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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1903
Page
3
Davison and Lowe announce a week of new shipments featuring special values across departments. Store officials say customers will find reduced prices on a wide range of merchandise and new arrivals highlighted in weekly promotions.
A long irregular sales list advertises Quilts Napkins Towels and various fabrics at 23 cents to 40 percent under regular stock. It includes mercerized waist cloth lawns damasks and cretonnes with prices from 10 to 25 cents, closing out lots in embroidery ginghams and linens. Also offers trunks umbrellas shoes and Queen Quality footwear with sale prices and new school shoes.
Five cents per yard prints and lawns offered 100 yard pieces of gingham and white goods. bargain counter closeout. Skirts and waist sets priced at 84.95 per suit, with cheaper values. Caps for boys and girls in sizes, prices 15 to 35 cents. New lines include suitings, shirt waist sets, belt pins, buckles, pins, beads, hair ornaments, and combs.
Sept 5. Turkish officials lean away from war while unrest grows among military elements and certain Muslim civilians. The Sultan’s gift of coats to troops and appeals for public donations amplify tension as local papers inflame Muslims with reports of Bulgarian incidents. Diplomatic views and a pivotal meeting with Francis Joseph loom over reforms. US Consul Rawendal cites Beirut turmoil and an earlier Magelssen attack, noting an arrest of a 16-year-old boy and concerns over insecurity.
GC W Cooper declares his bid for alderman from the first ward subject to Democratic party action. The statement outlines official intent and party linkage for the election.
London reports from Salonica describe a bloodless seizure of Neveska by Bulgarian forces on August 25 and its reoccupation by Turkish troops on August 27. About 200 Turks faced the surprise, 40 surrendered, others fled unarmed. The prisoners aided in moving captured arms to the mountains, were not harmed, and later used for carries. Citizens feared Kru shevo excesses but Turkish conduct at Neveska and Kissura.
The ad extols DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as superior to counterfeits and substitutes. W. B. Ledbetter of Shreveport reports one box cured him after other remedies failed. It promises relief for blind bleeding itching and protracted conditions and claims no equal remedy. sold by all druggists.
Ambassador Donetan reports Constantinople embassies at constant risk from agitators and fanatics but no marine landing indicated. Guardships kept by Turkey and other powers, with Machias possible for guard duty. crossing the Dardanelles considered a Turkish issue. Turkish train blown up near Nevagne. many soldiers reported killed per Auto nomye. Familiar stomach remedy ad ends with price and seller notes.
The Southern Railway Company will sell weekend tickets from Aug 22 to Sept 2 to Mt Airy Georgia at a single fare for the round trip. Tickets valid on trains from Athens departing 12 15 p m and 5 60 p m Saturdays with return the Tuesday after sale. W Sizer GA
The Republican reports Governor Peabody received an anonymous letter threatening assassination if he deployed state troops to restore order in Cripple Creek during the miners' strike. A special train carrying the first contingent of the national guard arrived at Gillette after route changes amid rumors of interference, but the journey proceeded without incident.
Oyster Bay, Sept. 5. After a thwarted attempt by a madman to reach the president, Secret Service officers here have been increased and more additions may follow. The president and party depart for Syracuse tomorrow for a Labor Day address with strict security and no public reception planned.
William Lafare, a rancher from near the Dolores River, rode into Grand Junction and told the sheriff he shot and killed neighbor T. T. Massey after Massey fired three shots. Lafare said Massey used his two children as shields, prompting Lafare to shoot in what he calls self defense. The Walton News notes recent improvements in its presentation.
A Tageblatt dateline from Berlin quotes tension with Bulgaria and potential Turkish actions near the frontier. The piece then shifts to a detailed naturist digest on venomous snakes. It explains cobra and viperoid classifications, attack methods, venom effects, and survival odds with antitoxin and timing considerations.
Fire broke out at the Reacat hotel at 10 o'clock this morning and caused less than 3140 dollars in damage. All 30 guests escaped uninjured. The origin is unknown. The building was partially ruined and Chas's theater nearby remained undamaged.
A bedridden veteran named J J Haven of Versailles Ohio suffered kidney disease and destitution until he used Electric Bitters. He reports restored health and rapid improvement, praising the remedy as best for liver and kidney troubles and bowel complaints. Sold by J Smith & Bro and H B Palmer.
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