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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1906

Page

3

White Goods Yardage On Sale In Silk Finish Linens

Retailers advertise a wide range of fabrics with marked prices per yard and per piece. Includes Silk finish Persian Town at 1A 121-2c and 20c to 35c. 45 inch French Lawn at 20c to 40c. Sea Island Batiste 20c to 25c. India Lawn from 5c to 35c. White Madras 1906 designs to 40c. White Corded Piques 10c to 25c. Check Nainsook 10c to 25c. Pin Check Dimities 10c to 25c. Apron Lawn 15c. White Dress Linens 20c to 50c. Linen Finish Suitings 15c. English Long Cloth 12 yards at $1.26 per piece.

Sea Island Batiste India Lawn Madras

Cotton fabrics offered in latest designs and sizes

500 pieces of new ginghams and colored Madras fabric 26 inches wide priced at 12 1 2 cents a yard. 36 inch percales likewise in newest effects at 12 1 2 cents a yard.

At &E Ive Izize Madras

Michael Brothers Co. A Feast of Bargains in The

The styles shown and the values offered mark Michael Brothers Co as a leader in dry goods. Crowds surge through the store daily, proof of trusted bargain leadership in the legitimate trade.

House Furnishings Offerings and Carpet Prices

In the city for Mattings Carpets Rugs and Curtains the newest designs in China and Japanese Mat tings priced at 10 12 50 and 15 per roll of 40 yards Ingram Wool Carpets laid made and lined at 65 and 75 cents per yard Taperty Brussel Carpets at 75 85 and 1.00 a yard made laid and lined Ingram Art Squares all wool sizes 9 by 12 feet 10 to 11 60 Taperty Brussel Art Sqn 9 by 12 feet 17 50 Axminister Art Squares 9 by 12 25 Smyrna Art Squares 9 by 12 feet 25.

Taperty Brussel Axminister Smyrna

Cemetery Trustees Pass Resolutions At Oconee Cemetery Meeting

The Oconee Cemetery trustees met yesterday and noted strong finances after paying a last note of two hundred fifty dollars on the newly acquired section. A committee was formed to select a lot for Confederate veterans burial without expense, and a tribute to Judge Lucas was unanimously adopted for his long service and devotion to the cemetery. Officers listed include Prof. D. O. Barrow, chairman. G. A. Mell, secretary. J. H. T. McPherson, treasurer. B. L Smith. Judge Howell Cobb. and Mayor Dorsey, ex-officio.

J. J. C. McMahan Board of Trustees D. 0. Barrow B. I. Smith Lucas Barrow Oconee Hill Cemetery City of the Dead D. O. Barrow G. A. Mell J. H. T. McPherson Messrs B. L Smith Howell Cobb Dorsey

Marcellus Stovall Ends Life in Augusta Home

Augusta Ga Jan 20 Marcellus I Stovall a leading young man shot himself at his hilltop home The act may have been accidental with no witnesses His wife and mother found him in a pool of blood The bullet entered the skull right side he died within half an hour Survived by his mother and a young wife funeral plans not announced

Augusta Marcellus I Stovall Stovall Slovan Marcellus A. Stovall Rlage

Great Values in Muslin Underwear

Advertisement notes a sale of new muslin undergarments with varied prices across ladies gowns chemises corset covers underskirts and children's drawers and hour and waist items. Offers include 25c to 2.50 range with multiple price points highlighted for quick selection.

Laces and Embroideries Offerings At Discount Prices

A local advert highlights a wide range of lace varieties from Italian vals to Irish Cluny priced from 4 cents to 1 50 per yard. It also promotes embroideries and fashion accessories including belts buckles wrist bags stocks turnover collars silk scarfs ruching ribbons and linen handkerchiefs at 10 15 and 25 cents and features a $1.00 kid glove.

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University of Georgia student fined for cafe window incident

Wallace Daly paid ten dollars after throwing a bottle through the Commercial Cafe window on College avenue during a university class banquet. McDougald was released on bond, Daly pled guilty, and Mayor Dorsey imposed a ten dollar fine, paid immediately.

Wallace Daly University of Georgia College Avenue Daly McDougald Dorsey

Viola Allen Weds Secretly Duryea in August

New York reports actress Viola Allen married Peter Duryea, a wealthy horse owner, last August in Louisville. The union was kept secret due to Miss Allen’s stage duties, and was confirmed today by friends. Syracuse notes she arrived for a two day engagement and refused to comment on reporters. The Associated Press dispatch was met with silence from her company’s acting manager.

New York Viola Allen Peter Duryea Syracuse N. Y Associated Press

Pastor W. A. Chastain Called to Local Church

Rev W A Chastain of College Park has been called to pastor the Christian church in this city. He will begin February 1 and will receive a warm welcome from friends and church members. His wife Ella Dobb will be warmly welcomed. Chastain is regarded as a leading pastor of the Christian church in Georgia and Athens church is pleased to have him here.

W. A. Chastain College Park Igata Ha Chastain Ella Dobb Georg Athens

Household Linens Price List for Table and Bath Items

A catalog of linen goods with prices for bleached and half bleached table linens, fringed doilies, hemstitched napkins, damask and traditional towels, Turkish towels, and bed spreads in various sizes and quantities. Items include cut silverware? No. Prices range from 10c to several dollars per unit or dozen, with sizes listed such as 72 inch bleached table linen and full size towels.

Textile sale offers low price yard goods in multiple colors

Mercerized Fancieg available at 15c 20c and 25c per yard Colored Walsting priced at 15c 20c and 25c per yard Plaid Cotton Suiting offered in pretty designs at 15c per yard

State Democratic Executive Committee Meeting Planned for March

Chairman M. J. Yeomans said the state Democratic executive committee may meet in March or later to set this year’s primary. He noted no definite date as discussions focus on the call for a meeting and timing of the primary remains undecided.

M. J. Yivans State Democratic Execfe Committee Pri

Baits hook with a gold brick for suckers

A brief, unclear line suggests a fishing lure or baiting scheme involving a gold brick and a warning to mark it as a trap for unsuspecting 'suckers.' The fragment hints at a con or misdirection but lacks concrete names, dates, or locations.

Graves Invited to Speak Here at University Chapel

Delegates from Clarke county farmers reported at the University Chapel as Athens business men urged to join the association. A committee of five was appointed to recruit members: J S King, W H Morton, C B Griffith, Claud Tuck, Jim W Morton. The next meeting is set for the third Saturday in February with Hon John Temple Graves invited to speak.

Macons Clarke County University Chapel Georgia New Orleans Messrs J. T. Crowley A. Rhodes Athens Messrs. J. S. King W. H. Morton C. B. Griffith Claud Tuck Jim W. Morton John Temple Graves

Rogers Succeeds Walker White in State Education Post

Atlanta January 20 Professor J N Rogers Mount Vernon has accepted appointment as assistant to State School Commissioner W B Merritt to take effect February 1. Rogers replaces Walker White who retires to lead the Atlanta Y M C A. White has served Merritt three years. Rogers has taught in various Georgia schools and led progressive education efforts. He specializes in agriculture and prepared the Hunniutt agriculture manual for Georgia common schools.

Atlanta J. N. Rogers Mount Vernon Union Baptist Institute W. B. Merritt Merrit Walker White Forsyth Atlanta Young Men's Christian Association Rogers White Ist Georgia Arlington Shellman Dahlonega Washington County Hunnicutt

Lumber Prices In Are Ery Rh

In Valdosta area and Florida reports of saw mill and turpentine deals show large sums, with trends hardening for timber. M. M. Smith of Florida buys the naval stores business of Drew and Conoley at Oviedo, paying about 125000 for 23000 acres, with Davis and Musselwhite as partners. L. L. Conoley’s widow sold the property. W. D. Lewis moves from Habersham to run the saw mill interests with Frank Shore, forming Lewis and Shore. Frank Shore and his father plan a Quitman mill venture. Lewis notes many north Georgia residents planning to relocate to South Georgia this year.

Velteca Florida Ltea M. M. Smith Drew & Conoley Oviedo Smith Davis & Musselwhite L. L. Conoley W. D. Lewis Habersham County Frank Shore Valdosta M. L. W. Shore Lewis & Shore Quitman Lewis North Georgia South Georgia

Engineer survives wreck at Mina station in Avanta

S A L freight engineer W F New escaped death after a collision with a switch engine at Mina station near Avanta on Friday. He leapt free before debris buried him, returning unharmed aside from bruises and his many friends in the city rejoice.

W. F. New Mina Avanta Engineer New Mr. New

Endorsed Jim Smith Platform Gains Georgia Support

The Augusta Tribune praises Col. James M. Smith for a plain direct platform and a campaign strategy like Massachusetts governor Douglas. The piece argues Smith aims to win by appealing to the people, vows to end the political ring, and predicts a large vote, with focus on disenfranchising many voters through practical, lawful means.

Col James M. Smith Augusta Tribune Jim Smith Hoke Smith Clark Howell Douglas Massachusetts

Hugh Inman Gives A Princely Gain

Louisville reported Rev Henry Sweets announced philanthropist Hugh T Inman of Atlanta offered 100000 for the Presbyterian fund on condition 125000 be raised and stated that 25000 of the additional sum has already been received. The statement notes steady response to the gift.

Louisville Henry H. Sweets The Presbyterian Church Hugh T. Inman Atlanta Sweets Stieady

Also Mentioned on This Page

Silk Michael Brothers Co Eagle Brand F. W. Lucas Oconee Cemetery Associ Mr. Lucas Earth Marcellus Stovall H. & W. Walsta Gia Cial Cafe Christian Church AL Chastain New Lon Prey Col. Smith Oglethorpe County Hugh Inman
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