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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1910

Page

3

Rheney the Forger Escapes Clarke County Jail

W C Rheney alias W G Reed convicted forger escaped Clarke County jail by sawing the front cell door and corridor bars with a hack saw. Sheriff Jackson hunts him. grand jury probes aid and letters he left exposing motive to support his children and pay back banks and firms.

W. C. Rheney W. G. Reed Clarke County Rheney Athens Georgia National Bank Wingfield Bros. Co Biberton Texas Brand Andrew Brown Union Point Anderson Dad Ben Burton Brigham Benton Lenton Jackson Mr. Jackson Sec

Unclear Bill Leads to Potential Trial After Sentence

A man facing a bill and possible trial after completing his current sentence is also suspected of similar misconduct in Elberton.

Bill Elberton

Speeding Machines Terrify Chicago Street Scene

Chicago on April 16 faces rising dangers from joyriding motorists and heavy trucks. Authorities push strict police enforcement after reckless driving incidents, including a fatal bridge crash and a case where a chauffeur struck a child. The Loop's congestion worsens with multiple crossing directions at Randolph and Fifth, and Memorial Day will see veterans recounting past battles.

Jackson Boulevard Chicago Forevermo Loop Randolph Street Fifth Avenue

Pretty Children's Dresses At Low Prices In Athens

A sale notice highlights English percale dresses for children ages 6 to 14 in blue and white with blue trim. Prices range from $1.25 to $1.50, emphasizing neat and stylish garments in the department for Children's Wear.

Athens Our Department For Children’s Wear

Silk rain capes for children in multi colors

All ages silk rain capes with hood offered for spring and summer use. Described in gray and blue options, priced from 4.99 to 7.50.

Childrens Wash Sailor Suits For Ages Six To Fourteen

A selection of Peter Thompson and Sailor Style wash fabrics for boys ages 6 to 14. Styles include Eagles and Stars with embroidered details. Priced from 4 1 2 to 6 1 2 dollars.

Peter Thompson

Children’s White Wool Sailor Suits Hit Fashion Note

Ad highlights white wool sailor suits for girls in a range of prices from $6.50 to $10.00. Also promotes navy blue regulation suits for misses priced from $7.50 to $15.00. Emphasizes girlish appeal and stylish look of serge and white fabrics.

Children's Sailor Suits at 1.75 Dollars

A tonic sale item offers children's sailor suits priced at 1.75 dollars. Made of natural linen with a solid blue bias edge on the collar and cuffs, featuring a blue tie and a full plaited skirt.

Gingham Dresses and Hats On Sale for Schoolgirls

A large assortment of gingham dresses in new plaids, pink with black piping, priced at 2.50. Blue French Dress of English Reps at 3.50. Tomorrow an extensive line of hats for schoolgirls to 1.60. Various children's fabrics include ginghams 9 to 15 cents and madras 15 to 20 cents with low quality equivalents.

Madras India Lawn

Linen Coat Suits for Misses All Ages at $8.50

Misses linen coat suits offered in Norfolk and tailored styles for all ages. White with blue piping, natural linen with dark rose piping, or Copenhagen blue with white piping. Prices start at $8.50.

Copenhagen

Handkerchiefs for Children Advertisement

Local shop promotes white bordered linen handkerchiefs for children with options including initialed varieties. No minimum purchase required. customers may buy a single handkerchief or a dozen as desired.

Little Folks Dresses Ages 2 to 5 Years Featured

An advertisement promotes a large assortment of Little Folks dresses for ages 2 to 5 with prices starting at 91.265 and rising to 3.50. Fabrics include Indian and Persian lawn with embroidery and lace, offering varying trimmings from simple to French band embroidery. Also advertised are new children’s hair ribbons and wide decorative ribbons in multiple colors and prices.

Children’s Dress Sale Highlights Sailor Suits and Parasols

Advertises children's dresses for ages 6 to 14 with prices from $4.50 to $6.50, including Sailor Suits with embroidered collars and plaited skirts, a natural linen dress, English representative dress, and a bargain note. Mentions over 200 new parasols for children priced 25 cents to 2.60.

Little Folks Colored Dresses and Hats for Young Children

A local shop features Little Folks Colored Dresses for ages 2 to 5 in pink light blue and navy with empire and Jong waists trimmed in white. Three-piece sets priced 1.25 1.50 and 1.75. New Frenchy head gear for children ages 1 to 5 promoted as fresh and pretty.

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