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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1920
Page
5
An exaggerated advertises a new elixir Aspironal claiming rapid relief from colds and flu. It markets itself as superior to whiskey and rye with endorsements by army surgeons and universal drugstore refunds if relief fails within two minutes. The copy targets families and children, urging broad use and claiming easy dosing.
Mrs. Wesley Mabe says Cardui the Woman's Tonic rebuilt her health after a year of weakness and fatigue. She notes better eating and sleep, increased strength, and says it helped her daughter become well, urging others not to stay weak from womanly troubles.
Memorial notice for J W Phillips a Missionary Baptist Church member from Glenroeh aged about 60 set in a church tribute. It notes his wife eight children six grandchildren and many friends and records resolutions of sympathy and minutes copy to family and The Carroll Press.
On October 2 1920 the Death Angel came for eight month old Virginia Turner at her home of Mr and Mrs A T Turner. She lived eight months and nine days and was beloved by all. She fell ill two weeks before passing away and despite every effort she could not be saved. A cousin notes a cherished voice is stilled and a place remains vacant in the home.
Mrs Susan McClung memorial notes her death on August 1920 at age 65. She left twelve children, eight of whom died before her. She joined the Missionary Baptist church after first attending the M E church and lived a devout life. The committee asks God to comfort her grieving children and heal their sorrow.
Memorial committee recalls Bro I N Samples born October 2 1849 in Forsyth County Georgia. He joined Taylorsville Lodge 937 in 1915 and remained loyal until September 10 1920 when he passed to the eternal home. His wife Mrs Fannie Green Samples preceded him by about eight years.
The lodge expresses sympathy to the children and grandchildren of brother I. N. Samples and urges emulation of his life with the Missionary Baptist Church. A copy of the resolutions will be sent to relatives and printed in the Magoni¢ journal. Approved by the lodge committee.
Notice from Missionary Baptist Church Roopville Georgia reports the death of Mrs Annie Norred Kent born March 1 1875 near Mreedonia Chambers County Alabama. She joined Langdale Alabama church in mid teens and married in West Point Georgia. She died September 4 1920 at 167 clock Saturday morning leaving six children and husband. Church expresses deep condolence affection and Christ like life. A memorial page will be inscribed. October 2 1920.
A funeral obituary noting Susan L. Guthrie born October 20 1853 in Coweta County Georgia died in Atlanta in April 1920. A charter member of Roopville Missionary Baptist Church later Providence Missionary Baptist Church she was a devout churchwoman. Her death leaves a large family and many friends. The committee recommends inscribing a memory page and extending Christian condolence to the bereaved.
The children of Major Henslee thank friends at Little Vine church for kindness during their mother's loss. May God bless each of you, signed by Mrs R M Bennett, Mrs J M Black, and the late Mrs Major Henslee.
Obituaries free under 150 words. Additional words billed at one cent each with payment due with copy. Also offering Cards of Thanks at one cent per word. Readers urged to submit text promptly to ensure inclusion in upcoming edition.
Mr. O. W. Howard aged about sixty one died at his Cullman Alabama home on October 8 after a paralysis stroke. He was born in Meriwether County and survived by a wife and several children. His sister is Mrs. M. A. Folds of Carrollton.
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