Death From Hydrophobia

The Horrible Death of Little Levick Edwards From the Effects of a Mad Dog Bite

Another horrible death in our midst from hydrophobia. The little six year old son of Mr. H. F. Edwards was bitten about six weeks ago by a dog that was supposed to have rabies. His face was terribly lacerated by the brute's teeth, but after being careful, he dressed the wounds began to heal and no danger was apprehended by the family until a few days ago signs of hydrophobia began to develop. On Monday morning several physicians were called in and every one pronounced it a genuine case of that horrible disease. He gradually grew worse, and at intervals of every few minutes, he was thrown into violent convulsions and would bite, scratch and froth at the mouth. He died this morning at 5 o'clock.

Thus we have had another horrible case of veritable hydrophobia. A few years ago a little child of Tome Cole, had died with a similar case. It is terrible to think about, and makes us feel like killing all the dogs in the land. Mr. Edwards has the sympathy of this whole community.

Middle Ga. Argus - Week of October 14,1890

Submitted by Don Bankston