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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1912
Page
2
Friday social notes list Georgia Auburn frame and Saturday Georgia Auburn game along with Little Misses Marrion and Janet Fortson egg hunt. The Dreams Ahead poetry contemplates purpose faith and enduring striving guiding life through storms and hope. A birthday cake scene precedes fashion musings on dressing well urging simple age appropriate style and avoidance of ultra trends.
The article recalls a cheerful celebration at Princess Avenue as Margaret Thompson hosted her fifth birthday party. Friends played lawn games and enjoyed dainty refreshments amid peach blossoms and spring flowers, with the young hostess charming guests throughout the afternoon.
Easter is the time to buy new clothes and this shop offers full lines of the latest styles. Featuring Prince Albert and English Walking Frocks as well as Semi-Dress Sack Suits, the store promotes early shopping and stylish options.
Smart single and double breasted suits in black blue brown and gray with plain and fancy patterns. New derbies grey felts and silk hats from a top New York maker. Four in hands ascots and bows in rich silks for Easter wear. Grey suede English walking gloves and white fancy shirts in linen madras silk and Mannel. Oynx brand exclusive colors and collars highlighted.
A satirical note mocks fashion excesses in a rural town while Athens hosts Easter events. Lucy Cobb Kindergarten plans an Easter party and Missionary Day activities unfold at the First Baptist Sunday School with a call for generous giving. An Easter egg hunt on the courthouse lawn features colored eggs, refreshments, and games for Athens youth. The suffragette play How the Vote Was Won is advertised at the Colonial Theatre, with Miss Susie Davison credited for posters. A Gainesville reader reports Edgar B. Dunlap’s success in a University debate, honoring his family. Local society columns list visitors, residents in town, and upcoming engagements across Athens and surrounding areas.
Mr J F Tibbetts the Southern Manufacturing Company manager returned to Athens from a north and west business tour with W T Bryan and Billups Phinizy and extended his trip to Cincinnati visiting friends He arrived in time for the bond election to support the campaign Also Chamberlains Cough Remedy advertised as a cure for coughs and colds and a near beer license notice from John Petropoli & Co listing a March 22 1912 date for application at 185 Washington Street for colored customers
Athens gains new residents each week with W. F. Bishop moving from Anthony to settle and invest several thousand dollars in local property. Mrs. A. Ben Conway returns home after surgery at St Mary's Hospital. A Bavarian jewelry firm outfits workers and launder clothes to recover any gold or jewel particles.
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