--Paxton Record. 14 November 1878.
Diphtheria, that scourge of the human race is still prevalent in the township, though perhaps somewhat abated as to the malignant type originally assumed by the disease. Many adults have been attacked with the almost epidemic.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Tinklepaugh, who have been confined to the house with fever, are unending; as is also little Maud, who has been down with a severe case of diphtheria.
Little Minne, only daughter of L. E. Bressie, died Nov. 4th of diphtheria. The entire community deeply sympathize with family in their sad bereavement. Henry Michael also buried a little six year old daughter on the 9th inst. Death by diphtheria.
Mrs. M. Wilcox, mother of H. w. and L. B. Wilcox, of this town, and relict of Rev. L. Wilcox, was buried at this place, Nov. 13th, having died while on a visit at her daughter, Mrs. Penny, of Odell, Illinois.
On Find A Grave Henry Michael, spelled Michaelis.
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