Spanish Influenza Claims Several Local People

Dr. J.L. Key

A shadow of sorrow passed over the community Wednesday when it was learned that the Grim Reaper had claimed another of our local citizens in the person of Dr. J.L. Key, life passing away at 3:30 of that morning. Mr. Key was taken sick a week ago last Friday with Spanish Influenza which turned into pneumonia a couple days later and from then up to the time of his death, his condition was such that little hopes was held for his recovery, altho every human aid was tendered him. A doctor from Lemmon was summoned and a trained nurse was with continuously, but every effort to save his life was futile.
John Lewis Key was born at Little Rock, Iowa, January 5, 1887 and received is education at Rock Rapids Iowa. In the spring of 1904, he moved with his parents to Huron S.D. where he entered the Huron Business College and upon graduation from that institution, he went to Chicago where he took up dentistry. After completing his course there he came to McIntosh which was in the spring of 1909, and commenced the practice of his profession. On August 7, 1912 he was united in marriage to Miss Frances Patterson and to this union three girls were born and who are left to mourn his loss.
Dr. was one of the first young men to come to McIntosh to cast his lot and was well known throughout the entire county, his friends being numbered by his acquaintances. He was all ways cheerful and looked at the bright side of life, his home ties being closest of all to him. His untimely calling is a shock to the entire community that will linger long in the minds of all.
The remains were taken charge of by the local Masons of which he was a member. Interment was made in the local cemetery this Thursday afternoon.
He leaves to mourn him, a widow and three daughters, Jean, Kathryn, and Berniece, a mother and father Mr. and Mrs. Horace Key and a brother Frank Key, all of McIntosh.

Anton Jager

The community was shocked Saturday evening when it was learned that Anton Jager had died about six o’clock that evening of Spanish influenza. Mr. Jager was at his place of business Tuesday and although he was not in the best of health, his condition was not such that he thought it necessary to go to bed until that evening, and only a few hours before he passed away was his case considered serious.
Mr. Jager came to McIntosh four or five years ago and opened up the Trail Garage which business he was conducting up to the time of his death. Toy, as he was most familiarly known, was 33 years of age and was the first man in Corson county to return his questionairre to the local board and waive all claims of exemption, and was making arrangements to go into the army this month some time. He was a very pleasing young man and his friends were numbered by his acquaintances. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the city hall, interment being made in the local cemetery, but we understand the boy will be removed to Minneapolis as soon as the relatives are able to be about. Besides a host of sorrowing friends he leaves to mourn his loss four brothers. Rudolph is only brother living in McIntosh, the other three being in the service of Uncle Sam and are in France at this time.

Mrs. A.C. Freyer

After an illness of only a few days duration, Mrs. a.c. Freyer answered the final call last Saturday at noon. She was taken sick with Spanish influenza Friday, Oct. 4, and her case was not considered serious until a couple days before her death when pneumonia set in and up to the time of her passing away every possible aid was tendered her.
Erie Crissman was born at Ipswich, S.D. November 18, 1890, where she lived with her parents until May 19, 1915 when she was married to Mr. A.C. Freyer and they moved to Selby and made their home until last fall when they went to the state of Washington. The Freyer family moved to McIntosh early last spring and during their stay here they had made many friends. Mrs. Freyer was a home loving woman, always having the best interests of her home at heart, and was a good Christian woman. Her untimely death came as a shock to all and besides a husband she leaves a mother and father, and two sisters to mourn her loss.
The remains were shipped to Ipswich Sunday night where e interment was made Monday afternoon.

Evan Pophoff

Word was received here Monday fro Mobridge that Evan Pophoff died that afternoon at the Mobridge hospital of Spanish Influenza. He was taken to Mobridge Sunday afternoon and his death came very unexpectedly. Mr. Pophoff was engaged as section foreman here for the past year. He leaves to mourn his loss, a wife and two children. Funeral services were held at Wakpala Wednesday afternoon.

Bruno Rizzo

Bruno Rizzo died Wednesday afternoon of Spanish Influenza after an illness of only a few days duration. Mr. Rizzo came to McIntosh a number of years ago and has been in the employ of the railway company since his arrival, and was well thought of by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss.

L.J. Segal

Word was received here this week to the effect that L.J. Segal, manager of the Watauga Cash store, died at Minneapolis Sunday afternoon of Spanish influenza.

Jens Jenson

Funeral services for Private Jens Jenson was held last Friday afternoon from the Presbyterian church. Jens Jenson left last April for Camp Funston where he was in the United States army and although he did not die on the field of battle, he died for the honor of his country, pneumonia being the cause of his death.
Mr. Jenson made his home with Mr. and Mrs. G.H. Humphry while in McIntosh, he having no relatives in this country. He came to this country from Denmark about 6 years ago, and was quite well known here. He was born in Denmark, August 8, 1892 and died at Camp Funston Oct. 4, 1918.
Taken from McIntosh Globe-Chief October 17, 1918

McIntosh Mourns for Victims of Influenza

The Spanish influenza epidemic has caused the people of McIntosh to bow their heads in sorrow for the ones this terrible disease has claimed in the past c couple weeks. At this writing there are many cases that are hovering between life and death and altho every medical aid is being given the disease seems to continue to spread and result seriously.

Rudolph Jager

The community was shocked Friday at the news of the death of Rudolph Jager, it being the second death in the family within six days. Mr. Jager was taken sick with influenza only a few days before his death, and altho his condition seemed bad it was not considered serious and his death Friday evening came as a surprise.
Rudolph Jager was born in Carniola April 17, 1886 and came to this country in December 1904. He finished his education in the Engineer’s Technical school in Indians and on coming to this country he worked with his brother as an architect for six years. When the reservation was opened for settlement he was one of the first to file on a claim in the Timber Lake country where he lived until 1913 when he was appointed county surveyor for Corson County and moved to McIntosh. On November 12, 1913 he was married to Paula Lapaine and to this union two children were born and who are left to mourn his loss.
Mr. Jager was well known throughout the county and was well thought of by all who knew him. He was always jovial and kind hearted and made friends with every acquaintance and the best welfare of his family were his first thought and his death takes from them a loving husband and father. Interment was made at the local cemetery Sunday afternoon.
Besides a host of sorrowing friends he leaves to mourn his untimely calling, a wife and two children, Johnny and Marion and three brothers.

Kathryn Neumiller

The untimely calling of Kathryn Neumiller, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Neumiller, cast a shadow of sorrow over the community that will long remain. Kathryn was stricken with influenza the fore part of last week and her condition became such that it was thought advisable to move her to the Mobridge hospital Friday, but on arriving there it was found that the hospital was filled and it was necessary to take her to the home of relatives there. Every attention was given her but life passed away early Monday morning.
Kathryn Neumiller was born at Hosmer, S.D. December 4, 1901 and moved with her parents to Everett where they lived until 1910 when they moved to McIntosh. Kathryn was in her second year of high school and was a studious scholar and a favorite among her school mates as well as with the older people. Her death is exceedingly sorrowful to the people here as they have watched her grow from a mere child and develop into the charming young lady she was when death claimed her. She was of a lovable disposition, respected and admired by all, and her calling to the World Beyond leaves a sadness that will linger long.
Interment was made in the Mobridge cemetery Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Gamm officiating.
Besides her many friends she leaves a mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Neumiller, three brothers, Christ, John and Emanuel and three sisters, Wilhelmena, Emma and Magdelena to mourn her life.

Mrs. E.C. Holcomb

A sorrow was cast over the community Sunday when the news of the death of Mrs. E.C. Holcomb was learned. Mrs. Holcomb was taken with influenza Oct. 12th and contracted pneumonia a few days later which resulted in her death Sunday October 20th.
Myrie Garver was born at Batavia Iowa, Oct. 7, 1884 and in early childhood moved to Hedrick, Iowa with her parents where she lived until April 10, 1912 when she was wedded to E.C. Holcomb. Two children came to bless the union. They have been residents of this vicinity for a number of years, having proven up on a homestead southwest of McIntosh and which they have developed into a fine farm.
The people of this community had known Mrs. Holcomb as being a kind and indulgent mother and an affectionate wife, one who will be sadly missed by all in the sorrow stricken family circle of the lonely home, and the whole community join in extending heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family.
The remains were laid to rest in the local cemetery Monday afternoon, Rev. Smith officiating.

Mrs. H.J. Dreckman

It is with a feeling of sympathy that we chronicle the death of Mrs. H.J. Dreckman which occurred Wednesday morning. Mrs. Dreckman was taken sick with influenza and was brought to McIntosh Tuesday evening and was placed in the emergency hospital where she could have the best of care, but pneumonia had set in and her condition was beyond human aid and she answered the final call on the above date.
The Dreckman family have a nice farm west of McIntosh where they have lived for a number of years and it is by the hard work of both they have made themselves a very comfortable place to live and her calling away casts a gloom over this once happy home. Mrs. Dreckman was a home loving woman , loved by all her neighbors. She was a good Christian woman and was prepared to meet her Maker at all times. Her death leaves eight children without the guiding hand of a loving mother and they sympathy of the entire community goes out to Mr. Dreckman and children.
Interment was made at the Watauga cemetery Thursday morning.

Fleeta Robertson

Fleeta, the 15 year old daughter of Mr. J.W. Robertson, was called as a result of pneumonia contracted from influenza, Wednesday, Oct. 23. The little girl came here with her father from Timber Lake last month, and was apparently a strong healthy child, but after a battle of only a few days the terrible disease numbered her among the victims. She has a sister in the hospital here that contracted the disease about the same time and is very low and little hopes held for her recovery.
The Robertson family have only been residents of McIntosh for the past month, coming here to take charge of the Jernson restaurant.
Funeral arrangements have not been made at this writing.

Two Watauga People Die

A shadow of sorrow passed over the village of Watauga this week when the influenza epidemic claimed two of the popular young people.
Sunday the Grim Reaper claimed Robert Nehl after an illness of only a few days. Mr. Nehl was a young man about 30 years of age, and a son of Tony Nehl who lives at Bowdle. He was an ambitious and courteous young man, claiming the respect and friendship of all who knew him, and his untimely calling is a shock to the Watauga community.
He leaves a wife and child besides a number of other relatives and friends to mourn his departure. Interment was made Tuesday in the Watauga cemetery.
Mrs. Art Nehl was the second one in the Watauga vicinity to succumb to the disease, who died Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Nehl was a daughter of Mike Lichter and came to Watauga with her parents from Iowa and was united in marriage to Arthur Nehl at Watauga and to this union two children were born, who with their father are left to mourn her. She was one of Watauga’s popular young ladies, always taking an active part in social affairs and a woman who will be greatly missed by her large circle of friends. The remains were laid to rest in the Watauga cemetery today, Thursday, Father Halpin officiating.
Taken From McIntosh Globe-Chief October 24, 1918

“Flu” Still Claims More

Again we are called upon to chronicle the death of one of our loved and highly respected woman, Mrs. H.L. Moulton, which occcured at Aberdeen last Sunday. Mrs. Moulton left here about two weeks ago in the best of health for Aberdeen where she went to take care of Mr. Moulton who was confined to the hospital with influenza and it was there that she contracted the disease that caused her death.
The Moulton family came to McIntosh about nine years ago and settled on a homestead north of town where they lived lup to a couple years ago when they moved to town and where the deceased had made many friends. Mrs. Moulton was a woman that claimed the friendship and love of all those who were so fortunate as to make her acquaintance. She was a good Christian woman, and her surroundings were made pleasant by her presence. Our sympathy goes to the bereaved relatives in the loss of one held so dear to all. She leaves to mourn her loss, a husband and two sons, besides a number of other relatives.
The funeral took place Wednesday morning at Aberdeen, interment being made at Riverside cemetery at that place.

Mrs. V.C. Rochett

Mrs. V.C. Rochett of Walker, was brought to the emergency hospital last Friday but her condition was beyond all human aid and she passed away Monday evening from the effects of influenza.
Hattie M. Brooks was born at Colchester, Conn., Oct. 13, 1890 and was married to V.C. Rochett December 21, 1911 at Colchester, Conn., and in the year of 1912 they moved to Walker, where they have made their home ever since. Mrs. Rochett was a young woman who found enjoyment in her home and children, and was admired by all who knew her.
She leaves a husband and three little girls to mourn her untimely calling. The remains were laid to rest in the local cemetery Wednesday afternoon.

Barbara M. Rowland

After an illness of only a few days duration Mrs. Barbara M. Rowland answered the final call Sunday afternoon from the effects of influenza. Her folks were summoned to her bedside and they arrived just a few minutes before she passed away. Mrs. Rowland was apparently a strong and healthy woman and her death was a shock to the community. The remains were shipped to her old home at Salem, S.D. for burial.

Frank L. Bonzer

News of the death of Frank L. Bonzer at Morristown, was received here the fore part of the week. Mr. Bonzer was a victim of influenza which he contacted only a few days before his death. The deceased was cashier of the First National Bank of Morristown, and was also States Attorney of Corson County. He was a young man, well known throughout the county and was very popular among his acquaintances. Interment was made art Lemmon Tuesday.
Taken from McIntosh Globe-Chief October 31, 1918

Watauga Girl Passes Away

A shadow of sorrow passed over the Watauga community when the Grim Reaper claimed one of the most popular young ladies, Miss Minnie Nehl, last Monday morning. Miss Nehl contracted influenza a couple of weeks ago while taking care of her brother Robert, who was also a victim of this dreadful disease, and pneumonia set in which caused her death.
Miss Nehl was a young lady about 31 years of age and a daughter of A.J. Nehl of Bowdle, and was keeping house fro her brother, Frank, when she died. She was well known throughout that community and her untimely death was a shock to all. She was laid to rest in the Watauga cemetery Tuesday morning, Father Neuinhoff, officiating.
Taken from McIntosh Globe-Chief November 7, 1918