John Gurganus Died of Bright's Disease, Dec. 16, 1924

John E. Gurganus Died Saturday

Mr. John Ed Gurganus died at his home near Bear Grass last Saturday after an illness lasing most three years.

Mr. Gurganus was able to be up and about most of the time during his illness, but it was seen long before the end came that brights disease had (last words in sentence obscured).

Mr. Gurganus was 51 years old in July, the son of Daniel and Martha Gurganus. He married Miss Mollie Roberson who with his mother and brother survives him.

The funeral was held by Elders B.S. Cowing and John N. Rogers on last Sunday afternoon. Interment was made in the family cemetery.

From the front page of The Enterprise, Williamston, N.C., Dec. 16, 1924

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