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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1911

Page

3

Man Kills Wife Then Dies In Apparent Suicide

In Gainesville Georgia on July 29 A D Green killed his wife with a pistol after a brief separation and planned farewell then turned the gun on himself dying from his wounds. The wife is dying at her father A J Bryant’s home on South Bradford Street. Green, son of farmer W D Green, had been an employee of Bagwell and Gower Co. He fired three shots into his wife, reloaded, and shot himself twice more before placing the pistol in his pocket.

Banner Gainesville A. D Green A. J. Bryant Bradford Street Green Bagwell & Gower Co W. D. Green Hall County

Second Annual Report of Georgia Agricultural Schools

The report by Prof. J S Stewart and Dr Soule notes progress across Georgia's Congressional District Agricultural and Mechanical Schools. It highlights need for equipment and lab expansion, coordination to align with higher education, and outlines the Madison district trustees and staff. The plan allows flexible entry and duration for students to fit agricultural study goals.

Congressional District Agricultural Schools of Georgia J. S. Stewart University of Georgia Soule State Agricultural College Congressional District Agricultural and Mechanical Schools of Georgia Stewart State College of Agriculture Madison A. H. Hodgson Athens Clarke E. A. Copelan Greensboro Greene Franklin County John R. Dortch Carnesville Hart County J. D Mathewson Hartwell Madison County J. Y. Williams Danielsville Elbert Z. A. Tate Overton Oconee G. D. Cook Bishop Oglethorpe C M. Witcher Point Peter Wilkes County J. W. Armstrong Washington Morgan County John Bostwick Bostwick Jasper County Harvie Jordan Monticello Putnam County B. W. Hunt Eatonton

The Last Price on Summer Millinery

Water offered free to shoppers as a lure to hat buyers. Clearout prices slash trims to 1.98 and 2.98 with sets of hats priced much higher in the store. Final push urges customers to snap up bargain headwear before time runs out.

Sensational Wash Goods Sale Promises Ridiculous Prices

A vivid sale notice touts first class wash goods at unprecedented prices. The boastful flyer claims stylish, desirable merchandise and urges quick attendance for dramatic bargains.

Fine Handkerchiefs On Sale At Michael's Store

Another lot of 500 dozen to 6,000 handker ch iefs will go on sale tomorrow. Fine and sheer fabrics offered at 5c each 60c per dozen and 3 dollars for five dozen. No change in price regardless of quantity.

Michael's Free Water Stand Offers Clear Refreshment

A notice announces pure clear water available at Michael's. The offer invites anyone to stop by and drink the refreshing water free of charge.

Michael

Michael's Art Needle Work Catalog Notes

A compact 19th century advertisement lists stamped fashion items with prices. Items include corset sores, gowns, nainsock, stamped handbags in Engilish pique and white, stamped waist flaxen lingerie in white and colors, and a stamped dressing sacque Mile Fleur embroidery priced from 25c to 1.00.

Man Ends Affair With Secret Water Drinking Habit

A man previously noted for taking water privately has stopped the behavior. No further details on motives or consequences were provided.

Special Values This Week at Michael's Baggage Sale

Athens shoppers can find Michael's exclusive offer on trunks bags and suit cases with a five year guarantee. Buy Likly baggage here and pay no more than for similar items elsewhere while enjoying longer wear and better appearance.

Michael Athens Michael's

Linton Springs Water Co. offers free pure water stations

A statement declares no stock ownership in the Linton Springs Water Co. and emphasizes owed obligations to patrons and employees. It invites the public to drink the company’s pure water at installed stations, noting they pay for the water themselves and are not sampling muddy water.

Linton Springs Water Co Linton’s

Bulletin Illustrates Georgia Stations of Progress

The article notes the Bulletin Illustrated highlights numerous illustrations of school work and field scenes at eleven stations of progress in Georgia. It contrasts domestic focus with international trade ideas, joking about reciprocal deals with Canada and Mexico and imagining gunpowder traded for face powder as tensions ease.

Georgia United States Canada

Pellagra in Athens and Statewide Deaths Prompt Health Warning

The Athens city limits report five pellagra deaths in six weeks amid about fifty thousand statewide cases. Physicians and health officials cite rising cases, condemn corn bread as not the sole cause, and discuss treatment with the German remedy 606. The disease affects stomach kidneys and spine, with varied symptoms and potential curability if treated early.

Athens Board of Health Georgia

Castor Oil Promoted For Summer Diarrhoea In Children

For summer diarrhoea in children castor off, and a speedy cure is cer tain. For sale by all dealers.

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Madison S Qa J. H. Breedlove K. J. Kay Brandt Laboon Rex W. Cox Marilla Martin W. H. Culver Otte Michael’s Simon Michael New York Michaels Wash Goods
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