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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1906

Page

3

Ladies Skirt Sale Across Panamas and Silks

The advertisement offers a wide range of ladies skirts in grey white navy and black panama serge and silk. Prices span from five to seventeen fifty dollars with multiple midrange options.

Michael Bros Display Inspires New Spring Fabrics

Tempting display of sublimed ideals in novelty wash fabrics to be shown Monday. Emanne Printed Lawns at 12 1/2 cents a yard. Embroidered Swiss at 15 cents. Mercerized Silk finished novelties at 25 cents. Silk wash Organ dies at 85 and 60 cents. New Persians Ginghams Madras and Percal es at 10 12 1/2 and 15 cents.

Emanne Madras

New Spring Dress Goods in Leading Fabrics

The store markets a complete dress goods department with exclusive novelties for spring and summer. Wool Panamas lead the line with standout styles, 40 inch Brilliantine at 60 cents a yard, 42 inch all Wool Panama in gray and other colors at 75 cents, 6 inch Sicilians at 75 cents to 1.00, and 42 inch Cream Brilliantine at 50 cents a yard.

Panama

Great Values in White Goods department sale pitch

Our White Goods department offers 48 inch White French Lawn at 20 25 35 cents a yard Silk finished Persian Lawn at 12½ 15 25 35 cents Sea Island Batiste 20 25 35 cents India Lawns from 6 to 35 cents Check Nainsook 8 to 26 India Dimity 10 to 35 cents Wristsing waisting 16 25 35 40 cents White dress Linens 20 25 35 40 50 cents per yard An immense line of Laces Embroideries and Madallons in allovers insertions bands and edgings in matching sets

Sea Island

Mrs W O Stewart Burned To Death In Georgia Farm Incident

Crawfordville Ga Feb 24 Mrs W O Stewart died this afternoon from severe burns suffered when a grass fire near her home was set by one of her children She went to extinguish the blaze and her clothing caught fire Dr J A Rhodes Crawfordville treated her man long known farmer W O Stewart lives near Greeny and Tallaferro counties

Crawfordville W. O. Stewart Robinson J. A. Rhodes Greeny Tallaferro

Two young girls abducted near Mionville by unknown assailant

In Shreveport Louisiana on February 24 two girls aged 11 and 8, grandchildren of Mrs. McCoy, were stopped about a mile from their home by a Black man who carried the elder into the woods. The younger sister alerted the home. the man fled after attempting to harm the elder. The child was choked and rendered insensible. posses pursue the suspect with intent to burn if caught.

Shreveport Gant McCoy Mionville Wero

Palm Balm Used For Muscle Pain Relief Advice

A note recommends Chamberlain's Palm Balm to treat rheumatic muscle pain. Apply two or three times daily and rub the parts vigorously at each application. If relief fails, wrap the area in lightly dampened Pain Balm flannel. a quick improvement is anticipated. Sold by H.R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith Bro.

H.R. Palmer & Sons W. J. Smith Bro

Georgia Farming and the future of agriculture reform

Article by V Calvin discusses Georgia farming, education, and the College of Agriculture. It foresees greater state support, stronger Experiment Station work, and broader farmer organization. Also mentions farms’ yields, labor shifts to white workers, and better roads and schools. Includes an ad for Bucklen's Azalea Gel for burns with retailers listed.

Martin V. Calvin Augusta Raleigh N. C Georgia College of Agriculture Mechanic Arta Georgia College of Agriculture

Clarke Pensions Delayed By Legislature Shortfall

Confederate pensioners in Clarke County face delays as the legislature has exhausted the funds for the year. An extra appropriation is needed before all pensioners can be paid, causing widespread inconvenience as the waiting list grows.

Clarke

Body Found in Milledgeville Pond After Search

In Milledgeville Ga on February 24 the body of Arthur B Hall was recovered from a pond after a thorough search. A dynamite cartridge exploded nearby and investigators suspect an accidental drowning as Hall fell overboard while poling a boat and could not swim His body was taken to Cartersville Ga for burial.

Milledgeville Arthur B. Hall Allen Cartersville New Brunswick Lewiston Maine

Richard Mansfield to bid farewell after three more seasons

Boston February 24 Richard Mansfield via his manager announced plans to retire from the stage ending his theatrical career in spring 1909 He is reportedly under 65 years old and intends to step away before his talents wane The notice on a separate health testimonial praises Dr King s New Discovery for consumption and includes endorsements from H L Stanley and druggists W J Smith & Bro Hl R Palmer & Sons with trial bottles available.

Boston Richard Mansfield Mr. Mansfield Arkansas H. L. Stanley Hrme Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bro Hl. R. Palmer & Sons

More Lynched Than Executed: White on Crime Debate

Dr. Andrew D. White, former ambassador to Germany and first Cornell president, told Ithaca students that lynching punishes more homicides than due process. He cited that only about one in forty six US homicides is legally punished and condemned “goody goody” talk on lynching while expressing sympathy for murder victims and their families.

New York Andrew D. White Germany Cornell University United States Ithaca The Herald Lynch

Merchants Agree To Early Store Closings In 1906

A group of merchants signed an agreement to close shops at 6 o'clock on Saturdays except March 1 to October 2 1906. Signatories include King & Co Hodgson Cotton Co Talmadge Bros Webb & Crawford C D Cox Agent Canning Patterson & Co Arnold Grocery Co Geo H Hulme Eppes Wilkings Co. The Yellow Fever germ report prompts safety advice and promotion for Dr King's New Life Pills at local druggists.

King & Co Hoedgson Cotton Co Talmadge Brog Webb & Crawford Cox Canning, Patterson & Co Arnold Grocery Co Geo. H. Hulme Eppes-Wilkings Co Dr. King W. J. Smith & Bro H. R. Palmer & Gons Drug

Ladies Shirt Waists Displayed In Lawn Silk and Lace

The newest ideas in Lawn Silk and Lace Shirt Waists are on display. Ladies Lingerie Shirt Waists priced at 1.00, 1.25 and 1.50.

Resting Places Sought for Hoch Body After Hangings

Chicago Feb 24 The body of Johann Hoch lay in the county morgue while the undertaker and two clergymen sought a burial place. Waltheim, Forest Home, and St Lucas cemeteries refused interment citing objections to murderers. Cemetery officials across the city refused, delaying the burial.

Chicago Johann Hoch St Dunning Hoch Waltheim Cemetery Forest Home Cemetery St. Lucas Cemetery

King Edward's Ankle Injury Worsens With Age

New York reports London says King Edward, 65, cannot walk without a cane after a Windsor forest fall last November broke his Achilles tendon. He staggers with a crutch and wore an orthopaedic device, plans a quiet stay at Biarritz before a Mediterranean cruise while Senator Bacon handles duties in Washington.

New York London Edward Windsor Forest Biarritz

Vanderbilts detained after mob attack in Italy accident

Florence, Feb 24 W K Vanderbilt is detained after a street accident near Pisa. The incident led to mobbing of Mr Vanderbilt and his chauffeur, with Mrs Vanderbilt escorted to a hotel. Both were arrested and taken to the police station as investigations unfold.

Florence Italy W. K. Vanderbilt Point Edera Pisa W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr

Also Mentioned on This Page

Michael Bros. Company Panamas India Michael Bros, Company MS. V. Calvin Tention Congress Ald W. Moore Ford City I. R. Palmler Hall America Otoreg Aogh King Edward Benator Bacon Washington Fiis Automobile J. C. Warren Sharon Baptist Church Belair Galaga
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