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Domestic News
December 7, 1861
The Placer Herald
Rocklin, Auburn, Placer County, California
What is this article about?
Several cases of smallpox reported in one locality of the city during the past week, with low risk of spread. Diphtheria persists among children and adults, recently killing the son and daughter of W.H. Barton; improving weather may slow its progress.
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Small Pox and Diphtheria.
There have been several cases of Small Pox in the city during the past week, but I apprehend that the disease is confined entirely to one locality, and that there is very little danger of its "going the rounds." The Diphtheria, also, continues among children. W H. Barton, member elect to the Legislature, has buried both a son and daughter within the past week who died of this dreadful disease. It is attacking adults as well as children. The favorable change in the weather for the past day or two may check the progress of the latter complaint.
There have been several cases of Small Pox in the city during the past week, but I apprehend that the disease is confined entirely to one locality, and that there is very little danger of its "going the rounds." The Diphtheria, also, continues among children. W H. Barton, member elect to the Legislature, has buried both a son and daughter within the past week who died of this dreadful disease. It is attacking adults as well as children. The favorable change in the weather for the past day or two may check the progress of the latter complaint.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disease Or Epidemic
What keywords are associated?
Small Pox
Diphtheria
Outbreak
W H Barton
Children Deaths
What entities or persons were involved?
W H. Barton
Where did it happen?
The City
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
The City
Event Date
Past Week
Key Persons
W H. Barton
Outcome
w h. barton buried son and daughter who died of diphtheria; disease attacking adults and children; favorable weather may check progress
Event Details
Several cases of Small Pox in the city during the past week, confined to one locality with little danger of spread. Diphtheria continues among children and is attacking adults as well.