There were two waves of influenza in 1918, and a third in early 1919. The first wave, which began in March and peaked in July, was comparatively mild, with relatively few deaths and quick recoveries. People called it the "3-day fever", an illness that passed much the same as seasonal flus usually did.
Capt. Bill and Angie first took up residence in a rental house at 9407 Detroit Ave., on Cleveland's west side. After a year or so, they moved to another rental, at 4908 Franklin Ave. Capt. Bill's maritime title appears to have confused the editors of the 1911 Cleveland City Directory, since they listed his occupation as "police."
