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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1909

Page

6

Full pardon sought for Gordon Bailey in Macon case

Special from Atlanta March 27 reports Governor Laith considering a full pardon or commutation for Gordon Bailey a young white man convicted in Macon on prohibition charges. Bailey pleaded guilty was fined or jailed. His supporters cite illness in a dying brother and need to send him to New Mexico. opponents note prior trouble and flagrant violation. The prison commission declined to recommend clemency citing judge and solicitor. Bailey’s wife appealed for mercy hoping for release.

A. H. Ulm Atlanta Laith Gordon Bailey Macon Bailey Elii Sane Gordon Ws Situa Court Gordon New Mexico Jal T. K. Glenn Atlanta Steel Company National Guard F. L. Palmer Palmer Winder Elberton Guineaville Springfeld Waycross Thornenville Gerview Geo. T. Dat George T. Dallis Pine Ridge Captain Dallis LaGranr Atlante Pension Bureau Ernest E. Dallis The Atlanta Constitution Mixa Carrie Morgan Dal

Special Values in Yardage and Cloth Offerings

A fragmented advertisement lists linen sheeting and long cloth deals with prices per yard and per thousand yards. It mentions Fruit of Loom Bleaching, Cambric, and Cotton Diaper Cloth with special prices, quantities, and approximate worths, though exact figures are garbled.

Center Table Linonette Suitings and Chambrays Sale

A local sale offers 200 yards of Percales Madras and Ginghams at 10 cents, with a table of Linonette suitings and chambrays at 16 cents per yard also discounted to 10 cents this week.

Madras Cinghams

Cotton Suitings Special Offer at 7 1 2 Cents

Advertises 2,000 yards of cotton suitings offered at a special sale price of 7 1 2 cents per yard, discounted from 10 cents. Likely a newspaper ad promoting fabric for sewing and tailoring.

White Goods Specials Feature Low 10 Cent Yard Price

A special counter offers white goods for this week including shirt waists and children's dresses fabrics like lawns oxfords check muslins madras etc each piece priced at 10 cents per yard providing a strong value for fabric purchases for garments.

Madras

Corteal Suitings Sale Provides Ladies Skirt Material

Center Table displays 3000 yards of Corteal Suitings guaranteed not to shrink. The elegant material, valued at 25 cents per yard, is offered now at 15 cents per yard in this special sale.

Unequalled Shirt Waists Sale in Cream and Net

Bargain alert for shirt waists in cream and ecru brus sella net with lace trims. Prices start at five dollars for 250 pieces, with selections at two dollars and fifty cents for 150 to 100 pieces in cream net and China silk. Regular values range from three to seven fifty, offering clear savings.

Just a Word About Suits in Ladies Fashion

Advert shows a broad range of ladies coats and suits with price cuts. Panama and Serge suits offered at discounted prices from 20 to 30 dollars, white lingerie suits, merce rized wash suits, and fashionable drop skirts. Linen sheeting and linens advertised at special sale prices.

Tamise Dresses Offered In Fashionable Shades

Handsome imported Tamise dresses in tans blues rose and greens are priced at 10 dollars and 12 50. These fashionable gowns promise quality and style for smart shoppers.

Attractive Spring Silks Sale Highlights

An advertisement showcasing spring silks at reduced prices features Pongeo 27 inches natural 75 cents and 1.00, Rajah 27 inches in new shades 75c and 1.00, Bagdad Rough Silks 27 inches at 1.00, Shantung Silks 27 inches 1.00, Foulards 69 cents to 1.00 per yard, Polka Lot and Shamrot patterns, plus 1,000 yards of Fancy Taffetas at 50 cents per yard and Stripe Messaline Satin at 1.25 per yard in Raspberry, Wisteria, Rose, Green and Atlantic Blue.

Silk Dresses Displayed in Athens at Various Prices

Silk Suits of Messaline Satin showcased in Athens offering dresses priced from 12.50 to 35.00 dollars. The display emphasizes complete silk collections in latest styles and colors, highlighting value across multiple price points.

Athens

Damask and Lace Specials From Teas and Tables

Very low prices on table damask in short lengths 2 1 2 yards and 3 1 2 yards pieces. Lace specials include 43 000 yards linen or e broderies with 5 1 2c and 7 1 2c per yard values. Table embroideries, edges and inserts priced as 5c to 12 1 2c per yard. Caps and hats for boys and girls in tans browns white and red.

Huck Towels Sale Prices Listed for Bulk Lots

An OCR fragment lists bulk Huck towel lots with unit values: 100 dozen at 1 to 2 cents each, 100 dozen at 12 1/2 cents, valued at 18 cents each, and 75 dozen at 15 cents, valued at 20 cents. The note implies wholesale pricing for textile items.

Linen finished Sheets and Pillow Cases for sale

200 pair Linen finished Sheets full 212 yards selling at 69. 100 dozen Pillow Cases actual value 50e per pair selling at 35e per pair.

Rugs and carpets sale with new colors daily

Rugs! Rugs! stock replenished daily with new colors and patterns to match color schemes. All wool Smyrna 9x12 now 22.50, Extra Heavy Axminster 27.50 now 21.50, Regular Axminster 25.00 now 20.00, Fine 10 wire Top Rug 18.50 now 15.00. Large stock of small rugs Oriental patterns, wool face velvet 27x54 1.49, Tapestry Bug 27x54 0.98.

Window Shades Stock and Roller Guarantee

Promotes a large, complete stock of window shades in all sizes colors and grades. Highlights custom up fits for extra large windows without ordering delays. Claims guaranteed rollers and notes high quality material for the money.

Petrolene Rug Border Sample Promises Hardwood Look

An advertisement touts Petrolene as a new rug border material imitating hardwood. It claims to be harder than cloth and perfectly imitates real wood, suitable for border use around rugs, with flooring costs noted.

Matting Sale Promises Careful Fit and Style

It is matting time and we are fully prepared to help with a range of options. 116 Warp White China Matting $11.50 laid, 116 Warp Colored China Matting $12.50 laid, 190 pound China Matting $11.50 laid, 160 Warp Japan floral $12.50 laid, 360 Warp Japan floral and figured $17.50 laid. Give us a trial.

Japan

Ingrain Carpet Sale at Cost Despite Heavy Stock

Mr. Sweet offers appointments to view a large sample of draperies rigs and carpets with color options and current prices. The seller emphasizes saving money after trying competing products and promises the newest treatments for rooms and plans.

Mr. Sweet

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