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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1902

Page

6

Prince of Wales Invited to America Visit Nears Announcement

New York April 5 high diplomatic circles report plans for a visit by the Prince of Wales to the United States. Washington forwards the proposal with royal sanction said, aiming to dedicate the New York Chamber of Commerce building. Officials expect a formal announcement soon and a US tour under chamber auspices possibly starting in October.

New York Prince of Wales United States London The Times Washington Edward New York Chamber of Commerce Royal Household Choate J. Pierpont Moran Morgan New York Stock Exchange Chamber of Commerce Chamber Emeror William France

Cotton mill strike at Augusta threatens 10000 jobs

Augusta Ga April 7 eight hundred hands at the King Cotton Mill go on strike for a ten percent wage increase. If not settled by Tuesday night all mills in Augusta Aiken Vandalia Warren ville Bath Langley and Clearwater may close, throwing about 10000 workers out of work. The dispute follows talks with a chamber of commerce committee and a planned arbitration.

Augusta King Cot Fall River Cera King Mill Manufacturers’ Association Aiken Vandlage Warrenville Bath Langley Clearwater Vaila Chamber of Commerce Red Men's Hall

Fatal quarrel ends in Klean death near Traders Hill

Four G McLean is killed by Frank Robinson on a public road near Traders Hill Folkston Ga after a dispute over remarks. Robinson fired a double barrow shotgun at close range. McLean a prominent Mason and farmer. No arrest yet. Monument dedication to Leonidas Polk planned in Marietta on April 10 at 2 pm.

G. McLean Frank Robinson Traders Hill Folkston J. Q McLean Robinson Polk Marietta Georgia Leonidas Polk OM Morris Ping Mountain Polls

Haytien Rebellion Grows as Jacmel Is Seized

On April 7 in Port-au-Prince revolutionists led by General Nicolaus Baptiste attacked Jacmel on Hayti s south coast. They captured the town for 24 hours releasing prisoners, then retreated to the hills with arms and ammunition. Two were killed and several wounded in the fighting. Crete-a-Pierot sailed for Jacmel with arms while Minister of War V Guillaume dispatched troops. All quiet at present.

Port-au-Prince Hayti Revolutioniste Nicolaus Baptiste Jacmal Jacmel Crete-a-Pierot V. Quillaume

Fire sweeps Cottage Grove block in Chicago blaze

A large fire on Cottage Grove avenue Chicago drove thirty people into the street and destroyed a row of frame buildings between North street and Oakwood boulevard. The loss was placed at 20000. Affected residents included Hetty Green as an owner. Six Willische family members and two Lennard brothers were rescued from the second floor by ladder as stairways burned.

Chicago Cottage Grove Avenue North Street Oakwood Boulevard Oakland National Bank Hetty Green Willische Lennard

Fire devastates half Chesterton business district

A Sunday night blaze in Chesterton Indiana destroyed half the town's business district including the post office and a hotel. Fire crews from South Bend LaPorte aided by special train failed to arrive before control. Loss estimated between 56000 and 160000 dollars as the entire population joined the effort.

Chesterton Ind South Bend LaPorte

Mozley Lemon Elixir touted as remedy for many ailments

An old advertisement touts Mozley s Lemon Elixir as a cure for biliousness constipation and appendicitis indigestion nervous disorders sleeplessness and heart failure claiming it is made from lemon juice and other tonics. It features endorsements from L J Alldred and Mrs S A Salem and notes limited bottle sales and a later brief foreign trade line.

Mogsley H. Mosley Atlanta

Tragic shooting and arson in Tuscumbia fallout

In Tuscumbia Alabama on April dates a Black fugitive Will Reynolds fatally wounded Sheriff Charles Gassaway and mortally wounded several others after a confrontation at his home. A four hour gun battle followed with a house fire set to extinguish him. Three died and many were injured as townsfolk watched a large response from Florence and Sheffield.

Tuscumbia Ala Will Reynolds Bob Wallace Hugh Jones Sherif Charles Gassaway Will Gassaway Simpson Wheeler Rifles Florence Sheffield Chattanooga Saya Sheriff Gassaway P. A. Prout Jesse Davis Payne Finney Dea Perado

Death of Prominent Mayfield Businessman at 29

Sunday afternoon at his Pu laski street home died Mr Mayfield a prominent local businessman after a long tuberculosis illness. He was 29, married fourteen months to Beulah Moon, leaving a wife and three month old baby. The death bed scene united his wife and parents in prayer as Rev Troy Beatty and J T Daves conducted the service. Interment was in Oconee cemetery. Unclaimed letters for the week ending April 6 1963 list many residents including John Bates Tonie Carter and others. P M W Fleming signs the notice.

Pulaski Street of Mayfield Mayfield Ra Ptt Tar Soir Misa Beulah Moon Reve Troy Beatty J. T. Daves Beatty Misees Helen Livy Carlton Mr. Daves

New Dress Goods Showfront with Voiles and Canvas Weaves

The store displays the season’s new dress fabrics including Voiles Eta mines Canvas Weaves Vamiso Battist in leading shades. Spring weight Ladies’ Cloth offered, with 850 yards Cream Albatross at 35c, the 50c grade ideal for shirt waists.

White Lawn Goods and Fabrics Price List

A reader’s advertisement lists white lawn at 8 to 10 cents per yard with various yardage amounts and related fabrics. It notes muslin and dimities from 5 cents upward, and displays a range of Parisian and Indian lawns, organdies, nainsooks, and Swiss dots, with prices to one dollar per yard.

Wash Goods Bargain Line with Wide Percales and Silks

1000 yds wide Percales 5c and 1000 yds Ginghams 74c. One case wide Madras Shirting 12c. One case Irish Ginghams 10c. Full line silk finish and Mercerized Wash Goods for shirts and dresses. 200 Ladies' Umbrellas with silver and pearl handles 95c. Large selection of umbrellas and parasols for ladies, children, and men.

Madras

Wide line of Printed Wash Goods in the city

1000 yds Lawns at 5c and 10c, 50 Cord Battist at 84c, 350 pes Irish Dimities at 10c. Imported Battit Madras Dimities Zephyr Cloths. Mercerized Foulards Grass and Silk Linens and Suitings featured in a large display.

Battit Madras Dimities Zephyr

Special Offerings on Linen Goods and Fabrics

Special offerings list Linen Colored Lawn at 12 cents, Linen Pants Cloth at 10 cents, Linen Suiting at 160 and Skirtings at 150, with extras like Mad ras Skirting and Chambrays at 8 cents. Also Sea Island fabric and Hematitched N akins discounted at 25 cents on the dollar versus value.

Sea Island

Special Matting Sale This Week at Davison & Lowes

Large shipment of mats and trunks in all sizes and grades. Printed Dimi ties five cents per yard. Jap and China lace curtains in varied prices. Over 600 rugs received in all qualities. Davison and Lowe's advertises house furnishings at discount.

China Davison & Lowe's

Hosiery and Accessories Offer Wide Range in City Store

Our Hosiery stock has no superior, with a large line of ladies, children's and men's stockings in many prices. Also laces, veils, gloves, ammonia, soap, windor ties, tooth brushes, combs, hair brushes, purses, Jap folding fans, silk fans, belts, jewelry, ribbons, and P.N. weights.

Silks and fabrics sale with diverse corded wash bilkas

A local shop advertises a wide fabric and textile sale featuring Corded Wash Bilka in black, white, and colors, along with Dregs Bilks, Armures, Taffetas, Crape de Chine, and Pou de Loire. Prices range from 5 to 60 cents per yard for fabrics and from 75 cents to $5 for white quilts, with various linens, cambrics, muslins, and sheets also offered at bundled bargain prices.

Ffrenadines Armures Crape de Chines Taffetas Pou de Loire

New Dress Trimmings and Shoes at Davison and Lowe's

Black goods, etamines and cheviots in fresh stock arrive with newest dress trimmings, laces and embroideries. Queen Quality shoes praised as best fitting and stylish, offered in low and high cuts with new slippers arriving. customers urged to shop at Davison and Lowe's for satisfaction.

Davison & Lowe's

Milinery Department Promotes Style in City Shop

The shop advertises a top millinery department with stylish hats for women, girls, and children, claiming no equal in the south and emphasizing up-to-date designs and the wearer’s good looks.

Ghliktren

Closing Out Line on Glassware and Bam Boo Furniture

Closing out sale offers china and glassware including cups saucers dishes goblets at manufacturers cost. Also Bam boo furniture screens and screen frames available in the clearance listing.

Nice

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