Gillett, Ed. – Died 1899

GILLETT

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 9/17/2020 at 16:03:42

Source: Decorah Republican Apr. 13, 1899 P 2 C 1

Three Deaths in a Week.
Three deaths from spinal fever, or cerebro spinal meningitis, occurred within one week. The first, was that of Ed. Gillett, who died on the 6th inst., at the residence of Chas. Brooks, and whose remains were taken to Mason City for burial. The second was that of Mrs. H. R. Thomas, reported in another column, who died Monday; and the third is Mrs. Charles March, who died Tuesday afternoon. There have been other cases, or supposed cases, and still others are now ill.