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Newspaper
Fayetteville News
Location
Fayetteville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1908
Page
1
J. W. Wise thanks Fayette County voters and friends for loyal support and aid that renewed his nomination for Solicitor-General. He vows to serve faithfully and expresses deep appreciation for all who helped.
News notes from Fayetteville and area include health updates for Mrs. Sallie Harrison and Mrs. J. O. Pettis visiting Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Mize welcome a baby boy, while Mrs. R. L. Lester visits family in Newnan. W. M. Whatley at 97 casts first district vote. J. S. Mills returns from Hazelhurst to settle in Fayetteville. Community events include a Sunday sermon by West Hill and a Ladies Missionary Society meeting with Mrs. Starr. Photographer H G Hightower invites local sittings.
Mrs Hinton Thompson left her parents in Woolsey to visit her sister in College Park then plans return to Columbus. Otis Clinton and wife of Houston Miss arrive to visit sister Mrs N R Beadles. Methodist church meeting grows with new members and Rev Keithley delivering sermons. H C Reeves of Woolsey announces candidacy for unexpired Tax Collector term, joining E E Stinchcomb in the race.
Mrs Thomas Simpson died suddenly Saturday at her home one mile south of town after a period of poor health. She was 91, survived by two sons and eight daughters. her husband died last year. A Baptist, she was buried at McBride burying ground last Sunday morning.
Parks Williford died at his grandparents home last Wednesday morning after a period of illness. He was 18, his mother had died earlier. He was praised as kind and noble, with funeral services held at Ebenezer Church and burial in the nearby cemetery. The News extends sympathy to his family.
The store advertises extensive millinery space in Atlanta with a high level of styles and value. It touts a large team of millinery staff, cash-only buying, and low costs enabling deep discounts on ladies hats, sailors, Merry Widow styles, trimmed hats, dress hats, and children’s hats with prices ranging from 25c to 4.95.
L C Dickson of this place graduates from Emory College this week. He earned a diploma from the literary course after three years pursuing studies and has a strong record in literary societies. He plans to practice law and is expected to perform credibly in his chosen profession.
Last Friday at two o'clock citizens met at the courthouse and chose a new county Democratic Executive Committee for the ensuing year. W. N. D. Dixon was named chairman and J. W. Adams secretary. District selections included E. B. Harrel and others in 496th, J. B. Wilder and peers in 538th, E. B. Banks in 1298th, and W. G. Wil in 1248th.
Dave Turner and Lola Attaway wed in a courthouse ceremony after a delay when Judge Lewis was unavailable. The couple used a Farmers Union meeting on the second floor for the marriage, with witnesses required and the ceremony conducted in the lodge room by Judge Lewis.
Nyson Georgia J R Brooks expresses gratitude to supporters in his race for Tax Collector. He asks to be remembered fondly for loyal backing and signs off sincerely. Castoria advertisements reference old baby remedies and continued usage for children.
E. E. Stinchcomb, son of the former collector, announces his candidacy to fill the unexpired term. He pledges to deliver commissions to his mother, care for her and minor children, and faithfully discharge the office if elected.
A one-armed Confederate veteran, H. C. Reeves, announces his candidacy for the unexpired term of the late E. S. Stinchcomb. He states he is in debt and has mortgaged his home, and asks for support to serve one year in the Tax Collector role.
Ring Little Liver Pills advertised to ease biliousness and sick headache and clear the skin. Price 25 cents. Sold by Fayetteville Drug Co.
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