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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1909

Page

3

Governors picks new Athens city court judge likely soon

Governor Joseph M. Brown will name a successor to Judge Cobb from Athens bar. Six lawyers are named, including Judge George Co. Thomas Col. H. S. West Judge John J. Strickland Col. John B. Gamble Col. W. M. Smith and Hon. Thomas S. Mell. The appointment covers the unexpired Cobb term of a little over two years and the bar presses for timely decision to keep court business from clogging. The streets buzz with bets on who will be chosen.

Cobb City Court of Athens Joseph M. Brown Brown George Co. Thomas H. 8. West John J. Strickland John B. Gamble W M. Smith Hon Thomas

Russell Eyes Western Circuit Judge Race

L C Russell of Winder may challenge Judge Brand for reelection to the Western circuit. Russell, a Gwinnett lawyer with practice in Gwinnett Jackson and Walton counties, would face a vigorous contest if he enters. Brand is expected to seek another term and is described as able and popular.

Brand Lewis ©. Russell Winder The Gwinnett Journal Lewis C. Russell Lawrenceville Superior Courts Western Circuit Russell Clarke County Gwinnett Jackson Walton R. B. Russell

Rhodes Announces Candidacy for Athens Mayor

Market cut: J F Rhodes enters the Athens mayoral race as a Democratic primary candidate. Rhodes, a longtime municipal leader, has served two terms as alderman and two terms as mayor. The primary is set for three months hence with registration closing November 20.

J. F. Rhodes Athens Rhodes Ise

Clearance sale on French and Domestic Underwear and Gowns

Choice of all Lingerile and Net Waists with prices from 2.50 to 10.00 now half original. Chemises Gowns Drawers Corset Covers discounted to as low as .89 and 2.29. New hair novelties veils veiling neckwear ruching embroideries goods arriving daily, making this week a remarkable clearance for summer merchandise and odd lots.

Bargain Underwear and Accessories Sale Items

Advertises muslin underwear including underskirts, corset covers, and petticoats with prices from 57c to 4.88. Also offers discounts on trunks bags and suitcases, leather cases at 4.85, with free name on trunks. Lists various garment prices and a large inventory mix.

Millinery Sale Appeals to Women Needing Seasonal Hats

A charity like sale showcases clean, perfect hats at deep savings. Prices start at 90 cents for ready to wear pieces while trimmed hats mix high style with low cost. Hats and caps for chita or misses offered at half price or less, appealing to budget conscious shoppers.

Drawers sale offers Cambric and embroidery shorts item

Fine cambric drawers with nam sook rows and Val edge frill, Swiss embroidery ruffle with beading at top. Drawers 89c special lot, worth $1.50, trimmed with embroidery and lace. Hemsticked tucked ruffles. Only 26 cents. Big reduction in children's underwear.

Final Clearance of Colored Wash Goods

TABLE 1 all 8 cent muslins clearance price 4 cents TABLE 2 all 10 12 and 12 cents muslins batiste and lawns clearance price 6 cents TABLE 3 all 16 18 cent muslins batiste and lawns clearance price 8 cents TABLE 4 all 20 25 cents muslins batiste and lawns clearance price 12 cents TABLE 6 all 50 cent muslins organdies batiste and Arnold silks clearance price 26 cents

Batiste Arnold

Final clearance price on women garments announced

Do not neglect to select Women’s Coat Suits or Silk Dresses at values from 20.00 to 35.00 for 13.98. This sale is the greatest value of the season. We never carry over ready to wear garments. prices range from 25.00 to 36.00 for Cloth Suits 26.00 to 35.00 for Silk Creases 26.00 to 35.00 for Silk Skirts 25.00 to 35.00 for Silk Coats 25.00 to 35.00 for Lace Coats.

Rhodes Campaign Talk and Malaria Cure Ad

Between now and that time Mr. Rhodes expects to conduct an active campaign for the office he seeks. Washington's Plague Spots: malarial germs breed in the Potomac bottoms and cause chills fever and debility. Electric Bitters destroy them and cure malaria. R. M. James of Louellen S C recommends them as best all round tonic. They cure stomach liver kidney and blood troubles and help prevent typhoid. 60c guaranteed by W. J. Smith & Bro H. Palmer & Sons.

Rhodes Washington Potomac R. M. James Louellen 8. C W. J. Smith & Bro H. 4.Palmer & Sons

Perpendicular City Limits Spell Odd Shapes for Collins

Atlanta August 21. Collins Georgia in Tattnall county faces oddly drawn city boundaries from a new charter. The act sets east west lines perpendicular to the Seaboard Railroad and north south lines perpendicular to Main street, potentially forming a cross shaped city one mile square.

Atlanta Collins Tattnall County General Assembly Seaboard Air Line Main Street City of Wsetern Lmit Perdendicalar

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