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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1906
Page
3
A readable catalog style note lists Christmas gifts for children including dolls toys writing tablets hair brushes for infants and children in silver puff boxes with artistic designs and handkerchiefs hosiery gloves woolen and kid caps baby caps and other apparel. Also mentions china caps and saucers for children and misses tailor made suits boys sweaters caps and belts.
A department store showcases an extensive array of Christmas gifts for women. Silver novelties and manicure sets mingle with decorated china, silk handkerchiefs, parasols, and apparel like tailored suits and capes. Plush textiles, rugs, curtains, and toilet specialties complete an expansive catalog aimed at seasonal shoppers.
Linen H. 8 handkerchiefs silk mufflers woolen gloves kid gloves ebony military brushes with sterling silver mountings. Colld leather dress suit cases ink stands smoking sets shaving sets ash trays.
Judge Charles H. Brand heard several cases in chambers including a certiorari against Cohen Barker Supply Co overruled, a new trial granted in Cobb v Poulnott, an injunction denied in Kinsey v Tooleva, and a State v Harris dismissed with a $100 fine. Anderson Miller’s verdict overruled for arson, Shackelford & Shackelford to appeal. Notable counsel present from Monroe Jefferson Commerce Franklin County. Also reporting a confession story with Chester Gillette, mother telegrams urging repentance, Gillette denying any confession and seeking a new trial.
Davison-Nicholson Co advertises a Christmas novelties line and a clearance sale of ready to wear garments. The store promotes an exquisite range of salts and cloaks at attractive prices and urges shoppers to visit tomorrow morning.
The world renowned old cannon, only one of its kind, stands in front of the city hall attracting attention from Strand magazine. Also notes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup advertised as a safe remedy containing honey and tar, sold by Orr Co.
The New York World notes Secretary Wilson's report valuing U S farm products at 6.8 billion dollars in 1906. The figure, a new record, highlights crops, cotton, and meat exports supporting railroads and industry, with farmers paying and guiding national wealth.
W L Rawls of Bells Tennessee battled nasal catarrh for twenty years. He reports swelling and soreness inside the nose vanished after applying Bucklen's Arnica Salve to the sore surface and never returned. Sold by W J Smith & Bros H B Palmer Son Druggists.
University of Georgia classes in Hebrew, taught by Dr. I Koplowitz who volunteered his services, show rapid progress after two months. Students demonstrate strong aptitude, with translations of Hebrew Bible advancing far faster than typical yearlong progress. Next year the university plans to formalize the department and include Hebrew in the curriculum.
Mrs. Frank M. Bailey of Jefferson died suddenly at noon after a month of ill health. She leaves three children, two daughters Mrs. W. Rogers and Mrs. C. L. Bond of this place, and son Rev. Edward Bailey, pastor in Sylvester. Interment at Woodbine Cemetery Sunday. Her death is mourned by local Christians and coworkers.
One of the citys most attractive stores Brandts the Jeweler displays a complete holiday stock. Mr Brandt knows shoppers wants and offers a vast selection of jewelry cut glass silverware and diamonds. He urges customers to buy from the current display this week to receive better service and the best selection.
H M Adams and wife from Pa claim their child with six years of eczema was cured after trying Electric Brims. The testimonial touts the remedy as a blood medicine and body building tonic with prices of 500 and 1.00 at W J Smith & Bro and H R Palmer & Son druggists. Also an agricultural sale notice lists two mules a pair of horses a colt one year old and White Plymouth Rock Cockerels at 1.00 each from Oconee Heights Farm in Athens Georgia.
Cotton receipts at this point exceed all prior figures for the date though season totals may fall short of last year’s ninety three thousand bales. Reports from several travelers indicate most cotton has been picked and brought to market, with stock on hand and shipments shown in season comparisons. Also includes holiday verse by Edmund Vance Cooke about Santa Claus's little boy and candy filled imaginings.
A Hill at Bowie grows from 90 to over 150 pounds after using Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. W L Hill says doctors gave him up but after 12 bottles he gained weight and was cured. W Bait h & Bro H B Palmer & Son druggists offer $1.00 and a free trial bottle.
Toledo Ohio reports a warning about catarrh ointments containing mercury. The notice cautions the public against non prescription products and stresses dangers from improper ingredients. F J Chaney issues guidance on safe alternatives and urges consultation with clinicians for effective care.
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