14 May 1905
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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1905
Page
1
The week features a remarkable sale of new wash fabrics at nine cents each, with sizes from 12 to 15 cents. Bright lawns, sheer baptistes, and dotted patterns flood the racks as 2,500 yards of mid summer fabrics tempt over 300 women with exceptionally low prices.
Our white linen suits attract attention as orders pour in. We offer 750 linen suits at 4.50 and 10.00 suits at 7.50, plus 30 inch linen and Belfast linen finish yardage at reduced prices. A maker’s 20 percent reduction enables 500 linen suits at 3.50, with 34 inch linen lawn yardage at 15 cents.
Michael Brothers Co conducts a major clearance of ladies shirt waists skirts and hats with fall in prices across all sizes and styles including Linen and Silk shirt waists and walking skirts to clear stock.
In the wake of the Holbrook murder, Oconee county residents vow to avoid lynching but will not tolerate insolent talk by Black residents. Two unidentified men were beaten by a white delegation for remarks suggesting further attacks, with authorities warning such talk will be punished.
L Wagner a wholesale druggist of Richmond Virginia reports a severe sciatic rheumatism attack lasting about two months. He credits Mystic Cure for Rheumatism with his recovery after doctors prescriptions failed. The testimonial emphasizes speedy relief and acknowledges prior medical ineffectiveness.
Tomorrow night opens a week of what promises to be the best repertoire of plays at the Athens opera house. The Payton Sisters and their company present the melo drama "Two Nights in Rome" with costumes and gowns on display. The cast includes old favorites and new additions, ensuring a first class performance. Between acts, high class vaudeville artists form a distinct feature with the show.
Watkinsville Ga May 15 efforts focus on fastening Holbrook murder on guilty parties. Twelve negroes jailed with several arrested for whisky thefts and gambling. Calico and snuff stolen in Holbrook store. white neighbors warned. Jail guarded nightly. two suspects whipped. Also notices matinees and a local advertisement blend into the item.
Dr C A Young of Chicago arrives in Athens to lead daily and Sunday meetings on evangelical Christianity. He will preach Sunday morning on Jesus Our Ideal and Sunday evening on Rock of Ages with sessions each day this week.
This afternoon at 3.30 o'clock the Oconee Street Methodist Sunday school holds memorial services for the late Rev Ellison D Stone founder and longtime superintendent. A program includes resolutions a biographical sketch and talks by acquaintances with an open invitation for remarks. Citizens of Athens are urged to attend.
Lemon City resident C B Wainwright writes manufacturers that Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy works better when mixed in hot water and drunk. He claims the effect is doubled and rapid, reaching the stomach instantly. The product is sold by H R Palmer Sons and W J Smith.
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