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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1909
Page
6
Mrs Compton a woman once rumored to be married to a killer in Athens died after being struck by a train near Macon The Banner learned from Cora Booth who knew her as a girl The husband’s penitentiary sentence was for complicity in a murder not the Athens killings Her past included Elbert county roots and a hard life, with burial in Elbert county after transportation hopes faded.
A Chamberlain's Salve is praised as an excellent healing salve for burns sores sore nipples and chapped hands. It claims instant pain relief and minimal scarring unless the burn is severe. Price 25 cents. Available from H. R. Palmer & Sons Warren J. Smith & Bro Orr Drug Co E C Mc Evoy L P Canning.
Atlanta April 3 Captain W H Harrison known as Tip, a veteran of Gordon’s division, endorses Pennsylvania veterans’ call for a Gettysburg survivors reunion within years. Georgia sent many troops and losses, with hundreds of veterans still able to travel, as Georgia units including Anderson’s brigade and Seecings’ brigade fought at Gettysburg.
Exquisite model trench bis ven lace yoke details. Describes a white pink light blue lavender dress with Irish lace trims, gathered flounce, Val lace panels, high lace collar and dainty sleeve tucks. Listed value ten dollars. sale price six dollars and fifty cents.
The shop promotes a broad hat assortment for youths and Misses Easter hats with prices from 50 cents to 2 dollars and upwards. Standout styles are highlighted as smart and stylish, inviting customers to visit tomorrow to view the range.
Hats for young ladies who care about appearance are the shop’s specialty. The department highlights new, distinctive hats with many exquisite styles priced from five to ten dollars and up, with no two alike.
Hats for Mama showcases sensible shapes with no frills and reasonable prices. New arrivals described include options at 3.60, 5.00, 6.50, 7.50 dollars along with 0.38, 0.50, 0.75, and 1.00 dollar or more. The hats arrived yesterday and will be displayed tomorrow for the first time.
About eight thousand yards of Embroidery in this sale. It is advisable to come early to get the best values. Prices are listed by table with various 8c to 75c pieces and a recommended quick purchase.
An ad notes Easter parasols to update outfits with costume use and ornamental styles. New stock ranges from 1.25 to 15 dollars with many attractive pieces priced at 2.50 and 3.50. Shoppers can find parasols that match their dresses.
Local merchants announce fresh supply of ribbed vests in 12 1-2 and 15 cent sizes. Scarcity noted as another hundred dozen units arrive. buyers urged to take what they want at seven cents each.
A compact notice touts school stationery offers including pencils pens penholders or er pens at 3 cents, box paper with envelopes at 7 cents, and ink tablets or examination pads at 3 cents this week.
Michael's introduces Violet Toilet Water at 48 cents before Easter and Violet Powder at 12 cents. New Easter neckwear arrived yesterday, offered as affordable accessories.
A Monday to Saturday sale advertises a memorable week of bargains with items on tables, some selling out quickly. Shoppers are urged to check lists, note table numbers, and plan visits across the week for best selections.
Table One features silk colored taffeta in durable colors, priced regularly at 73 cents. Before Easter the price drops to 39 cents, with several hundred yards of fabric available.
The report details brigades from Georgia and other states attached to Longstreet and Hill in the 1863 battle. It lists regiments and losses for Semmes Wofford Anderson Bennings Gordon Coles Wright and Thomas plus cavalry and artillery units. The text notes the battle occurred July 1 through 3, 1863, and the fiftieth anniversary would be in 1913, with survivor crowds foreseen. It also references unrelated items about Theodore Roosevelt’s Naples visit and an Niagara accident warning about kidneys postdated notices.
Mrs Bowen sought a court injunction to bar Thomason from disposing of property until the suit outcome. Judge Brand denied the injunction. Attorneys A C Stone J H Felker represented the plaintiff and F C Foster R L Cox represented the defendant. The state vs Richardson murder case new trial denied. Other Brand cases postponed. Thomason formally appeared for damages claim following the acquittal in Walton county mur der trial. Foley Kidney Remedy ad promotes kidney health and drugstore availability.
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