Joe A. Black Died of Paralysis, Jan. 27, 1926

Ashe Recorder: Sad news reached the county Tuesday, 19th, of the death of Mr. Joe A. Black, who died in Greensboro Monday night. His death was sudden being caused by paralysis. Mr. Black had lived in Ashe a number of years and a great many friends here will be saddened to learn of his death. He is survived by his wife and three daughters. Mrs. Black, being in Jefferson, hastened to Greensboro.

From the front page of The North Wilkesboro Hustler, Jan. 27, 1926

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