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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
6
An advertisement urges readers to stop rubbing away pain and seek the cause by cleansing blood. It touts S S S as a blood purifier claimed to remove rheumatism and traces of the disease, urging readers to obtain a bottle at their local store and contact the Medical Director at Swift Laboratory in Atlanta for advice.
Crowded out last week Mr and Mrs T J Boyd and family of near Pint Rock passed through or village Sunday. Mr and Mrs W J Long and son John Henry spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J W Brooks. Miss Ruby Cooper spent Sunday with Nass Ruth Graswell. Mrs Monroe McElwy and Dean of Atlanta are visiting Mrs Mary Turner. E J Turner and children spent Saturday with Mrs Mary Turner. Miss Alta Maud Turner returned to school near Douglas county Monday. School opened here Monday with small attendance because of heavy rains.
Crowded audience at Miller's Academy resounds with social visits as L G Smith hosts relatives in Villa Riew and Miss Rowland returns to her former home. Neighbors share news of visits, smallpox cases with Bunton and Pascal Reid, and a local ice cream supper at Tom Young's. Exma Shaw opens her Moon tin school with low attendance.
Roopville area letters describe visits and greetings among residents. Ida Shirey’s health is improving after illness. Attendees include Rev GN Adorhold, Missoa Jessie Strickland, Lucille Burson, Ola Mae Cuto, Mr and Mrs J C Lewis, and others. Descriptions mention lasting social gatherings and a cream supper at Hughdle Gilliamsie’s with a large crowd.
M. Davis notes his baby is real sick at this writing. Mr. J. I. Davis and Mr. Earnest Rivers of Carrollton spent Saturday night with home folks.
Mr Joe Stallings and family from near Alabama visit parents J Stallings and Leona Hendrix of Lowell. Tempie Stone and Mayme Harper seen together. Households host Friday night visits of Stallings, Brown, and related families. Local residents attend dinners, visits, and Sunday gatherings. Pearl Stone listed as sick.
In memory of William Jethroe Robinson who died July 6 1919 born January 6 1910 his remains laid to rest at India Creek church Monday afternoon services led by Ben David Huson He was the son of Mr and Mrs Henry Robinson He suffered for two weeks efforts to save him failed and God called him home Weep not father and mother brothers and sisters for he is at rest and safe in the arms of Jesus Written by Effie Mae Wright a friend
The text states that loss of appetite is not serious and suggests skipping meals for a few days then returning to normal. it stresses five hours between meals to aid digestion and recommends outdoor exercise. It notes constipation can cause loss of appetite and that Chamberlain's Tablets will help.
Mrs Well McBrayer and children from Smyrna visited relatives in Clem last week. Alvin Jones of Atlanta spent Sunday night with family. Walker Heck of Carrollton visited his in laws D. M. Maynard and wife. T Davis of Shady Grove stayed with the Davis parents over the weekend.
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