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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1906
Page
13
A vintage ad from the Globe Racket Store announces large size Pure California Lambs Wool Blankets valued at 5.00 per pair, priced at 59 cents for early buyers. The listing includes the 37-8 9c 39c¢ style pricing and emphasizes a bargain on a bulk textile item.
Short local ads list homes for sale and wanted personnel including dry goods salesmen and a two-horse farm near the city. Also notes on brick for sale, lost items, and various jobs with pay offers. The writeups mention shop calls, photography lessons, and a carnival fair with attractions and nightly programs in Athens.
Last night police raided a crowd of negroes behind Mr Jas S King’s residence where gambling was suspected. Eight men Henry Cheney John Norman Monroe Brown Jim Osborne Henry Casey Tom Jones John Philips and Claude Sims were arrested for disorderly conduct and will face the mayor's court.
Children under 13 may guess nearest to the paid admission total for Thursday’s fair. A display wagon will be shown and kids under 8 can guess too. Contest ends Wednesday night with Friday winner announcement. Builders Supply Co and Lucas Tinténd Gloss Paint promoted.
The Athens shop announces clothes made in the city fitted and finished with utmost attention to detail. Moore & Keene advertise style and high workmanship and claim the only woolens stock in Athens. Altering is a specialty at Wanderléith building on College Ave.
Miss Asenath Dorsey, one of the oldest and most highly esteemed women in this city, lies at the point of death at the home of her sister Mrs. John E. Talmadge Sr. on Prince Street. Dorsey has been ill several days with pneumonia, and grave fears are entertained for her recovery due to her advanced age.
Mrs Swann remains near death at home on Barrow street in this city. Yesterday afternoon she was considered beyond hope of recovery and relatives awaited the moment of dissolution. She has long been a resident of Athens and many friends hope for her restoration.
A factory ad and community notices discuss quitting coffee for Postum citing improved health and reduced heartburn. The text includes a testimonial from an Iowa woman and a call to request the Postum book and a brief union resolution honoring Ford Williams.
Messrs H W Nicholes and Harry Epting are conducting a splendid novelty business in this city under the firm name Nicholes and Epting. Their many friends wish them success in their new venture.
The sellers transfer their interest in the Deadwyler Ingle Laundry to Messrs Parks Hosey and W Nelms. All debts will be paid by the new firm and all accounts are payable to the new firm. A local drug ad promotes exodol for dyspepsia from Orr Drug Co.
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