December 9, 1915.
Through the efforts of the Wrightsville Civic League the new trash cans have arrived. Mrs. Mae Parker's little daughter, Theo, was carried to Dublin and operated on for her adenoids. Miss Mollie Scott is recovering from her recent illness.
On last Sunday morning at the home of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. Brown, near Gray Mont, Miss Brown and Mr. Milledge Anderson of near Kite, were united in marriage. At the home of the bride near Wrightsville, Tuesday morning, Mrs. Sallie Bush and Mr. Warren of Metter were united in marriage.
On last Thursday the 2nd, Mr. E. L. Lord died at his home near Wrightsville after an extended illness of several months and was buried Friday at the Anthony burying grounds. He was survived by his wife and several children. He was a brother of Mr. F. C. Lord and was a good man and a Christian.
On November 13th, Miss Winnie Wilson lost her husband, Mr. Josiah Wilson, Sr. Uncle Seaf was nearing 70 years old and was a Confederate soldier. He had been in declining health for several years. He was a member of the Methodidt church.
Mr. Robert Brinson died at his home in Waycross December 4th from an extended illness of paryalisis. Bob spent most of his younger days in Wrightsville living with his brother, Dr. J. W. Brinson. He was in the drug business and well known in South Georgia. He was 47 years old. He was survived by his wife and eight children, two brothers, Mr. Dave Brinson of Statesboro and Dr. J. W. Brinson, one sister, Mrs. Outlaw of Swainsboro. The funeral was conducted by the members of the Elks Lodge and he was buried at the cemetery at Waycross.
Was happy to see this entry, as Mr. Josiah Wilson, Sr., was my great-great-grandfather! I was hoping to learn more about him, and possibly find where he was buried. Thank you! :)
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