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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1920
Page
3
A column explains the dangers of colds weakening lungs and inviting serious diseases. It notes pneumonia can follow a cold and longer illnesses increase risk of consumption diphtheria scarlet fever and whooping cough. Chamberlains Cough Remedy is promoted as effective and pleasant to take.
Mrs Jennie Gravett born May 1 1875 died January 19 1920. She joined the Methodist church at Friendship early and left a home to her children after her husband’s death. She built a family altar and taught her children to pray, inspiring many eloquent prayers at old Friendship church as pastor Geo W Elliott notes.
Obituary tribute for Reverend E G Earnest born May 17 1655 died February 29 1920 near Mt Zion Georgia. He was licensed to preach in 1894 and served 26 years in the ME church leaving a wife Mary Morrison and six children. The piece honors his tireless work kindness and strong faith as husband father neighbor and minister.
Weather prevented preaching last Saturday and Sunday. Local residents and guests visited with the Irvin family including Mr and Mrs GT Irvin and Misa Eva Irvin. Several others dropped by for social visits at Grison Herrin and G I Irvin households. Mrs Virgil Cook recovers from illness and Mrs Ida Herrin visited Friday.
In memory of Mr Tom Tugg on February 24 death claimed him at 36 from an abscess of the liver. His family speaks of faith and peace. He leaves two brothers four sisters and his parents. He was a member of Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church and spoke of going to a bright mansion beyond the pearly gates.
Bowdon reports multiple flu cases including Mrs and Mrs G T Jackson Ira Jackson and children of Rev Hoses Garrett. Local social activity includes trips to Bowdon and visits with relatives. two days featured air plane events. many neighbors visiting Bowdon and with Jackson and Stone families amid illness.
Local column from Bellview reports on store plans by Thomas Brazeal at Stony Point, minor political banter about the Peace Treaty, road tax collection suggestions, a humorous incident of F P Gentry’s ear being caught in a barn crack, and neighbors aiding in the release. The item closes noting loyalty to The Free Press.
Graieton E. Adams born October 1962 died December 80th after a brief illness. He lived a Christian life and spoke cheerfully to others, leaving a positive example. He married Lola John B. on September 1, 1919, and they shared three months of happiness before his death. The church extends sympathy and notes resolutions to be recorded in the minutes and sent to the bereaved family.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate county papers were published by a local committee. Names like Hammond U M Long and Dublisston appear in the unreadable text. Further context or full text needed for precise details.
A timely advice endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for coughs and colds. It notes the product is pleasant to take and widely reputed for its curative effects.
Advertises vegetable blood medicine claiming to purify blood and ward off disease. Promotes low priced bottles and promises free medical advice by writing to Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia.
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