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Newspaper
Fayetteville News
Location
Fayetteville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
6
The Brooksville column notes a quiet holiday season and a fresh start. Local schools reopen with new teachers Miss Laura Thornton and Miss Weldon guiding students. families relocate, marriages occur, and neighbors welcome new residents while public roads grow hazardous.
A rural letter from Bethany by Louise recounts a quiet period after Christmas. It mentions a prosperous new year, a tasty holiday, a Christmas tree, gifts, strong Sunday school attendance, Prof J D Smith running a flourishing school with 111 pupils last Monday, Rev John Speer returning with his family, and locals busy picking corn amid recent snow.
Rev Mr Bonner filled his regular appointment on Sunday and preached a fine sermon. Several marriages have occurred recently. Miss Ella Mae Farr of Nations Mill was a guest of Miss Willie Chapman. Rome Stinchcomb and wife from Fayetteville visited Mrs J L Jones. Profs Adams and Stinchcomb opened a school here with good attendance. Miss Bernice and Mattie Mae Adams visited relatives near Nations Mill. Moving has been common lately. W V Mitchell of near Ebenezer visited his sister Mrs F M Cochran. Mamie Farr of Nations Mill was a Sunday guest. Ned Knowles of near Fayetteville visited his sister Mrs Ira White last week.
For sale at my Bennett's Mill home on Saturday January 18. Items include 100 bushels corn 1000 bundles fodder 1 horse 1 buggy and harness 1 one horse wagon and harness household and kitchen furniture farming tools and more.
An article cites Dr. Woods Hutchinson urging children to eat more pure sugar, taffy, and butter scotch, arguing sugar after meals is essential. It suggests skipping desserts to feel “empty” sooner, notes beer or wine as a substitute for sugar, and claims sweets reduce alcohol intake in diners and workers.
The mayoral role in Germany requires unflinching honesty and efficiency. A Bertin mayor must be proven in governing other cities, be young enough to serve many years, and face a twelve year term with a life pension option upon completion. Selection by the town council favors non Berlin residents and prior urban experience.
A letter from a Ton don merchant praised Western merchants for their prominence and requested general samples and a catalogue. The writer, quoted from a London Standard extract, expresses trust in prompt remittance for goods and asks for quick consideration and reply.
A young sailor named Jack Tabbs, newly in the navy, returns on leave to his mother in Camberwell. He orders her to lower a rope to the main deck from his third floor window, exclaiming aloft to open the window, while his mother questions the stairs. The London Express reports the humorous scene of naval life and homecoming.
The passage notes Nancy Doane’s sharp humor about a neighbor. It recalls her remark that the other woman “llop down in a cheer” and “set an' set an' set” doing nothing for hours until she’d mildew.
In a comic exchange, He-Darling warns postponing the wedding is bad luck while She-I cannot marry until her dressmaker completes all desired outfits financed by her father.
Local notes report schoolhouse repairs and window fixes after recovery of facilities. Teachers scarce due to tougher exams and licensing driving youth from teaching. Community updates include illnesses, visits, land sale at 45 per acre, and social events such as pound suppers and music.
Sunday school went well this week and the aim is to improve over last year. Mr. L A Mitchell of Macon visited relatives here during the past week.
Miss Eva Orr opened school here last Monday with twenty three pupils. Parents will patronize Miss Eva to ensure terms improve. Mr. Tom Young and family from Hampton spent Sunday night with his parents near here. Mr. J. B. Feltman and family joined the community. J. E. Hill and family moved from Black Rock district. Two county farm inmates moved to Jonesboro street. John Young visited Griffin relatives. Walter Stubbs moved into a new house recently erected for him.
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