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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1916
Page
12
The notice promotes W. T. Collins & Co final clearance with customers still offered broad assortments and surprising prices. It claims purchases have not significantly reduced choices except in a few small assortments and asserts bargains are unequaled this season.
Hundreds of pieces of stylish neckwear reduced to 25c and 50c. Organdies lawns and voiles offered in white and multiple colors. Includes like cut shown here and various fabrics. This sale highlights affordable fashion accessories for all shoppers.
Stunning new fall dresses feature taf feta charmeuse messaline and Latin loveliness. Models display prices at 12.50 14.75 and 17.50 with a range of pretty styles for selection.
A catalog showcases 250 new models across sport styles with features like waffle pique welts gathered backs and yoke effects. Details include pretty sport pockets and button trimmed finishes for varied looks.
The University of Georgia Summer School 1916 graduation class earns Professional Normal Licenses after three years study. About 350 teachers sat state exams for primary elementary and high school licenses while 1060 students attended summer sessions. Notable faculty led grading and chapel assemblies, with the Octagon aiding growth thanks to local support.
About twenty five Athens men of Uniform Rank Geo. B. Davis Camp No. 292 depart with Capt. C. A. Von der Lieth for the Tenth district encampment in Pensacola Florida August 7 to 12. Hartwell and Atlanta companies join in special coaches. Athens has historically won top district honors under Von der Lieth. The list includes Capt. C. A. Von der Lieth First Sgt. F. H. Parr and twenty others.
Foster Jarrett of Barrett Street and Julian Clemens near Eppsbridge were arrested by city police yesterday morning on suspicion of passing forged checks bearing the signature of H. Cutler. The checks were passed on E. H. Dorsey H. R. Palmer & Sons Griffeth Implement Co and other local firms. A hearing is planned for tomorrow with a chance to explain or face formal charges.
John Lewis Doster was arrested yesterday morning on a warrant from Oconee county and found to be wanted locally. He is charged with taking shirts from Mr. Campbell's automobile. shirts with the laundry mark were found at his home. Willie Barton was fined $2 for riding a bicycle without a light after failing to recognize a plainclothes officer.
Astoria New York Mrs John A Koenig recounts years of illness with back pain and fatigue. She avoided surgery after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and regained strength, eating breakfast with her husband again. The Pinkham laboratory reports many similar letters advising avoiding unnecessary operations.
Train No. 50 departs at 8:80 a m with 52 at 4:00 p m and 56 at 4:30 p m Sunday only. Arrivals include No. 51 at 12:30 p m daily except Sunday and No. 53 at 9:30 p m with No. 57 at 12 m Sunday only.
Train No 2 leaves Athens 7 20 p m and Train No 4 leaves Athens 2 20 p m Train No 1 arrives Athens 11 40 a m Train No 4 arrives Athens 6 40 p m Nos 2 and 4 connect at Belmont for Winder and Monroe and intermediate points with the Georgia Railroad for all points and at Gainesville for Gainesville Northwestern stations and with Southern Railway north and south
Southbound trains No 11 17 5 27 7 10 3 45 and 6 17 p m. Northbound No 30 10 40 a m No 6 6 17 p m No 18 7 45 p m No 12 11 42 p m shown with times and sequence.
Southern Railway releases timetable for Athens Branch with daily departures at 8:20 a m and 1:00 p m and Sunday 3:15 p m. Arrivals listed as 12:40 p m and 6:60 p m plus daily except Sunday 9:45 a m. Information via H B Williams and E Shelton phone contacts.
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