgiving day of last year to Mr. Coletrane and she is survived by her parents, husband, a brother and two sisters. The brother, who is a member of the 139th Field Artillery, Battery F entrained from Camp Union on Saturday last for overseas duty. The funeral will be held Thursday at 10:30 o'clock from St. James Lutheran Church and Rev. BI Stroup will officiate.

Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal 23 Oct 1918 p 1

Frank L. Cowan, 32 years old, a farmer living 3 miles northwest of Crawfordsville died at 6:45 o'clock this morning after a short illness from influenza followed by double pneumonia. Mr. Cowan was an enterprising young farmer with a wide acquaintance and a host of friends. Eleven years ago he was married to Miss Lillie Wilhite and besides the widow, two children, a boy of six years, Ralph and a girl of ten, Vivian survive him. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter G. Cowan who reside in Crawfordsville, and a brother of Mrs. Fred Endean, who lives on an adjoining farm. Owing to the regulations of the board of health the funeral which will be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon will be private and interment will be t Oak Hill Cemetery. - kbz

Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Wed Oct 23, 1918

Frank Creque succumbed this morning about 6 o'clock at his home on Delaware Street after a few days illness from influenza that developed into pneumonia. He was 45 years old and was born in Montgomery County. Mr. Creque was a carpenter and had been employed previous to his sickness at the box factory. Funeral services have not yet been definitely arranged but will probably be held some time Thursday with interment at New Richmond. Mrs. Creque is also ill with influenza. - kbz

Source: Waveland Independent, Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana, Nov 15, 1918

Frank Z. McNutt, the fifth victim of influenza in this community, died at an early hour on Sunday morning, after an illness of nearly two weeks. From the beginning the disease assumed a grave type and hope for his recovery was given up some time before his death. Funeral services at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Samuel McNutt, E. of town on Monday afternoon were conducted by Rev. JT Boyer. Interment at the Presbyterian Cemetery. Frank Z. McNutt was born Aug 12, 1885, the oldest son of Samuel and Sarah McNutt. He was married to Miss Irene Hitch Sept 5, 1906 to which union 3 children were born: Margaret, Darwin and Joseph. His entire life was spent in this community, where he was loved and respected by all who knew him. At an early age he united with the Presb. Church of this place, of which he was a member until his death. On Oct 28th he was stricken with the influenza which developed pneumonia and after several days of almost unbearable suffering, which he bore with patience, on the morning of Nov. 10 his spirit was released from his earthly body and took its flight to the home beyond. Those present from a distance were: Mr. & Mrs. RW Allen; Rex Simpson and Louis Jones of Crawfordsville; Miss Margaret McNutt of Terre Haute and John Hitch of Darlington. Mr. McNutt was universally liked and was to be depended on for any public activity. It was largely owing to his efforts that the flag staff was raised here, and the fine flag which he donated was hoisted at half mast during the funeral. He was an active member of the KP fraternity. He engaged in various business enterprises, conducting a store at Milligan and latterly engaging in the drug business here. The entire family was ill with the disease at the time. Two of the children have recovered, but Mrs. McNutt and Darwin are in a critical condition.

Source: Crawfordsville Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Indiana

28 Dec 1918 p 1

Mrs. Clarence Pearson of near Whitesville died Christmas morning at 2 o'clock from double pneumonia. Mrs. Pearson was about 35 years old and was first taken sick with influenza. She was a member of the Whitesville Christian Church. Her husband and six children survive. Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 o'clock in the Whitesville Christian Church. Death Record Dr S Peacock died bronchio pneumonia & Influenza Dec 24 1918 at 2 a.m. sick since Dec 17 b Ind March 5, 1881 – Clarence Pearson husband father Peter Harris b VA mother Renia Trust ? VA bur New Ross RW Wade of Ladoga Dec 21

Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Dec 17, 1918

Alamo, Dec 1 – Mola Dell Peacock, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Peacock died Saturday evening at 7:45 of double pneumonia, which was brought on by an attack of influenza, her illness being of one month’s duration.  Miss Peacock was born Sept 25, 1899 four miles south of Waynetown and was one of the highly esteemed young ladies of that community. She was active in social affairs and in church activities, being a member of the Methodist Church at Alamo. She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kellar (sic) four brothers, Eston and Jack of Crawfordsville; Raymond and Dallas of near Alamo; also four sisters, Mrs. Robert Galloway of near Alamo, Mrs. Logan Cable, Bessie and her twin sister, Lola at home. The funeral services will beheld  Tuesday morning nat 10 at the house with interment at Masonic Cemetery, Waynetown.

Crawfordsville Journal Review – Ruby Bottorff little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Bottorff, was born May 25, 1944 and died Nov 24, 1918, aged 4 years 6 months  She was the victim of influenza which developed into pneumonia. Her illness was of short duration only lasting 5 days. She was a sweet child, kind and unselfish in her little ways, and a favorite with all who knew her, and she will be sadly missed in her home. She leaves to mourn her departure her parents, four brothers, Tharrell, Clarence, Noel and Lee and one sister, Opal.

Ernest Cedars died Long Island NY – influenza-pneumonia while in Medical Corps – youngest s/o Frank & Edna Geigner

Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Oct 26, 1918 p 5

Arlie C. BARRICKLOW 713 E Jefferson Street died this afternoon at 1:15 o’clock after a 10 days illness. His sickness was due to the present influenza epidemic which resulted in double pneumonia. Mr. Barricklow was born in 1887 in this county. He was 29 years old at his death and previous to illness was employed as wire drawer for the Wire & Nail Company. He is survived by his widow, Alta Keeling Barricklow, his mother, Mrs. Eliza Clore of this city and two brothers, LE Barricklow of this city and John E. of Waynetown. Funeral arrangements have not been definitely arranged. Burial will be made in Waynetown Cemetery.

Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal Nov 9, 1918

New Market, Nov 8 - Miss Minnie Emdee died Thursday night at 10 o'clock after a five days' illness from influenza that terminated in pneumonia. She was the only daughter of Mrs. James Belkl of this place and former resident of Crawfordsville who moved here recently.

]The remains will be taken to the home of Philip Fink, west Market street Crawfordsville this afternoon. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'lock from the Fink residence. Interment will be made at Oak Hill.

Miss Emdee has been making her home in Crawfordsivlle with her uncle Philip Fink and aunts, Misses Minnie and Dora Fink on west Market and attending the local high school. When the schools were closed because of influenza she went to stay with her mother in New Market until school reopened. She was a sophomore in high school and is well known in Crawfordsivlle. She was a member of the First Presbyterian church of this city - kbz

Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal 8 November 1918 p 1

Horace A. EDWARDS, 26 years old, a local barber died at the Culver Union Hospital Thursday night at 10:15 o'clock from pneumonia. The death terminated an illness of 8 days which originated with influenza. Mr. Edwards was born near Mace in 1890, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edwards. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Mace and also of the Red Men's Lodge. He married Miss Vera Johnson about 3 years ago. Mr. Edwards was a barber at Mace for about six years. He moved to this city and made his home with his father-in-law WO Johnson, last February and accepted a position in the barber shop of Homer Linn. He was well known here and had many patrons. The deceased is survived by his father, wife, one daughter, Wanda, two brothers, Merle, Logansport and Warner, New Ross; three sisters, Mrs. Clara Patterson; Helen and Lelia Edwards all of Linnsburg. Funeral services will be held at the Mace Methodist Episcopal Church Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock – kbz

ANNA COX == INTERESTING twist – nursing – from here d Indy

Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal 9 Nov 1918 p 1

Mrs. Anna Cox was called to Indianapolis last Tuesday night by a telegram announcing a sudden turn for the worse in the condition of her daughter, Miss Mary Elizabeth Cox who had been ill for 10 days with influenza and pneumonia. Death ensued at 5 o'clock Wednesday morning just a few hours after the mother reached the bedside.

Miss Cox was born in East Lynn, Ill, 22 years ago and spent part of her childhood in Crawfordsivlle, completing the first year of her high school here Since then she has been away at school and took the last two years of her high school course at Shortridge, Indianapolis where she graduated in 1916.

For two years she has been in the nurses' training school at the Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, and would have completed her course there next June. She was a great favorite with all the doctors and nurses who all felt that she had very unusual talent for the work of her chosen profession. She received every attention that medical skill and loving care could provide but in vain. The death occurred at the hospital and the funeral was in charge of Rev. Farmer. The pall bearers were nurses and interment was in Crown Hill cemetery, Indianapolis. Miss Cox was a member of the Methodist Church.

Besides her mother she is survived by one brother, Manfred L. Cox, now serving his country in the navy in foreign waters, and three sisters, Miss Mabel Cox, employed by the National Casket Company, Indianapolis, Miss Eunice Cox, a student at Shortride and Mrs. Myrl Perkins of Akron, Ohio. – kbz

Marion Governor Ross

Source: Waveland Independent, Waveland, Montgomery County, Indiana, Nov. 15, 1918

Marion Governor Ross, who has been living with his sister and his brother, John Ross, better known as "Germany," in the Sammy Smith house on W. Main St, died on Thursday last of influenza. The body was interred at Maple Ridge on Saturday afternoon. Ross came here from Parkersburg and had been working on the CI section before he became ill. All of the family were ill at the same time and were in destitute circumstances until the Red Cross gave them aid. John Ross is still seriously ill. kbz

Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal 11 November 1918

Waveland, Nov 9 – Marion Governor Ross, 23 years old, died at his home here Thursday evening at 5:30 o’clock from pneumonia after an illness of three weeks originating with influenza. He is the third victim. Mr. Ross moved to this town three months ago with his sister, May and brother, John Ross and made their home here. The two brothers have been employed with the Indiana Central RR Company. All three of the family became ill with influenza three weeks ago and were without treatment. The local Red Cross organization and neighbors responded and attended the stricken people. The two brothers have been serious with pneumonia for the past week. The deceased was in the Home for Feeble Minded at Ft. Wayne for three years. He came to Parkersburg about two years ago and worked on the farm of Andy Warner there. He is survived by his brother and sister. Five other people are in a very critical condition here with pneumonia and new cases of influenza are rapidly developing. The schools of this place will no be able to open for at least another week. – kbz

Source: Crawfordsville Journal Review Jan 28, 1919 p 4

Relatives and friends of this place (Englewood) were shocked to hear of the death of Ancil LaFollette of Parkersburg. Mr. LaFollette was formerly principal of the Wilson school of this city. – kbz

Source: Crawfordsville Review Jan 28, 1919 p 4

“Englewood” – Relatives and friends of this place were shocked to hear of the death of Ancil LaFollette of Parkersburg.  Mr. LaFollette was formerly principal of the Wilson school of this city.

Source: Greencastle Herald Democrat  31 Jan 1919 p8

The death of Ancil Lafollette, a prominent school teacher of Russellville occurred Sunday morning at the home in Russellville.  Death resulted from influenza-pneumonia.  Mr. Lafollete was a commissioned officer in the US Army and received his discharge just before the holidays. Since his discharge he had been assisting in the Russellville HS and was coach of the basketball team. The school loses a splendid teacher as well as the community a splendid citizen.

Source: Indiana Daily Student Bloomington, Indiana Fri March 26, 1920 p1

The January number of the Indiana University Alumni Quarterly is being issued this week… Ancil Summers LaFollette died on January 26.

Source: Crawfordsville Journal-Review Nov 16, 1918

Special to the Journal Waynetown, Nov 15 - Mrs. William Smith, aged 32, died at 10 o'clock this morning from heart trouble aggravated by influenza. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lewellen and was born near Alamo. Twelve years ago she was married to William L. Smith and is the mother of two children, Nellie aged 10 years and Russell, aged 8 years. She was prominent in social circles and was a member of the Christian Church at Waynetown. Besides her husband and two children, she is survived by her parents, 5 sisters and four brothers. This is the first death in the family. Two of her brothers, Major AA Lewellen at Atlanta, GA and Herbert Lewellen at Norfolk, VA are in the service.

Source: Crawfordsville Review 4 Feb 1919

Harry K. Patton died Sunday afternoon at 4:45 o’clock at his home one mile and a half north of Brown’s Valley.  He was taken sick with influenza which later developed into pneumonia.  He was an industrious man, a successful farmer. He leaves a wife and five children: Rufus, Mary, Ralph, Leroy, Frank, also father, mother, five brothers and three sisters.  Mr. Patton was married to Miss Julia Florence Whittington in 1902. He was 37 years of age.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 10:30 at Freedom Church with burial at Freedom cemetery. Rev. SK Fuson will be in charge. – kbz