A Family Wiped Out By Diphtheria-1891

EDGERTON

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Date: 1/22/2017 at 17:10:55

The Clinton Daily Age, January 4, 1891

A Family Wiped Out By Diphtheria
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INDEPENDENCE, IA. Jan. 3. – A sad story come from the southern part of the county. In November, Mrs. Edgerton died leaving a large family in destitute circumstances. Her baby soon followed, and then five others passed away in quick succession. Friday morning the eighth casket was ordered, while the only remaining member of the family lies at death’s door. Diphtheria caused all the deaths.