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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1899

Page

8

Accident At Marble Works In Jasper Georgia

At Tate six miles south of here a marble works accident killed Carry Beavers and mangled Harry Driskell. Marble fell without warning. Beavers died instantly and leaves a wife and child. Driskell is a single man. No cause given.

Marble Works Jasper Doc Tate Here Carry Beavers Harry Driskell Georgia Marble Works Carry Beavers Driskall Wauchope London War Office Forestier-Walker Cape Town Midlothian Mr. Gladstone

Wood named military governor of Cuba

Washington December 14 Major General Leonard Wood United States Volunteers was appointed to command the division of Cuba and to act as military governor of the island relieving Major General John R Brooke. Brooke to Washington to report for orders as Wood prepares to sail to Havana.

Washington Leonard Wood United States Volunteers Cuba John R. Brooke United States America Wood Brooke Army Secretary of War Root Military Department of the Lakes Havana New York City

Allen Named to Nebraska Senate Seat

Governor Poynter appoints ex Senator Allen to fill the vacancy after Haywood's death. Allen will travel to Washington immediately. The move is supported by a telegram from William J Bryan urging timely appointment in good faith and party interests.

Nebraska Omaha Poynter Allen Haywood Washington William J. Bryan Bryan

Dress Goods Department Closeout Spares and Silk

All wool filling fabrics in Henrietta and serge in various colors and widths offered at clearance prices. 82 inch wide black serge 26 cents yard, 30 inch brillianteen patterned fabric 30 cents yard, 150 grade genuine Peurtty black silk warp Henrietta also discounted.

Fancy Articles Christmas Gifts Catalog Entry

Imported glass boxes and carved glass items offered as Christmas gifts. Includes 12 handsomely carved dresden top powder puff boxes priced 1.50 each, 2 dozen carved glass tooth brushes at 75 cents, 2 dozen pomade boxes at 15 cents, 2 dozen carved glass rose jars at 50 cents to 1.00, and 5 dozen gold plated photo frames at 35 to 50 cents.

Dresden

Cloth Capes Offered In Various Trim Styles At Low Prices

Advertisement describes cloth capes trimmed with braid and jet, with prices ranging from 1.99 to 2.09 each for Lot II and Lot III. Choices include broad capes, cloth capes with taffeta lining, and plush capes, touted as best goods with full sweeps and stylish trims.

Skirts on Sale in Various Fine Selections

Readable fragments advertise skirts including Mohair and Wool options. Prices range from 1.99 to 2.29, with finishes described as well made with taffeta lining and sheath fits. Names and exact shops are unclear due to OCR.

Satin and Duchess Satin Offerings Market Prices

Advertises satin fabrics with evening shades and fancy work priced from 55 to 93 cents per yard. Highlights Duchess Satin in black at 67 cents and finest 72 inch wide Duchess Satin at 93 cents a yard. All colors include a 100 grade Taf.

Shoes on sale at low prices with large selections

A list advertises many shoe deals including Ladies' Button Lace Dongola Kid sample Shoes, Men’s Box Calf Hand-made Shoes, Boys' Calf Skin lace Shoes, and Ladies' hand-made samples. Prices range from $1.00 to $2.75 per pair with hundreds of pairs and silks offered at discounted rates.

Seeees Soc Drew, Selby’s & Co

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