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Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1912

Page

2

Tribute of Respect for Mrs Lula Hayes of Carroll County

Funeral tribute recounts Lula Hayes born Meriwether County June 9 1860 died June 2 1912 at fifty one years eleven months and twenty two days. She leaves R A Hayes eight children seven living five daughters and two sons with deep grief and notes attendance by Ophelia Garrett Ezra Garrett of Roopville Royce Marl Hayes and Grover Hayes. Elgine Hugan joined Bethel primitive Baptist church in 1882 and later moved to Tallapoosa church in Carroll County where J M Bagwell served as pastor. The piece extols her devotion as wife mother neighbor and follower of Jesus and prays for comfort and final salvation.

Ileet Lula Hayes R.A. Hayes Hayes Meriwether County Jno Robert Reid R. A. Hayes Mia Ophelia Garrett Ezra Garrett Roopville Royce Marl Hyes Grover Hayes Carollton Fort Douglas Utah Texas Meriwether Carroll County Earth Heavenly Host Elgine Hugan Primitive Baptist Bethel Heard County Shaw, Burson Tallapoosa Church Jesus Jesus Christ J. M. Bagwell

Reward Offered by Gainesboro Telephone Co for Tampering

Gainesboro Telephone and Telegraph Company offers a reward of 25 dollars for evidence leading to conviction of anyone maliciously tampering with its telephone lines to interfere with service. Reward paid immediately upon conviction. Dated May 9, 1912.

Gainesboro Telephone & Telegraph Co

Three Gates of Gold Before Telling a Tale

The Designer recalls a rule for sharing stories about others. Before speaking, test truth, need, and kindness at three gates. Only after passing all three gates should the tale be told, to avoid harm and ensure responsible speech.

Eye glasses fit by Dr Sheffer cost less than travel and meds

It costs more to pay expenses to Atlanta for glasses and prescriptions than to have Dr Sheffer fit your eyes with any style glasses available locally.

Atlanta Dr. Sheffer

Post Office Construction Carrollton Ga Sealed Proposals

Treasury Department seeks sealed proposals for the Carrollton Georgia United States post office project. Bids due August 6, 1912 at 3 pm, with work including plumbing gas piping heating electric systems and interior lighting for a two story stone brick and stucco building with terra cotta cornice and tin roof. Drawings and specs available from the site custodian in Carrollton or Washington office. James Knox Taylor Supervising Architect.

Treasury Department Washington, D.C United States Post Office Carrollton James Knox Taylor

Georgia politics prep for session as Baltimore ties loom

Atlanta June 24 The Georgia general assembly plans a slow start with no major bills until after the Baltimore convention. Many lawmakers will be in Baltimore. key tasks include fixing reapportionment flaws and funding salaries for Game Warden Jesse Mercer and the Commissioner of Commerce and Labor. Budget strains threaten new appropriations. Gov Brown may need borrowing. Slaton and Hall emerge as likely 1914 candidates. Hardwick faces Holden in the Tenth District contest.

Atlanta General Assembly Baltimore Putnam County Brown Hoke Smith Senate House

Hardwick Eyes Senate Bid as Georgia Delegation Heads North

Longstanding talk of Congressman Hardwick seeking a Senate seat persists but friends say he will fight for another term in the House. Georgia’s delegation traveled by special train from Atlanta to Baltimore with many aboard, reaching Baltimore Monday morning after departing Sunday. Felder and Watson were not onboard. Felder traveled via Cincinnati to dodge warrants from Governor Blease.

Hardiwick Congress Southern Railroad Georgia Atlanta Baltimore Tom Felder Tom Watson Mr. Felder Cincinnati South Carolina Cole Blease

Memorial to Dr Homer Boatright Ends a Promising Medical Career

The Carrollton medical community mourns Dr Homer Boatright who died at age twenty eight after a brief illness. A beloved member of the local society, he advanced from Atlanta College of Physicians and Surgeons to Presbyterian Hospital internship and served diligently. His faith and devotion to patients stood in contrast to contemporary fears about infidelity in the profession. His loss leaves a vacant place among friends, family, and those he aided.

Adam Homer Boatright Earth M. M. Hallam Boatright Atlanta College of Physicians and Surgeons Presbyterian Hospital Archbishop Whatley Maln Carrollton

Glowing Testimonies for Dr Shelfer Glasses in Georgia

A series of letters from Georgia customers praise Dr Shelfer for effective glasses and free home service. Clients from Carrollton Quitman Nashville Berlin County laud comfort, corrected vision, and durable frames. The notices urge free examination, affordable prices, and urging readers to visit or call No.4 for eye care.

W.G. Avera C. S C Berlin County E. A. Shelfer Carrollton, Ga

Electric firm offers lamp loan and sale in Carrollton

The Carrollton Electric Company advertises 30 day loan trials for irons and sells various lamps including 100 watt 80 c pb Mazda 95 40 cy and Gem 20 4 we. They recommend replacing Carbon lamps with Gem for brighter light and lower running cost and note their location on the first floor of the Telephone building.

Carrollton Electric Company Mazda

Committe on Necrology submits obituary note

Wor what is life At best a brief delight A still scarce brightening erest cinks in night A flower of morning flesh at noon decayed A still swift river gliding into shade Respectfully submitted J B Camp Chairman T M Spruett YP Brook Committe on Necrology

J. B. Camp

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