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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1909

Page

6

Former Governor Hoke Smith Denies Bond Note Knowledge

Atlanta July 6 Special Former Gov Hoke Smith denies knowledge of a note in a bank secured by Athens Street Railway bonds prior to suspending Railroad Commissioner McLendon He says he would have cited any such facts in his suspension reasons if he had them and notes he learned of related correspondence only after his message to the legislature The piece also notes lingering rumors about bond dealings and reactions among political allies.

Atlanta Hoke Smith G. McLendon Athens Street Railway Co Railroad Commission McLendon Wrightville and Tennille Mo Landon Gmith

Statue Unveiled For Burns In Burnsville North Carolina

A bronze statue of Captain Otway Burns, a famous War of 1812 privateer, was unveiled in Burnsville, North Carolina, with Navy and state militia presence. Chief Justice Walter Clark delivered the main oration, and Burns’ great grandson unveiled the statue. The event hails Burns, born 1776 in North Carolina, who sailed the privateer Snapdragon and earned renown for his maritime exploits.

Asheville N. C Otway Burns Burnsville Yancey County United States Navy North Carolina Walter Clark Supreme Court of North Carolina New York Great Briain Wessel Newfoundland

Extravagant Bargains In Home Furnishings Sale

Large house department sale lists 160 Jardiners at 25c and 200 velvet rugs at 1.49. Includes Japanese matting, verandah rugs, bathroom rugs, waste baskets, matting shirts boxes, umbrella stands, hall screens, Swiss curtains, sofa pillow tops, suit cases, sheets and pillow casing, white goods, Madras fabrics, toweling, kimonas, parasols, rompers, bonnets, boys' union suits, belts, hose, jabots, lace collars, glass tumblers and pitchers with bargains highlighted for Monday sale.

Hosiery Bargains Silk Hose in New Shades

Silk hose in white and black offered at 98 cents each, with 200 pairs available. Originally priced at 1.50, the sale features a limited stock and targets ladies seeking affordable stockings.

Great Wash Suit Values at Bargain Prices Today

A selection of 60 wash suits in white blue pink and tan offered at a bargain. Made of a pretty quality Linonette fabric, these suits are valued at 4.50 dollars but today sell for 1.98 dollars. The sale targets hot weather attire with limited stock.

Shirt Waist Bargains Drive Summer Sale Today

A summer revel in bargain waists offered at low prices. $1.00 and $1.50 waists with colored pin stripes at 7c, a $3.00 white waist, trims in Val, laces and medallions at $1.48, 600 shirt waists with colored pin stripes and gold trims at $1.00, all specially priced for today, with many items at 50 cents.

Greatest Corset Value Ever Offered

Odds and ends of 1.00 to 1.50 corsets in all sizes and shapes offered at 33 cents. Many items valued up to 1.50, now available for limited selection.

Mosquito Nets Offered At Sale Price

Advertises mosquito nets priced at 2.95 dollars including hanging. States original price was 3.50 dollars and invites customers to fix up a net today at the sale price.

Silk and Satin Dresses at Actual Cost Sale

Silk and satin dresses offered at actual cost with 200 items in shades including Copenhagen blue champagne old rose Teseda green raspberry hello white and black. Suits priced from 8.00 to 26.00 with multiple price points listed for varied styles and fabrics.

Copenhagen

Attractive Dress Prices Prominent in Store Sale

Readily available muslin and poplin dresses priced for a one lot sale. Dresses range from 4.50 to 11.50, including satin striped and dotted mull fabrics. Multiple fabrics offered in champagne blue brown tones, with varied discounts across lots.

Batiste

The Prettiest Five Dollar Skirt Sale

A listing touts the prettiest five dollar skirts in stock, offering 150 mixed patterns and solids as season’s best styles. It markets a regular seven fifty price, claiming special value with ninety five dollars?

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