12 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1905
Page
1
Special notice announcing new high class cotton dress fabrics made in Great Britain and France. It highlights French organdies French ginghams mercerized ginghams lustral veils Irish linens dot Swisses French Swisses oxford cheviots batistes and dimities in bright novel patterns.
A display of the latest laces including Italion Vals Round Thread Vals Point de Paris Orientals Torchons and genuine Irish Cluny in prices from 4 cents to 1.50 a yard. Extra special values in embroideries are highlighted this week.
Readable ad notes multiple colors of Taffeta Silks offered at 75 cents per yard with emphasis on broad color range and bargain pricing.
Mr. Linton Williams dies at his Hull-area home in what observers describe as a mysterious incident. The pistol lies on the floor with no powder marks on the head, fueling debate over whether the death was accidental or foul play. A nearby witness heard the shot and found Williams in night clothes in a pool of blood. Funeral services were held at his father Ben B. Williams’s home with Rev. W. M. Colle officiating.
Mr. A L Hull will speak to the YMCA mens meeting this afternoon at 4 oclock. The association invites city men to attend. The Choral Charity is at 3:19. A full attendance is requested. refreshments by Secretary Forbes at 3 oclock.
Atlanta reports Hon Clark Howell responds to Col J H Estill noting Estill predicts corporations will dominate the race and railroads align with Howell Howell defends his record opposing railroad burdens and tax measures while Estill is portrayed as anti-corporation in past votes Howell asserts consistency in his support for revenue measures and franchise tax battles.
The article notes Mayor John F. Rhodes of Commerce mourns the death of his father James M. Rhodes, an eighty five year old Jackson County landmark. It recounts Rhodes’s remarks on his campaign schedule and a clash over Colonel Estill in the coming race.
Norfolk man C Rivenbark Jr reports severe knee burn healed without scar after using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. Ad promotes the salve as a universal healer for wounds. Sold by R Palmer & Sons druggists with local listings and a Florida outlet mentioned.
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