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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1906
Page
3
Our buyer departs soon to eastern markets and offers a broad stock clearance of summer goods. Odd lots include wool dress goods, silks, white goods, cottons, millinery, linens, shades and lace curtains, trunks, dress cases, gloves, hosiery, ribbons, parasols, towels, and underwear.
Heatwick Ga July 14 1906 Hon James M Smith spoke to 1500 2000 people in Morgan County Farmers Jim drew large crowds from Morgan Oconee and Walton counties with praise from Judge Fred Foster and remarks that he would carry the county Col Smith to speak across the region through August with schedules at Crawfordville Warrenton Edge Hill and Louisville plus Camilla McWhorter planning a Tate Springs trip
The body of Lin ton Williams was found in his Hull area residence with a bullet wound and a pistol nearby. An investigation has led to a belief he was killed and a large reward is offered for apprehension and conviction. The Williams family puts up 950 dollars, plus 200 for the first convict and 100 for each additional, with local appeals noted. A terse lull of unrelated ads follow.
This notice advertises special sales of fabric in Athens including 3000 yards printed lawns muslins and ginghams at 5 or 10 cents, 5600 yards fine ginghams percales and cloth at 4 and 5 2 price points. It touts 500 yards of fine printed organdies muslin and satin fabrics at 15 20 and 25 cents, claiming these are the greatest cotton goods values offered in Athens.
The Sociological Society invited experienced educators to propose reforms in modern school teaching. Dr Young of the Baptist church, a thoroughly trained teacher, won the prize for his essay read at the society's Atlanta annual meeting. Athens repeatedly sends brainpower to Atlanta.
At the July 12 1906 regular meeting of Athena Rebekah Lodge No 34 S O O B officers were installed including Irene Pealer N G Mattie Tuck V G Minnie Kenney treasurer Lillie Bishop recording secretary J L Thomas financial secretary Katie Poss conductor Lizzie Cups warden Parr R S to N G Nannie Tuck L C to N G Hattie Galliher R 8 to V G Milas Hattie Nash L 8 to V G Mrs C W Parr culplain Mrs W C Baugh visre general Mrs W C Baugh O G Mrs Co W Shupe P N G Athena Rebekah Lodge boasts a strong degree team and aims to do more good.
Advertises Chamberlain's Colle Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a perfectly reliable medicine for bowel complaints. Claims it never fails in severe cases. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons in Athens and W. J. Smith & Bro in Athens.
Preparations are underway for the University of Georgia School of Pharmacy opening this September. After a delayed start last fall due to Dean Benedict’s illness, the program is now fully equipped with an active faculty and extensive outreach to attract new students from across the state.
The National Bill Posters Association in Chicago voted to eliminate devils in advertising matter saying such pictures suggest evil. H G Sanders of Pittsburgh opposed the move citing loss of artistic material. Charles H Bernard, Chicago secretary, cited suggestions affecting youths.
Bargain sale on white goods and linen including 5090 yards of white goods priced at 10 cents and linen lawn at 20 cents. Clearance offers cover white linen items, parasols and fans, with reduced prices on all kinds of linens. Davison-Nichioson Co. promotes its wide stock, best selection and lowest prices for travelers and shoppers.
Atlanta July 14 All the candidates for state house officers have paid their assessments to Secretary J W Goldsmith of the state democratic committee and rights to appear on the August 22 Democratic primary ballots are secured. Gov race candidates Howell Russell Estill Jim Smith and Hoke Smith have paid up along with the four Supreme Court hopefuls. Only two challengers remain opposed to incumbents Vincent Sanford for comptroller general and Mark Johnson for state school commissioner. Books are closed and no new entrants are possible. Jessie Iverson visits the city and local residents take part in church and university discussions on the Conner bill.
The Denver News reports that outlaw horses, once common in the southwest and West, are vanishing as better breeds rise. John M. Kuykendall notes only about thirty buckers remain from 50,000 horses examined, while overall horse breeding improves and the outlaw is becoming a rarity in ten years.
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