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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1920
Page
7
An 1900s style advertisement urges rheumatism sufferers to cleanse the blood with S. S. S. rather than using lotions or liniments. It claims the tonic removes the disease by removing its cause and promotes visiting the Medical Director at Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga for advice.
The undersigned committees write in memory of Will Jones survived by wife two sons and five daughters He was 63 years six months eleven days and a longtime Missionary Baptist Church member baptized at Oak Grove Carroll Co Ga He served as a faithful teacher for fifteen years and joined West View Church about two years ago His kindness sympathy and godly countenance were noted The committee requests this notice be spread in minutes and a copy sent to the family.
March 31 obituary notes the loss of M Davis a 72 year old husband and father from Primit ive Baptist circles. He had long illness influenza confined to bed and died peacefully. The Davis family and friends mourn his passing with Scriptures and funeral at the Davis cemetery.
Mrs Brosia Talley Pike, born May 7 1881 in Coweta county, died March 26 1920 after a sickness of consumption. She moved from Columbus to the country in 1919 for health, spoke of heaven and Jesus, predicted guardianship to guide relatives to the pearly gates, and was laid to rest at New Lebanon cemetery with Rev J M D Stallings conducting the funeral. Theodora Thelma and family witnessed her final days.
On March 5 1920 the Lord called beloved brother RB Cosby born March 4 1850 in Heard County Georgia departed March 5 1920 aged 70 years and 1 day. Burial at Mt Zion Cemetery with funeral by Rev D W Carter and Rev J B Edwards. Married October 12 1876.
Obituary records show Brother Cosby of Mt Olive Baptist Church near Atlanta died in 1920 after long illness. He united with the church in 1888, served as chorister and Sunday School superintendent, and was described as a loving neighbor and Mason. He left a wife and 11 children, with two daughters and two sons still at home. Resolutions praise his faithfulness, extend sympathy to the family, and request publication of the notice.
The notice promotes ad placement with a newspaper claiming to cover Carrollton area at half the typical cost by advertising twice weekly. It emphasizes cost efficiency for business promotions.
A letter from J B Kelly vice president of the First Nazi Bank Graceville Florida claims Ziron strengthens weak health after illness. The testimonial states improved appetite nerves and energy after two weeks of use with a money back guarantee offered by druggists.
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