Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1919-01-22
FLU MAKES Big INCREASE
BOARD OF HEALTH CLOSES THE
AIRES, SCHOOLS, CHURCHES
County is Held in Grip of the Plague
Many Deaths from the Dread
Disease

Creamery stockholders Is affected bV
the order. 1t has been postponed to
later date.
The Utica Mutual Insurance Cos.
annual meeting was also postponed be-
cause of the same reason.
1t is greatly to be regretted that
the farmers Institutes scheduled for
Viroqua this week had to be abandon
ed because of the epidemic. We hope
that these splendidly educational and
social gatherings may be enjoyed at
later date.
Prof. Skarning's accordion concert
billed for Tuesday night at the opera
house, was postponed until a later
date.
The community was shocked TO hear
of the death of Miss Carol fainter.
She had gone to Ann Arbor, Michigan.
to seek relief in hospital from troub-
les of long standing, was stricken with
influenza, and in her enfeebled eondi-
ton pneumonia developed, death re-
sulting. The body arrived Thursday,
and funeral WAS conducted at the
home on Friday afternoon by Rev.
Stevens. TIE sympathy of the COM
munity is extended to the stricken
family. Carol was % years old, pos
sessed a bright and sunny disposition
that won her many friends.
After a weeks illness from infiu-
enza, Van Morrison passed away at
1880 Tuesday morning at his home
in the Third ward, leaving wife and
three small children. He had been in
delicate health for several years.
Within twenty-four hours after double
pneumonia developed, death ensued.
Deceased was twenty-nine years of
age.
Especially sudden and shocking was
the death of Jeweler A. p Atwood
He had not been feeling well all day
Monday, but persisted at his work I'M
til evening, Continuing to grow worse
the family endeavored to summon a
physician during the night, but with
out avail. Our medical men are per-
forming herculanean service, yet many
cases must go unattended. At half
past three his weakened heart proved
unable to stand the strain of coughing
and he expired Funeral arrange
ments have not yet been made, pend
ing arrival of Mr.. Atwood's son from
the west. Mr.. Atwood was SO years
of age on January 18th. Public SYM
pathy is extended to the stricken in
valid wife, and his mother, sister and
son.
Mrs. Dorthia Fredrieka Peterson,
wife of Amund PeterSoh Hage, sue
cumbed to pneumonia - 46wiHg infiu-
enza last "Wednesday, fs home in
this city. She was born June 10, 1856;
married to Mr.. Peterson August 5,
1883. She leaves to mourn her pass
ing, the bereaved husband, five chill
dren, one sister, brother, one half
sister and three half brothers. Fun
eral was held Sunday at Purdy church,
conducted by Rev. J. j. Jacobson.
Peculiarly sad is the death of a
young mother-Mrs. Mile Barath,
who died last Thursday from penu-
monia, leaving husband and two small
children. She was married to Albert
Barath December 25th, 1913, to them
being born two daughters, Ruby aged
four and Gladys aged two. The faith
er and mother, four sisters and four
brothers also survive. Mrs. Barath
was born February %, 1894, being
Funeral was held at the home Satur-
Lawrence Nelson, son of Mrs. John
Nelson, passed away Tuesday night.
He was about 25 years of age, single,
leaves several sisters and brothers.
He had been sickly for several years,
and his body was unable to stand the
added strain of influenza and pneu-
monia. Funeral will be held at Lib
erty Pole.
Floyd Sonnenberg, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. F. Sonnenberg, passed away
Tuesday at the farm home east of the
city, aged about Is years. AS is the
general situation, the rest of the fam
lily are all afflicted
Howard Wigginton was expected to
pass away any moment yesterday, but
rallied and there is a slight chance for
recovery. Eber Mellum continues
Mrs. Steener Jacobson is slowly inn
proving. Many others are extremely
sick, but not dangerously so.
Our people learn with sadness OF
the death Of Harlan Frye, son of Prof.
and Mrs. Taylor Frye, for several
years residents of Viroqua. The young
man died in southern army canton
ment from influenza. The young sol
der was born here and moved away
with his parents, who reside in Madi-
son.
DeSoto Argus reports at least fifty
cases of flu in that village, the editor,
his family and Office help being among
them. Scarlet fever is also present.
With no local physician, the situation
lis very bad. DR.. Benson was there
three days. Mrs. j. w. Caldwell of
that village has taken upon herself
the work of doctor, daily visiting and
advising the afflicted.
Flu situation at Viola is severe, like
most of the rest of the county. Mrs.
Mary Powell, daughter Of d. N. and
Eliza Withrow, died at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Frank Thompson.
aged Sc years, of influenza.
Mrs. Auta Sandnnire and son Ber-
nard, both died of influenza. Mr..
Sandmire is also stricken with the dis
ease.
Lieutenant Parke fortunately re-
turns from medical service in the
army when his services are most need
ed
SIR. and Mrs Bert Powell. long
time residents Of Newton section. were
recently bereaved in the death Of Their
eldest son, stricken with influenza.
Alice M;rie jacobson was born in
KicEapoo town 5upe q, 1885. and
passed away January ?, Of influenza
Services at Finstad's Kickapoo church
January 9Th.