New Displays Fayette Museum

When I went by the Fayette Museum today I noticed several new displays and items, one of which is called the "Victorian Mourning Exhibit" I took several photos, which are on Photos  page 2 of the Historical Society's web site. They can also be seen by clicking on "Victorian Mourning Exhibit"  to the right of the  Fayette Museum photo. This  is an excellent place to visit with family and friends. See John Lynch, curator, for details. CB Glover www.Fayettehistoricalsociety.com

"Today in Fayetteville" January 13, 1905

Interesting happenings in early 1905                                         The Fayetteville News                                                  January 13, 1905                                                         Rigid Vaccination Ordered The appearance of smallpox in the Dasher district, Lowndes county, has made the Valdosta city officials take a determined stand to prevent the disease coming to the city. A strict quarantine has been established against the infected districts and rigid vaccination laws have been adopted. The names of all the infected houses in the Dasher district and parties from them will be arrested and sent to the pest house unless they are able to show a good health certificate.                                             Jack Bone Escapes the Noose Jack Bone, the floyd county murderer, sentenced to death for the murder of farmer Zach Hall, has been pronounced insane by a commission of physicians appointed by Governor Terrell, and instead of going to the gallows, he has been sent to the state sanitarium at Millegeville, there to remain until his sanity shall have been restored. Local News We regret to note that Sq. Ben Adams is very ill at this time. Misses Ola and Mary Lou Adams visited their grandfather, Mr. McElwaney, of near Hopewell, one night last week Miss Cora Thomas and Mr. Henry Norton both of this Community, were happily married Dec, 23, 1904. We extend to the happy couple best wishes. Paul Adams was hauling two sisters Sunday afternoon. Guess he thinks if he cant get one he will take the other. There is a certain man in our community who killed a hog last week, and after he hung it up, he went into the house to get a knife to cut it up, and when he came back the cats had the hog and were gone.......where,  he did not know. The many friends of Miss Vergie Chapman will be glad to know she is rapidly improving from her recent illness. To Observe Lee's Birthday State School Commissioner WB Merritt has prepared a very attractive pamphlet which he is now sending out to the different schools in the state to be used as a program for exercises which are to be held on the birthday of General Robert E Lee. The birthday of the great general comes on January 19th, and in every school in  Georgia there will no doubt be some observance made of the occasion. submitted by CB Glover

"Today in Fayetteville" September 15, 1891

---                                  THE FAYETTEVILLE NEWS                                            Sept. 15, 1991 Inman, Ga. The summer is gone, The soft, sweet tones of the "belle" are heard no more, if we are to judge from the forlorn expression of the faces of some of our boys. While attempting to kindle a fire in the furnace of his steam engine, the other day, Mr JB Hightower had his face badly burned. We are glad to say however, that he is improving rapidly now and we think he will soon be well again.  The lumber is on the grounds and the building in process of erection for the co-operative Alliance store at Inman. Rev CM Verdel preached a learned and impressive sermon at Liberty Sunday, Text: Looking diligently lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel  of meat sold his birthright, Hebrew X11, 16. Subject: The downfall of the wrong and triumph of the right. As usual, he handled his subject magnificently. Bring your cotton to Fayetteville Fine tobacco at Davis and Kerlin Fine dress goods, just opened, at ST and AO Blalock Our town will be crowded with people next week attending court.  The confederate veterans of the county meet today at the court house. It is the thought that the next term of our school will be the most prosperous one in  its history. There is no better place to send your children than to the Fayetteville High school. Dr JE Tucker has moved his office. He can be found in the little building between the jail  and JW Kitchens store in the day and at the Burks House at night. Atlanta & Florida Railroad Schedule south bound Atlanta                         4:00 PM Yard                            4:15 Selina                          4:59 Fayetteville                  5:15 June                            5:52 Williamson                   6:17 Zebulon                       6:30 Junc. Upson Co. RR    7:00 Yatesville Junc.           7:14 Leave "     "                  7:30 Arrive Chiloden            7:43 Arrive Knoxville            8:12 arrive Fort Valley         8:50  Submitted CB Glover

"Today in Fayetteville" June 3, 1932

The Fayetteville Enterprise June 3, 1932 Parker-Banks Of interest to a wide circle of friends in the county was the marriage of Miss Janie Parker to Mr. Ezra Banks, The marriage occured Sunday, May 29Th. At 11:30 at the home of the brides parents, with Rev. WF Burdette performing the ceremony. Mrs. Banks is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Parker of New Hope. Mr. Banks is the son of Mr. Britton Banks of New Hope. Regular Meeting of U.D.C. Chapter The regular June meeting of the Fayette County Chapter UDC will be held on June 10Th at 11:00 am at Dr. Camps lake on his farm near Hopeful. This will be the last meeting of the Chapter before September, and the program committee has arranged for a picnic dinner on the occasion. Cars will be furnished for transportation of all members, and they are requested to notify some member of the committee in the event transportation is desired. Gold One way of putting the unemployed at productive work is to set them prospecting for gold. That is not so fantastic as it may sound. There are gold deposits in many places which easily yield enough to pay good wages to people who know how to get the gold out. In Denver and other Colorado city schools for gold diggers have been started. Half a dozen experience placer miners are showing the unemployed how to wash the sands of the South Platte river for gold. Here inside the city limits of Denver, every Spring and Summer since gold was first discovered there in 1858, miners have been mining out 1.50 to 2.00 a day of gold per man. Mr. AB Tinsley Passes Away Mr. AB Tinsley died at his home near Ebenezer Church May 24Th. He was 90 years of age and had lived in Fayette County during his entire lifetime. he was one of the few remaining Confederate soldiers who saw actual service. He also served as county commissioner of this county for several terms. He married Miss Melissa Spur, who preceded him in death about two months. Mr Tinsleys sterling character was for him the love and respect of a wide circle of friends who sympathize with the family in his passing. The funeral was held at Ebenezer Church. The Rev. BP Yett. a former pastor officiating. He is survived by one son, Mr G. Tinsley and two daughters, Mrs BJ Perry and Mrs Andrew Phillips, besides a number of Grandchildren. Mrs Hattie E Murphy Passed Away May 24 This Community was shocked and saddened on the morning of May 24th when the announcement was made that Mrs Hattie E Murphy had passed away.This splendid womam had lived in this community for forty years. Mrs Murphy prior to her marriage to JR Murphy on Oct 18, 1892, was Miss Hattie Dean, daughter of Captain Burkett Dean and Mrs Lucy Christian Dean, Her father being one of the pioneer citizens of Clayton County. He was a gallant soldier in the War Between the States, and distinguished himself on many battlefields. Her funeral was held at the Fayetteville Methodist Church. Submitted by CB Glover

"Today in Fayetteville" January 5, 1917

1917 was a new and exciting year for our "folks" in Fayette County. Let us take a look at what was of interest to them...

THE FAYETTEVILLE NEWS
January 5, 1917
LOCAL NEWS

The holidays passed so quietly that we hardly realized it was Christmas. The new year is with us and we should try with more zeal and courage to make it a brighter and better year than the one just past.

Several kind-hearted people of the county help to brighten the lives of the old people at the county farm Christmas, by remembering them with gifts of wearing apparel and fruits, which was highly appreciated.

EAST SIDE

This part of town has undergone a considerable change. Some families moved out and others moved in. Mrs. J.S. Millsapps moved to a farm 6 miles west of town and Mr. W. H. Tidwell moved into the house formerly occupied by her. Mr. J.R. Jackson moved to a farm four miles east of Jonesboro, and Mr. Bogan Farrer has moved into our midst. We welcome good people in our town.

Miss Anna Ruth Murphy returned to school at Milledgeville last Wednesday
Marcelus Kendrick is at Mr. B. Thornton and is just recovering form a case of measles.

HOME GARDENING CUTS DOWN BILLS

"A real garden", says Mr. Hastings, president of the Southeastern Fair Association and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, properly prepared and planted, and kept planted throughout the season, will help more to decrease store bills than anything else the farmer can do.

There are lots of what I term 'one planting' gardens. Gardens with a few struggling rows of beans, a few dozen cabbages and tomato plants, with some watermelon off in one corner, but that’s not real gardening any more than a youngsters first drawing of a cat or a dog on his slate, is fine art. Our southern folks generally don’t take the garden seriously when as a matter of fact the right kind of a garden, containing a full line of vegetables and kept busy all season, is reasonably sure of furnishing at least half the living of the family.

Submitted CB Glover

Today in Fayetteville December 31, 1909

Take a look at what was of interest to our ancestos in 1909..                            THE FAYETTEVILLE NEWS                                                         Dec 31, 1909                                   Worlds Richest Woman             Estate of EH Harriman was really worth over 200,000,000 dollars New York City-.Edward H Harriman was really worth at the time of his death over 200,000,000 although a recent appraisal of his estate placed its value at 149,000,000. Since Mr. Harriman's death his estate has profited by a rise in market values, and it is stated that the wealth of Mrs. Harriman may be conservatively estimated at 220,000,000, which would make her probably the richest woman in the world.                               Colleges vote for football              Colleges want to retain the American game. New York City-fifty colleges out of approximately eight-eight in the inter collegiate athletics assn. have voted for retention of the American football game, with the elimination of mass plays and other dangerous plays. Five institutions voted that the preset game is satisfactory, except for minor details, Seventeen favored the English game of Rugby, seven take a midway position between the American game and Rugby, and 9 voted that either the American game should be radically changed or Rugby substituted.                        Dixie First American Song Yankee Doodle is second in the popularity contest. Washington DC- "Dixie" has finally been officially proclaimed as the first in American songs and music in popularity. Such is the verdict of OGT Sonnect, Chief of the Division of Music on the Library of Congress. "Yankee Doodle" he says though no longer a national song is still second only to Dixie" in the popularity contest ------------------------- A very interesting addition has been added to the Holliday-Dorsey- Fife House Museum. A collection of over 500 Creek Indian arrowheads and impliments, from the LIne Creek area, has been donated to the museum. Many sizes  of arrowheads  made of flint, quartz and other unknown rocks are displayed. Some are smaller than a postage stamp.   There has also been additions to the WW1 and WW2 collection. Stop by and let John Lynch, the curator, show you around..     Submitted by CB Glover

"Today In Fayetteville" November 30, 1917

Another interesting look into Fayette Countys past:                                                              The Fayetteville News                                        November 30, 1917 Extract from letter of Pvt. Joseph B. Speer, Baker Co., I Camp Lee, Petersburg, VA September 29, 1917 I arrived here this morning, Thursday at 10:30. We didn't leave Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga. till Wednesday on account of transportation. Woudn't send us until they could get a Pullman on fast through train. We were about 30 hours- fast riding, getting here. I passed through tunnels, over mountain passes, across big rivers and saw sights worth seeing, sure had a fine trip and you can't realize what a farewell a soldier gets on leaving his home state in passing through towns where trains stop to get water and change crews. Many thanks for the ginger cakes, got them just before leaving Fort Oglethorpe and they sure did help out on our trip. We have good fare here, chicken, fish, eggs, butter, ham, coffee, oranges, cake ets., so don't worry on that line. We have the best cook in the whole army, he gets a good price too. Our Captain is the best ever, all of our officers are fine. Our Company is nearly all from Georgia, some from North Carolina.  We are in a fine section of the country and fine people too, just let them find out you are in the Regular Army and 700 miles from home and they invite you to church with them and home with them for dinner, and you will have good times and plenty of friends. Some Sunday afternoons we go to Richmond or Norfolk and down to the beach where we look out across the deep blue, toward France. It is grand to go out a mile and a half in a small row boat and go aboard a large battleship when at anchor and see the waves coming and get the spray of salt water in your eyes. I want to go across some day. The Virginia State Fair begins at Richmond 20 miles from here next week and I will get to go. The car line comes in from 3 cities to Camp Lee- Hopewell, Petersburg and Richmond. Hopewell is what they call a "Mushroom" city, 45,000 people live there and the city is only 8 years old. Tell the boys to enlist in the Regular Army- Come on, let's do our part. Don't be a Slacker. Do you want your mother, your sister, wife or sweetheart to suffer as so many "over there" are suffering? Don't you want to live in a free democratic country yourself: We have lots of work to do, but come on. I have seen only one person I ever knew since I left home and that was at a distance. Article by Betty Anne Sims Submitted by CB Glover

Today in Fayetteville, April 16, 1909

An Interesting look into Fayette's past                        THE FAYETTEVILLE NEWS                           Today in Fayetteville, April 16, 1909                                   Home Affairs Your friends in Senoia will be glad to hear from you by long distance Bell Telephone. A 3 minute talk cost only 20 cents. Call "long Distance.                        Dames of the Revaluation The Dames of the Revolution is an American Society organized in 1896 and composed of women above the age of 18 years, of good moral character, who are descended in their own right from an ancestor who assisted in establishing American Independence during the War of the Revolution. It s main purpose is to foster the spirit of patriotism.                    War on Reckless Drivers of Automobiles New York City-There is no mistake about it this time, public indignation against the "Scorchers" and "Joyriders" is thoroughly aroused and they are going to be vigorously delt with. The newly formed Highways protective Assoc. and the "Automobile Club of America" representing some and responsible owners and drivers of automobiles are prepared to aide in prosecuting offenders. So much for the offenders when cough, and the arrangements for catching them are more wide spread and complete than ever before. As a result of the organization of the "special squad" of policeman mounted on bicycles, motor wheels, and some in automobiles. Our town keeps growing. Tom Orr is building a residence and will soon move in. He will operate the Blacksmith shop. Last Sunday night Miss Geneva Harper died at the home of her mother two miles north of here, She was taken ill the week of her fathers death and lingered along until her death Sunday night researched and submitted CB Glover

"Today in Fayetteville" January 5, 1917

Another look into Fayette Co. Past:                                 THE FAYETTEVILLE NEWS                                   January 5, 1917                                      LOCAL NEWS   The holidays passed so quietly that we hardly realized it was Christmas. The new year is with us and we should try with more zeal and courage to make it a brighter and better year than the one just past.   Several kind-hearted people of the county help to brighten the lives of the old people at the county farm Christmas, by remembering them with gifts of wearing apparel and fruits, which was highly appreciated.                                         EAST SIDE   This part of town has undergone a considerable change. Some families moved out and others moved in. Mrs JS Millsapps moved to a farm 6 miles west of town and Mr. WH Tidwell lmoved into the house formerly occupied by her. Mr JR Jackson moved to a farm four miles eaast of Jonesboro, and Mr. Bogan Farrer has moved into our midst. We welcome good people in our town.   Miss Anna Ruth Murphy returned to school at Milledgeville last Wednesday   Marcelus Kendrick is at Mr. B Thorntons and is just recovering form a case of measles.                HOME GARDENING CUTS DOWN BILLS   "A real garden", says Mr. Hastings, president of the Southeasten Fair Association and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, properly prepared and planted,  and kept planted throughout the season, will help mor to decrease store bills than anything else the farmer can do.  There are lots of what I term 'one planting' gardens. Gardens with a few struggling rows of beans, a few dozen cabbages and tomato plants, with some watermelon off in one corner, but thats not real gardening any more than a youngsters first drawing of a cat or a dog on his slate, is fine art. Our southern folks generally dont take the garden seriously when as a matter of fact the  right kind of a garden, containing a full line of vegetables and kept busy all season, is reasonably sure of furnishing at least half the living of the family. Submitted CB Glover

Today in Fayetteville, January 12, 1906

Join me in an interesting look into Fayetteville, Georgias' past.                     The Fayetteville News                                    Friday, January 12,1906                             WEDDING DATE IS SET   The President and Mrs Roosevelt have announced the wedding of Miss Roosevelt to Representative Nicholas Longworth of Cincinnati.  The wedding will occur on Sat, Feb 17th at 12:00 noon in the East Room of the White House.                                        Local News   Prof. W. L. Gilbert opened school at this place last Monday with 33 pupils. Considering the inclemency of the weather we think 33 is a good opening. Mr Arthur Stinchcomb and wife have moved from their former home in Shakerag to the place where Mr Berry  lived near Fayetteville. We are glad to have them as neighbors again.   The Adams Comedy Company, a traveling troop, headed by Capt. C. L. Adams, of the Texas Rangers, CSA, aged 76, and who carries a cross of honor as a UCV is in town for a performance tonight at institute hall. He was Capt. of the Texas rangers at the age of 34, and served through the Confederate War. He is now active and remarkably stout for a man  76 years old.   Dr G. W. Walls says that his father is growing weaker every day.   Mr John G Minter was quite sick at his home six miles south of town. Dr Lester says he is better at present. many friends wish him a speedy recovery.   Complied by CB Glover