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1918 flu epidemic revisited
This is a continuation of a previous column concerning the flu epidemic of 1918 in Pulaski County: In a proclamation Pulaski’s Mayor Calfee wrote, “All of the people are hereby…
Flu epidemic hit in 1918
In the fall of the year 1918, World War I was drawing to a close in Europe, and Pulaski County was hit by a tragedy that would take the lives…
Flu epidemic hit in 1918
In the fall of the year 1918, World War I was drawing to a close in Europe, and Pulaski County was hit by a tragedy that would take the lives…
More about Newbern fire
A faulty flue was believed to be the cause of the Newbern fire. The newspaper reported that the alarm was given at 6:05 p.m. and that the Pulaski Fire Company…
More about Newbern fire
A faulty flue was believed to be the cause of the Newbern fire. The newspaper reported that the alarm was given at 6:05 p.m. and that the Pulaski Fire Company…
Tragic events in Newbern
The village of Newbern was for many years plagued by fires, and except for the good work of dedicated fire companies, the village could have easily been destroyed. Until recent…
Tragic events in Newbern
The village of Newbern was for many years plagued by fires, and except for the good work of dedicated fire companies, the village could have easily been destroyed. Until recent…
Continuing the story
Within minutes of the 5:50 a.m. explosion of the Valley View Apartment Building on Commerce and Valley streets, on Friday, April 27, 1956, a large crowd has gathered on the…
Continuing the story
Within minutes of the 5:50 a.m. explosion of the Valley View Apartment Building on Commerce and Valley streets, on Friday, April 27, 1956, a large crowd has gathered on the…
And the story continues
This is a continuation of my last article about the old Savings and Loan Building that once sat on the southwest corner of Commerce and Valley streets. Mr. Mahaffey survived…
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