NEWS FROM LONG AGO
October 18, 1918
The influenza epidemic seems to be abating to some effect. There have been quite a number of cases in Ackerman and throughout the county.
Mrs. Bob Boggan passed away Wednesday at her home near Fentress. Her death was caused by an attack of influenza and pneumonia. She leaves a grief-stricken husband and children and other loved ones. - We regret to chronicle the death of 18-year-old Earnest Weir, son of Mr. Dee Weir, which happened Tuesday following an attack of pneumonia and influenza. The funeral occurred at Weir Tuesday.
Mr. E. O. Mabus died at his home a few miles north of Ackerman last Tuesday after a short illness with Influenza complicated with Pneumonia. He was a good man and good citizen. The funeral was held at Old Lebanon cemetery Wednesday, the Masons of which he was a member, having charge of the ceremonies.
Solon Bruce, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jep Bruce, died in Jasper, Ala. during the past week. He had been sick with an attack of influenza which developed into pneumonia, which caused his death. Solon was just budding into young manhood and was a splendid young man. The remains arrived here Sunday and the burial took place at Enon on Monday.
Mr. Sam Pollard and Miss Jennie Bruce surprised their friends last Wednesday by getting married. The bride is from Ackerman and the groom is a prominent young businessman of Weir.
October 25, 1918
This community was shocked last Sunday when they learned that Dr. A. R. Nason of Tomnolen had succumbed to an attack of influenza, complicated with Pneumonia. Dr. Nason was reared in this community, a few miles east of Ackerman. He was a good physician, a good man, and was a big-hearted, genial, and jovial citizen. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and practiced the great teachings of this order. The funeral was held at Chapel Hill Cemetery last Sunday.
Reports from Lee Bruce, who is in France, are to the effect that he likes that country fine and is enjoying himself. - Rev. Patrick S. Rogers will preach at Beulah Baptist Church near Weir next Saturday and Sunday at the usual hours. - Miss Louise Townsend, who is training at the Newton Hospital, spent several days here this week with relatives and friends.
Mrs. Riley Ray passed away at her home in Weir last Monday with an attack of influenza. Mrs. Ray was a noble Christian woman. - Mr. Frank Mosley died at his home near Ruff Thursday of this week. He was a prominent farmer and merchant of his community and was widely connected and universally admired by all who knew him. Some ten days ago he suffered an attack of influence, followed by pneumonia, which caused his death.
November 1, 1918
Born to Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Burney on Wednesday, October 30th, a fine girl. - Born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rhodes on Wednesday, October 23rd, a fine boy.
