4 FLU DEAD REPORTED TODAY
SECOND DEATH SIEVERT FAMILY; C. BRULLOW DEAD
Other Victims are Paul Hoefner and Herman Wernecke
Influenza and pneumonia are claiming a heavy toll in death in Manitowoc, four of six deaths reported today being chargeable to the epidemic, which, despite every effort of the health authorities, appears to be spreading and may force stringent regulations for isolation for protection of the public. The death toll today:
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Herman Wernecke, well known town of Newton farmer and a brother of the late Dr. O.C. Wernecke of this city, died at the family home in Newton after a brief illness. Mr. Wernecke was taken ill with the flu last Saturday. Pneumonia developed and he died yesterday afternoon.
Herman Wernecke was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wernecke, of Newton, and was born in this county. He was 38 years of age, and fourteen years ago was married to Miss Lottie Rehbein. The widow and four sons, Raymond, Werner, Richard and Carl survive. Besides his parents, widow and children he is survived by four brothers and three sisters, Erwin, Carl and Benjaman, at home, and Herbert, of Unity, Mrs. Arthur Geisler, of this city, Mrs. John Reich and Miss Margaret Wernecke, of Plymouth.
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at Newton and service will be by Rev. Toepel.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 6, 1920 P. 1
SECOND DEATH SIEVERT FAMILY; C. BRULLOW DEAD
Other Victims are Paul Hoefner and Herman Wernecke
Influenza and pneumonia are claiming a heavy toll in death in Manitowoc, four of six deaths reported today being chargeable to the epidemic, which, despite every effort of the health authorities, appears to be spreading and may force stringent regulations for isolation for protection of the public. The death toll today:
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Herman Wernecke, well known town of Newton farmer and a brother of the late Dr. O.C. Wernecke of this city, died at the family home in Newton after a brief illness. Mr. Wernecke was taken ill with the flu last Saturday. Pneumonia developed and he died yesterday afternoon.
Herman Wernecke was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wernecke, of Newton, and was born in this county. He was 38 years of age, and fourteen years ago was married to Miss Lottie Rehbein. The widow and four sons, Raymond, Werner, Richard and Carl survive. Besides his parents, widow and children he is survived by four brothers and three sisters, Erwin, Carl and Benjaman, at home, and Herbert, of Unity, Mrs. Arthur Geisler, of this city, Mrs. John Reich and Miss Margaret Wernecke, of Plymouth.
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at Newton and service will be by Rev. Toepel.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 6, 1920 P. 1
4 FLU DEAD REPORTED TODAY
SECOND DEATH SIEVERT FAMILY; C. BRULLOW DEAD
Other Victims are Paul Hoefner and Herman Wernecke
Influenza and pneumonia are claiming a heavy toll in death in Manitowoc, four of six deaths reported today being chargeable to the epidemic, which, despite every effort of the health authorities, appears to be spreading and may force stringent regulations for isolation for protection of the public. The death toll today:
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Herman Wernecke, well known town of Newton farmer and a brother of the late Dr. O.C. Wernecke of this city, died at the family home in Newton after a brief illness. Mr. Wernecke was taken ill with the flu last Saturday. Pneumonia developed and he died yesterday afternoon.
Herman Wernecke was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wernecke, of Newton, and was born in this county. He was 38 years of age, and fourteen years ago was married to Miss Lottie Rehbein. The widow and four sons, Raymond, Werner, Richard and Carl survive. Besides his parents, widow and children he is survived by four brothers and three sisters, Erwin, Carl and Benjaman, at home, and Herbert, of Unity, Mrs. Arthur Geisler, of this city, Mrs. John Reich and Miss Margaret Wernecke, of Plymouth.
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at Newton and service will be by Rev. Toepel.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 6, 1920 P. 1
SECOND DEATH SIEVERT FAMILY; C. BRULLOW DEAD
Other Victims are Paul Hoefner and Herman Wernecke
Influenza and pneumonia are claiming a heavy toll in death in Manitowoc, four of six deaths reported today being chargeable to the epidemic, which, despite every effort of the health authorities, appears to be spreading and may force stringent regulations for isolation for protection of the public. The death toll today:
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Herman Wernecke, well known town of Newton farmer and a brother of the late Dr. O.C. Wernecke of this city, died at the family home in Newton after a brief illness. Mr. Wernecke was taken ill with the flu last Saturday. Pneumonia developed and he died yesterday afternoon.
Herman Wernecke was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wernecke, of Newton, and was born in this county. He was 38 years of age, and fourteen years ago was married to Miss Lottie Rehbein. The widow and four sons, Raymond, Werner, Richard and Carl survive. Besides his parents, widow and children he is survived by four brothers and three sisters, Erwin, Carl and Benjaman, at home, and Herbert, of Unity, Mrs. Arthur Geisler, of this city, Mrs. John Reich and Miss Margaret Wernecke, of Plymouth.
The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at Newton and service will be by Rev. Toepel.
Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. February 6, 1920 P. 1
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