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Newspaper
Fayetteville News
Location
Fayetteville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
1
Mrs. W. V. Holt visits Atlanta while Mrs. J. Murphy travels to Gate City. Numerous residents move, heal, or attend church and school events. Mrs. J. H. Hill improves, Stinchcomb pursues duties, and Damson family welcomes new neighbors at Brown House.
The Fayetteville City Court convened with Judge Hollingsworth and returned a record civil docket. Verdicts include 12000 damages against Southern Railway in Decker versus Southern Railway and a not guilty finding for Elisha Hunt and a 60 dollar or six month punishment for Luke Palmore on a misdemeanor.
The Macon Telegraph argues there is no crop failure or currency crisis, citing J W Van Cleave of the National Association of Manufacturers. It lists past panics and asserts Georgia and the South can prosper with a good cotton crop and a strong treasury surplus, noting Europe’s demand and the current favorable balance of trade.
The article argues the United States leads globally with bonds sold in European markets on favorable terms, claims Georgia’s cotton crop will reach about 1,900,000 bales, and estimates possible prices around 12 to 14 cents but blames politicians for reduced averages. It closes with a call to let business continue, saying the worst is over.
The incumbent sheriff F B Brown declares he will again seek the sheriff's office. The announcement notes his current service and praises his record as an excellent officer, promising continued leadership.
Auction notice for February 1 1908 at 11 a m selling about 400 acres in Clayton County four miles west of Jonesboro near Camp Creek on the Southern railway. Six farms from 25 to 150 acres fronting the Jonesboro and Fairburn public road. sale on premises. Cash terms. J A Huin W G Travis Riverdale Ga. Salesmen.
F. B. Brown announces his candidacy for re election as Sheriff of Fayette County subject to Democratic Party rules. He cites a faithful record including responding to calls at night and paying about $900 into the county treasury during his term.
Describes the shah of Persia leaving Teheran in 1900 as chronicled by the author of Through Persia In a Motor Car. Imperial baggage included sacks of grain, a school globe, and a giant musical bar. A small donkey bore a gray bearded astrologer carrying a large wallet with mysterious items including a telescope.
An old Fayetteville Drug Co. notice cautions against unknown cough and cold preparations and endorses Foley's Honey and Tar in a yellow package as a cure for coughs colds and pneumonia prevention with a warning to refuse substitutes.
A Fayetteville shaving parlor boasts cleanliness and broad offerings. The ad promises massage shampoo and barber services including hairdressing for ladies and facial cleansing with cream.
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