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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1911
Page
3
The Sunday Banner reports the relief fund for Mrs. Valentine Dunaway and her ten children closed last night at $1,100. Cash contributions from J. H. Griffeth Jr. and others brought the total to $1,100 with earlier acknowledgments listed, concluding the campaign.
Dr Ernest McGregor dies in Athens Ga and will be buried in Oakland Cemetery Atlanta after a Seaboard transfer. Services at the grave directed by Dr M A Jenkens First Baptist of this city. Survived by wife child sister Jessie and both parents James and D W McGregor of Athens.
Funeral services are held today at Mizpah church for Rev John L Cartledge a veteran Presbyterian minister in the county. Rev J D McPhail will conduct the service as a large number of parishioners and friends gather to mourn the longtime pastor who served multiple churches in the region.
Atlanta reports Gov. Bow The appointment names Col George C Grogan of Elberton as judge of the city court of Elbert county replacing W D Tutt who resigned and moved to Augusta Tutt will join Col Boozer Payne as solicitor general in the same court Olive also resigns and moves to Augusta Tutt Olive form Tutt Olive law partnership in Augusta
Engaged by the Cafe Royal for a Series of Concerts the classiest orchestra in Georgia every member an artist has been rest of concerts and announcements on this page will tell you from time to time when they will take place don’t miss any of these concerts come out and hear an orchestra that Athens is proud to call her own
Text advertises kimona outing fabrics at 12c a yard with remaining stock selling today. Emphasizes many pretty patterns and options still available for buyers.
Hundreds of yards of woolen goods will be sold at a great loss. This lot includes fabrics suitable for shirt waists house dresses dressing sacques and children's dresses.
A sale advertises many linen items including tray covers side-board covers dresser scarfs and decorative pieces such as battenberg and scalloped linens offered at reduced prices with hundreds of pieces available.
One thousand pairs of men’s half hose offered at 19 cents per pair in tans grays blacks and fancy. The hose had previously sold for 25 and 35 cents per pair.
A clearance sale lists 1000 pieces of ladies woolen pants and vests offered at one third off the regular selling price. The deal highlights substantial savings on winter wear for shoppers.
A catalog item notes various fabrics including checked and plain lawn and pique muslin dimities and Bedford cloths with prices around seven and a half pence per yard, reflecting a mid century textile sale.
A local shop announces clearance of stocked children’s caps and hats with all items priced at half. The sale aims to reduce excess inventory and attract families seeking affordable headwear.
Light color outings for 7 and one half cent yards at 10c outings and 1000 yards of outings in light colors for night gowns in short lengths will be sold at 7c yd.
Items to be sold at eight cents a yard with values up to twelve cents per yard. Buyers may purchase from one to ten yards in a piece, as listed in the local notice.
The store offers boys, women's and children's sweaters at 25 to 50 percent off. The entire line has been reduced to clear stock ahead of spring shipments.
In sizes from 6 to 14 years, material of pretty quality plaid clothing.
A sale offers 100 ladies guaranteed taffeta skirts in a full range of colors for 3.95 each. The stock includes a variety of hues and sizes, promising quick delivery and reliable quality for fashion needs this season.
Ad lists 43 ladies suits formerly 25 to 35 dollars now 15 dollars. Men’s 75 cent night shirts reduced to 50 cents. Lonsdale cambric goods in all sizes. Linoleum remnants offered at substantial reductions.
Fifty outing gowns sized six to twelve years described as heavy quality pin stripe fabric. Regular value fifty cents, now twenty five cents each. Limited quantities in stock.
A list shows 500 white quilts advertised at very low prices with multiple price steps from $1.25 to $5.00 and various missing or unclear entries, indicating a bulk sale and progressive pricing structure. The ad emphasizes gradual price reductions and final sale figures.
A local ad announces clearances on fur items with large price cuts for all remaining stock. The offer highlights substantial discounts to attract shoppers to purchase fur goods.
Slightly soiled from shop wear describes a bargain item offered at 25c in a catalog style notice.
Saturday's express brings over 500 new neckwear pieces for sale from 25c to 1.25. The collection features all new styles and fabrics.
Full size and extra heavy weight baby blankets offered in pink and blue plaid patterns priced at 1.25. Strong focus on color options and fabric weight for infant use. Includes the two-tone scheme and convenient sizing for nursery needs.
A sale advertises 2000 pairs of lace curtains at 25 to 50 percent off in white cream and ecru. The promotion invites immediate purchase and notes special reductions on rugs and art squares.
A table full of imitation woolen suitings in pretty dark shades suited for ladies and children's dresses with a 27 inch special at 10 cents per yard.
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