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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1906
Page
8
In Newtown, Rosina Thrasher, described as a negro woman, faced disorderly conduct charges after clashing with Shaw. A state warrant led Tallis Wood to seize Thrasher at city hall and take her to Judge Foster, with the county assuming the case.
John Gray, an eighteen year old white boy, is released after a committal trial for killing his father near Whitehall. The court found the incident a clear act of self defense as the elder Gray attacked his wife with a knife after drunkenly assaulting her, prompting the son to shoot. The father then advanced with the knife and was killed by a second shotgun blast. A promotional note for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets appears at the end.
Advertisement offers 20 fabrics including Bleaching and Percale at 7 1 2 to 10 cents per yard. Sample required from Fruit of the Loom for comparison. Limited to 20 yards per customer. Prices vary by weave such as Cambrie Organdy Batiste and Malvern variety.
Advertisement listing discounted textiles including Linen Suiting 8e yard and 20e Imported English Duck Skirting in various colors. Also mentions White India Linen Lawn, Organelle novelty fabric, Unbleached Sea Island Sheets, and 40 inch White Sheer Lawn with sale notes for Monday.
One day offer features embroidery remnants at 2c per yard with large table display. New Val Laces edge and insertion in flat thread qualities offered by the yard at 39e. Lot 2 showcases Mohair and Sicililians colors with 42 and 44 inch widths and skirt lengths at 48c per yard.
An exhubrant display features double silk gauze fans adorned with tinsel. Samples from a display table are priced at 25c. Other lots include fine fans at 50c, belts for 50c, pleated silk princess belts and girdles in assorted colors, and gold or silver wide crush belts priced at 25c.
The Board of Trustees moved to install Chancellor Barrow around October with a formal ceremony likely near that date. Prominent college heads will attend and forestry work gains support through Mr Peabody and Prof Alfred Akerman, while a state wide forestry program and Farmers Institutes expansion are eyed for funding and growth.
The Augusta Chronicle analyzes Warner Hill’s pointed reply to Hoke Smith’s attacks on the Railroad Commission. It lauds Hill as a man of character and questions Smith’s motives, urging Georgia readers to consider whether Smith pursues a political vendetta or a broader public service. A political clash over state ethics and policy is explored with emphasis on integrity.
Sore muscles after hard work benefit from a hot bath at bedtime followed by Chamberlain Pain Balm rubbed into the skin. The liniment quickly relieves stiffness and soreness and keeps muscles in good condition. Sold by H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro.
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