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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1906
Page
5
Davison Nicholson Co promotes window shades curtains mats and lace goods with free hanging and layaway services. A broad department feature includes damask upholstery table covers and a wide hosiery and apparel lineup. Special weekly bargains include 1000 yards lace trims and reduced price skirts and womens wear.
The city reports ongoing paving on Clayton Street between Hull and Aphily streets. Crews completed BF improvement work and now advance asphalt paving, aiming to ease heavy traffic and support local business activity.
City hall reports seek quarterly information from widows of veterans and veterans drawing state pensions. Tax Receiver Dorsey asks widows and veterans to provide required data to complete state tabulation. Original DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve ad also appears with cure claims for various ailments.
Clarke county prepares a summer jury revision to update lists. Officials will remove deceased or moved names and add new eligible citizens. The process aims for a more accurate, satisfactory jury roster once completed.
The city’s new rock crusher begins work at the Milledge Avenue area quarry. City Engineer plans rapid macadamizing to support street improvements and pave the southern avenue as work proceeds.
The Baptist church hosts Mr Upshaw from Golden Age for a 11 o'clock talk on Christian Education. Those familiar with Upshaw expect a strong, uplifting message. The Atlanta editor will speak as part of the morning program, inviting all to attend.
In a May speech from Tam on, Ga, Col J J Estill reports strong South Georgia backing and plans to intensify attacks on Hoke Smith over railroad rate fights. He cites voter enthusiasm, local opposition, and efforts to register supporters as he travels districts and campaigns. He notes Atlanta's interest in fair rates and warns of broader political maneuvers. The piece also mentions deaths from appendicitis and promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills.
A reader endorses Foley's Kidney Cure to protect kidney health, claiming kidney disease would have cost a man his life. Oscar Bowman of Lebanon Kentucky also attests to a permanent cure and urges early use by all.
An incident in Athens ends with a negro man fined for disorderly conduct and removing items from a home. He was restrained by city authorities after locking the house for the night and was later brought before the mayor. The case involved police intervention and a police court hearing.
The Boys Band of the Georgia Industrial Home will give a program this afternoon at three oclock in the Y M C A. The audience is invited to attend the event featuring Grand processional March Silver Trumpets by Viviani selections from Faust and Gounod plus solo and trombone pieces. Rev J R Gunn will give an address and the Home manager outlines the event as a strong musical program with titles including Onward Christian Soldiers and God be with you. Postscript includes a brief note about a Riverton postmaster being robbed and a testimonial for Electric Bitters and Kennedy laxative products.
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