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Newspaper
Fayetteville News
Location
Fayetteville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
9
Candidate J. W. Wiss announces his bid for Solicitor General of the Flint Circuit subject to a Democratic primary. He pledges to perform full duties to the best of his ability and asks voters for support and esteem.
A Flint Circuit candidate for Solicitor General appeals to white voters urging support in the upcoming primary. He promises to discharge duties to the best of his ability if elected, signing as E. M. Smith.
Fayette County voters are asked to support O W Whatley in the sheriff race under the county rules set by the democratic executive committee. Whatley states he is fully qualified, aims to serve the native county, and promises a vigorous, fearless, honest discharge of duty if elected.
To the voters of Fayette county, I have never held office but now announce my candidacy for Tax Collector of Fayette county. Subject to the rules and regulations of the party, I earnestly solicit and will appreciate the support of the people. Respectfully, Joan R. Longino.
The writer state J F Smith announces his candidacy for Fayette county tax collector. He states he will follow the rules of the democratic executive committee and seeks support from fellow citizens for the campaign.
MO R Brooks declares candidacy for Fayette county tax collector under Democratic Executive Committee rules and pledges faithful service if elected. The letter seeks support and affirms intent to discharge duties faithfully.
Republican primary or Democratic executive order governs Fayette county treasurer race. Jos N Banks declares himself a poor man with no property or means, seeks the office, promises faithful service, and asks for votes from Fayette county electors.
Teepe Will Norton declares his candidacy for county treasurer subject to the Democratic primary as ordered by the executive committee. He thanks friends for past support and seeks election to one more term.
All parties indebted to J. E. Travis are urged to come forward and settle by December 1 or I will place the matter in the hands of an attorney for collection. I need the money to meet my own obligations. This November 21, 1907. Fayetteville Ga.
Abraham Brown of Winterton New York endured conflicting diagnoses from five doctors heart disease kidney trouble blood poison and stomach liver troubles. His wife advised Electric Bitters which he credits with restoring his health after one bottle proved more effective than all five physicians. Fayetteville Drug Co sells them 50 cents for blood poison weakness and related ailments.
An old advertisement claims a dangerous deadlock of liver and bowel functions can be quickly ended with Dr King’s New Life Pills. It promises absolute money back satisfaction and cites Fayetteville Drug Co for a 25 cent remedy.
Be essential cough syrup advertised as a gentle laxative that expels poison from the system and clears phlegm. Sold by Fayetteville Drug Co.
Mrs Joe Kieg of Woodland Texas writes she suffered four years before trying Pineules. After a single bottle from a druggist at $1 she says the treatment cured her and she values the relief above money.
O S Woolever, a leading Le Raysville merchant, testifies that Bucklen's Amica Salve cured his piles twenty years ago and still trusted for sores, wounds, burns, or abrasions. Card notes price 25 cents at Fayetteville Drug Co.
Notice to School Teachers states a special examination for Teacher's License will be held on January 8 and January 4, 1908. It notes requirement to hold a license to teach in public schools and is signed by W N D Dixon, C S C.
A King's Dyspepsia Tablet after each meal overcomes indigestion dyspepsia and stomach ills. Two days trial free. Ask your dealer. Sold by Fayetteville Drug Co.
Fayetteville Drug Co advertises Man Zan for piles offering a collapsible tube with nozzle ready for direct application to soreness and inflammation. Price five cents and a guarantee accompanies the product.
An advertisement promoting Dr Miles Nervine as a cure for epilepsy nervous fits and St Vitus dance claiming many cured. Includes a testimonial from W BR Allison of Mooresville NC detailing a boy’s improvement after June 1906 and August 1906 spell cessation, with offer to refund bottle price via druggist and Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.
A comic exchange notes Archie proposing to a girl and her response that she will refer the matter to her father who holds power to decide. The dialogue plays on parental authority and the awkward passage of a marriage proposal.
Nostalgic phrasing recalls Castoria’s use for infants and children across generations. The legacy spans crowding memories of caring mothers and medical routines tied to early 20th century household remedies.
A simple remedy for coughs colds croup and whooping cough grows in favor with all ages. Mothers are urged to keep it on hand for children as it provides prompt relief and acts as a gentle laxative to drive poison and phlegm from the system. Guaranteed by Fayetteville Drug Co.
A historical note states relief from pain comes when Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills are taken. The item presents a patent medicine claim connected to Dr Miles. It reflects early medical advertising and consumer health claims of the era.
Miss Sallie Miller, famed as the town belle, faces fewer suitors due to her father’s porch rule. One evening Newton Brown arrives early, met by Mr. Miller’s gruff chaperonage and a search to confirm the tall youth’s identity before a cautious welcome.
A Broad Street restaurant serves nearly a thousand diners at noon with cashiers noting debts. A youth caught cheating faced arrest or washing dishes. He chose dishes and later began bringing lunch from home, an ongoing reminder of the incident.
Mrs Smith questions Johns reading of Herbert Spencer's Biology. He explains life as a definite combination of heterogeneous changes with external coexistences and sequences. Mrs Smith jokes about misunderstanding thinking it a patent for a clothes horse.
An expert Chinese kite filer can manage six to eight kites on a single string during Kite Day, a national holiday. The skill showcases tradition and precision as fliers navigate crowded skies and celebrate cultural festivity.
Georgia Fayette County sheriff sale announced for the first Tuesday in February 1908 at the courthouse in public outcry to the highest cash bidder. Property includes a no two horse wagon and a 100 acre parcel of land lot 165 with 70 acres carved from the east side, both levied to satisfy attachments and fi fa against named individuals. Bids by law. tenant in possession notified. F B Brown sheriff.
Ordinary announces R C Gay applied to be appointed administrator de bonis non for Reuben Gay, deceased, Fayette County Georgia. Hearing set for the regular February 1908 term of the Court of Ordinary, first Monday. Witness dated January 10, 1908, signed 8 B Lewis Ordinary.
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