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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1909

Page

3

Future Course of Governor Smith in Georgia Politics

Planta Ga June 12. Rumors swirl over Governor Hoke Smith plans after two weeks leaving office. He will return to law but remains a major political force with ongoing public speaking and advisory work. Projections include a possible Senate bid, influence with Bear Bacon allies, and strategic moves among Georgia factions.

Georgia State of Hannis Taylor Bar Association Warm Springs Peters Building Little Joe Brown Hoke Smith Bacon State House Senate John ©. Hart Hart J. Pope Brown Murphy Candler Railroad Commission Joseph M. Brown

Bargain Underskirts Offer In Floral Trimmed Styles

Underskirts priced from $1.69 to $3.59 are advertised with embroidery beading ribbons and lace. Finest Cambric pieces and lawn ruffles feature Wallace insertions and wide trims, offered as a great bargain with values listed up to $5.00.

Muslin gowns offer at sale prices and trims

Soft English make muslin gowns laundered with embroidery and beading, priced at 2.98 with a $3.75 value. Additional gowns at 1.29 and 1.79, each marked down from higher prices. A special summer gown, low neck, short sleeves, available for 79 cents, presented as a bargain compared with a $1.50 value.

Drawers on Sale: Cambric and Embroidered Linens

Advertises fine cambric and nainsook drawers with val lace frills and Swiss embroidery. Two lots priced 1.59 and 1.98 with higher values noted, plus special jot drawers at 89 cents and hemstitched tucked-ruffle drawers at 25 cents, all descriptions highlighting embroidery and lace trimming.

Corset Covers in Special Lots at Low Prices

Special lots offered at 57 cents 79 cents and 98 cents with a large variety of styles and trims including Wallace embroidery dainty tucks and full cuts. Materials include imported Nainsook Cambric and Long Cloth.

Startling Shirt Waist Sale Delivers 48 Cent Bargains

A local sale advertises 5 tables of shirt waists with deep bargains that readers will remember. The offer highlights white checked Madras waists with neat tailoring, Gibson waists in dotted Madras, and black and white checked Madras waists with tucked yokes all priced at 48 cents.

Shirt Waists Sale at Two Twenty Four TABLE NO. 4

Advertises lingerie waists in various priced ranges from $3.00 to $4.00 with a sale price of $2.48. Highlights tonal values and selection in fine waists, noting limited space to describe them.

Shirt Waists Sale at TABLE NO 5

Dressy shirt waists with short or half sleeves offered atTABLE NO 5 for 3.48, regularly priced at 5.00 6.00 7.50 and 9.00. Choose from several styles.

Children’s Drawers Special for Young Hands

Special display of children’s drawers sized up to 12 years. Plain tuckings priced at 10 to 12 cents, lace and embroidery trimmed versions at 19 cents. Limited stock in the Children’s Drawers section.

Childrens

Children’s Gowns Special in Cambric and Lace Trim

Missive describes children’s gowns for ages 3 to 14 offered in long cloth and cambric, with options of high neck and long sleeves or V neck with lace or embroidery yoke. Priced at 48 cents, regular values range from 65 to 80 cents.

White Skirts in Linen and Rep At Discount Prices

A local listing describes new white skirts in linen and English rep. Sizes range from $1.50 to $17.50 with styles including 7 gored fronts, scalloped trim, pearl buttons, plaited flounces, and belts. A complete linen skirt display promises value and fashion options for shoppers.

White Lingerie Dresses at Bargain Prices

An advertisement showcases White Lingerie Dresses priced from 4 50 to 47 50 with lace trim embroidery and French lawn and French batiste fabrics. Various models feature front panel embroidery tucked panel effects and inserted lace. Available in champagne blue pink lavender and green tones.

Going Away Coat Suit Sale Cuts Prices

All coat suits reduced by a quarter with price breaks from 15 to 36 dollars. The sale offers $15 suits for 11 25, $20 for 15, $25 for 18 75, $30 for 22 50, and $36 for 26 25. Ideal for mountain and sea shore travel.

White Wash Suits and Linen Styles Range

An ad offers White Wash Suits in Linene with tailored coats and skirts in 7 gore models, blue and other colors starting around 3.50 to 6.50. Linene self trimmed options with pearl buttons and bias folds, plus white all linen suits from 10 to 16 and colors up to 47.50. Also advertised are elaborately trimmed lace and medallion accented pieces.

White Goods on Main Floor Offers Various White Fabrics

A sale listing on Main Floor highlights White India Lawns Persian Lawns Dimity Batiste Linen Lawn French Lawn English Nainsook Organdie Mousseline Pique Madras Chiffon Nailook Stripes and a 40 inch White Lawn special. Regular prices shown with several sale figures.

Madras

Brantley seen as rising force for Georgia governorship

A Georgia political outlook centers on Congressman William G. Brantley of the Eleventh District as the likely successor when Brown completes his term. Brantley’s strong congressional record and South Georgia roots fuel claims he could win the governor’s seat three years ahead, boosting the Brantley movement. Colds and lingering coughs are noted as weakening the constitution. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as treatment, for sale by druggists.

Brown William G. Brantley Eleventh Brantley Congress South Georgia Foley Drogetets

Infernal machine found in Broad Street house

A bottle of powder lay inside Joe Walker’s Broad Street residence with a ten foot fuse protruding from under the front door. Walker turned the device over to police who found no identifiable assailant or motive for the incident.

Joe Walker Broad Street Foundry Walker

Julian B McCurry Selected President Pro Tem

Hon Julian B McCurry of Hartwell, prominent lawyer and longtime state figure, to be elected president pro tem of the senate when the body meets on the 23rd. He is a Hart county legislator, served on military staffs, and will represent his district for two years. Friends expect further honors as biennial sessions loom. Also notes Foley’s Kidney Remedy for older men and Georgia road improvements.

Julian B. McCurry Hartwell Senate McCurry Hart County Terrell Candler

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