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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
3
Fragmented notice mentions Miss Rose Owens of 720 Seventeenth Washington D. C. in a personal health testimonial context. It references relief from female weakness and a claimed cure associated with Cardus, with other garbled phrases about a doctor or product.
The Lucy Cobb commencement drew large morning and evening crowds as Dr. Monk delivered a forceful talk on the Power of Religious Thought. He urged self development and faith with references to Christ, creation, and man’s destiny, urging the graduates to pursue upward and onward. The vesper address on the Sermon on the Mount highlighted the program capped by Miss Ella Powell's recital The Last Journey.
A large Democratic gathering in Clarke County at the opera house endorsed adopting the Australian ballot system for Athens city and Clarke County elections. A resolution urged the executive committee to secure the new system and countersign ballots. Delegates to the state convention were announced and officers appointed for the committee.
Suggested and elected for a two year term. County at large GO Thomas D Webb W F Dorsey and M G Michael. Athens H Tack chair man Wm Dootson J M McCerdy H J Rowe Leo Morris 920th district F W Colle 218th district J W Morton 417th district W A Philip Mist district J R Nanhally 21% district E A Lampkin 1467th district W N Reynolds 1847th district J W Lampkin The committee adopted a resolution praising retiring chairman J F Foater for faithful intelligent service to Clarke county Democrats.
A heavy wind and rain storm hit Athens Saturday at two o clock causing extensive damage. A barn on Broad Lettet was struck by lightning, killing a horse, and fences across the community were blown down. The Ath ena Manufacturing Co. building suffered damage with debris scattered along its length. Stock in the building valued around $5,000 could be harmed by another rain. tin roof work is underway by emergency crews. A local editor notes family illness relief from Chamberlains Cough Remedy.
The Wichael Brothers announce a continuance sale in the department with prices falling further. Many fine goods will change hands at figures low enough to be remembered this week, including Ladies' Lisle Thread Hose and Richelieu Ribs in light weight fast black and colored 50 cents grade.
Special Sale of Table Linens touts honest merchandising with dramatic price cuts on damask fabrics. 66 inch Dream Damask yard price at 0.66, 72 inch Half Bleached Damask gilt edge discounted, 70 inch Bleached Damask new low, 72 inch Bleached Satin Damask priced at 1.25 yard.
Readys to Wear department shoppers found genuine bargains last week and can expect even greater surprises this week with seasonable apparel. The store promises low prices on suits waists and separate skirts, inviting customers to visit and call for details.
A sale advertises Ladiva hemmed handkerchiefs offered at four cents each with a grand value impression. The listing notes the price and implies a one day sale starting tomorrow at four cents per item.
The department reports sales well above expectations and announces further price reductions to stimulate activity. If not needed now for the wardrobe, buy now as prices may not be equaled for many months and the close of summer near.
An immense assortment of White Silk Gauze and Japanese Fans Silk Mits Lace Gloves in extra length Ribbons Belts Neckwear and Parasols to be sold at reduced prices A great ring of Mattings Carpets Rugs and Curtains.
A fragmented notice markets fabric remnants and linens with pricing terms. Mentions 1 600 yards of various fabrics including Naia sook and French Chambrays at different yard prices, 5 000 yards Percalea, Corded Madras, Ginghams, and reductions on napkins towels sheets and pillowcases.
Local shop advertises trimmed and untrimmed hats for ladies and children at a 25 percent discount. Describes great bargains and invites inspection of the selection.
Prominent Athens born Pleasant A Stovall, elected to represent Chatham County, is being touted as a candidate for speaker of the next Georgia House. Friends and colleagues in Chatham and Bibb county circles discuss his chances and support from R M Hitch and others. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised at article end.
Mr Fred J Orr was urged to read a paper on cooperation between art and manual training at the Minneapolis NEA meeting. The invitation came from O R Richards on behalf of the Art and Manual teaching Sections. Orr plans abroad travel forces his absence.
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