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Newspaper
Fayetteville News
Location
Fayetteville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
1
A column reflects on public opinion and the value of following personal judgment over popular views. Notices mention Fayetteville Ice Co orders and local visitors. Local society items list Miss King from Atlanta and Mrs Mitcham, with community events and church notices.
Mr. Lee Jones and wife visit near Rest with the Ward grandparents. H. G. Hughtower offers Fayetteville photography on Saturdays. Judge W. B. Hollingsworth recovers health in Alabama. Misses Mattie and Lizzie Blalock return to Atlanta after stay with grandparents. Mrs. W. O. Cox and Mayfield visit Newnan Marietta and Atlanta. Prof. H. L. Banks dies in Atlanta and is buried in Newnan. Dr. H. G. Wallis to practice at Sharpsburg after medical studies. Rev. I. W. Keithley attends District Conference at Thomaston urging support. Messrs R. E. L. Fife and W. J. Stell also attend.
The annual County Teachers Institute will meet here next Monday at 9 o'clock. White teachers gather at the school building for two sessions daily, while colored teachers meet at 10 o'clock at the colored school. All public school teachers in Fayette county are urged to attend, with Prof. W. C. Monk of Bremen, Ga., conducting.
Mr. R. H. Henderson of Brooks died by self-inflicted gunshot after a long struggle with ill health. His wife found him within moments of the shot near 5 AM Monday. He had been a leading local business figure, with failing health suspected to affect his mind. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are advertised as strengthening kidneys and easing bladder inflammation, sold by Fayetteville Drug Co.
Advertises a cash only sale with bulk material purchases claiming low prices. Lists ladies sail ors trimmed hats and children’s hats at deep discounts including 25c to 69c items and a $4.95 dress hat, highlighting value and worth versus regular prices.
Stop, Ga native M. C. Pyron thanks friends for horse loss support and supporters who helped elect him county treasurer. He pledges to remember them in enduring appreciation.
Miss Effie Landrum and Mr. W A Shelton wed at her home in the county last Tuesday in a small ceremony attended by relatives. Rev L L Landrum performed the rite. Effie Landrum, a Fayette teacher, leaves the county as Shelton, a University of Tennessee graduate, becomes principal of Temple School in Georgia and plans to attend the Summer Normal School in Knoxville.
Obituary tribute recounts Permelia Russell life and faith. It notes a century of her life, devotion to family, and sacrifices for loved ones. Mentions two sons who died in defense, and survivors C H Eastin and Permelia Lister. Includes sentimental verses and a brief medical ad at end.
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