27 Sep 1907
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Newspaper
Fayetteville News
Location
Fayetteville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1907
Page
1
Residents report visits and stays across town with friends and relatives in Atlanta and nearby hamlets. Names such as Mrs. C A Smith Mrs W L Smith Miss Margaret Gay and Dr Will Blalock appear among many listed guests from Jonesboro Mounting Turin Keenod and Hawkville as local social notices track travel health and study plans.
Miss Hamrick who heads the music department at the Fayetteville Institute will give a concert in October at the school auditorium. New stage scenery purchased with pupil effort will debut. An unusually interesting program is planned and a gold medal will honor the top progressing pupil.
Miss Bessie Smith entertained in honor of Miss Margaret N. D. Gay of Turin with a decorated parlor and veranda. Misses Vassie and Lizella Smith served punch while guests played Progressive Forty-Two and other games, making one of the season s most enjoyable affairs.
A Fayette County portrait of Dr J A Lester appears in a professional column. The piece praises his origins, character, and prosperity as an original resident, calling him a reliable Kayette citizen and a disciple of Galen while joining in local applause.
The card of Misses Emily and Claud Graham is found elsewhere in this issue. They are now receiving their full stock of millinery goods. The courteous treatment accorded to every visitor and dependable goods at right prices appeal to all. Honest values for every dollar spent is listed as a valuable asset.
The Inman young ladies plan an ice cream festival next Tuesday night to raise funds for a new carpet at the Methodist church. All are invited and a good time is promised, especially for those who know the Inman girls.
A. O. Blalock advertises multiple houses and lots for sale in Fayetteville with terms described as reasonable. The notice highlights property offerings and sales terms.
Store reports peak season stock with specials across departments. Handsome black taffeta waists at 3.95, Panama skirts at 4.95, full length coats satin lined at 9.95, ladies suits at 10.95, 36 inch sharkskins 0.39, fifty inch panamas and semi sable shades in Sicilian tones, and plaid silks for waists at 0.69.
A department showcases a large assortment of untrimmed shapes for ladies, misses, and children plus Paris and New York models and pattern hats in latest effects. New shades and shapes suit dress occasions and street wear, with prices well below competing stores.
Men's and Boys' Clothing ad promotes single and double breasted suits from 9.95, plain worsteds and fancies serge 13.50, sturdy boys' pants, 25c neckwear, 3.50 fall and winter hats and telescopes in various styles.
Dr J A Lester informs friends and customers of new millinery arrivals including hats caps ribbons and velvets inviting visits before other stores. Miss Emily and Claude Graham sign off. In Griffin a four drummer team rode away last Tuesday causing minor injuries to Mr Hoffman of Columbus whose arm was set in plaster by Drs Camp and Lester before the afternoon train. Office phone 16 at Fayetteville Drug Co residence 3.
A. O. Blalock promotes diligence and community growth urging residents to build a thriving town and county institutions. He urges not to waste time predicting failure and offers to buy land for sale, inviting contact for opportunities.
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