Diphtheria Reported
A case of Diphtheria is reported in Waverly, Miss Mabel Hutt being the victim. A child of Rufus Emmitt also, shows symptoms of the same disease, but the cases is not sufficiently developed to properly diagnose. Every precaution should be taken to prevent the spread of the disease. (Charles Emmitt, died 29th March 1905 of Diphtheria, age 15)
Waverly News - March 1905
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