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Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1908

Page

6

Revival At First Methodist Church Next Sunday Morning

Revival services begin Sunday at the First Methodist church with Rev. J A Burrough of Abingdon VA assisting Pastor Rev J G Johnson. Daily prayer meetings precede the revival with multiple leaders named for each Monday and Tuesday night venue across the city. Ladies’ meeting Wednesday at 5 pm in the Sunday school room and a general layman led prayer meeting follow.

First Methodist Church J. A. Burrough Abingdon J. G. Johnson Johnson H. I. Carlton Waddell Street Jas. M. Rogers A. S. Rowland W. B. Hill Henderson Avenue D. C. Barrow Ella G Prince J. Y. Dunaway Winburn Avenue J P. Fears H. T. Huggins Barber Street T. W. Reed J. A. Garebold Pulaski Street F. G. Birenmore W. M. Slaughter H. L. Benson G. H. Boifeuillet

World record sealed bonnet auto run from New Haven to New York

A 1908 Maxwell touring car and a Stoddard-Dayton runabout set a sealed bonnet world record in a 174 mile New Haven to New York and back trial. The stock cars completed the route in 11 hours and 50 minutes with no engine aids beyond throttle and clutch, facing hills including Pat's Hill at Greenwich.

New Haven New York Hill Maxwell Charles Fleming Fort George Hill John M. Walton Harry I. Philips L. A. Gillette Meigs B. Russell Stoddard Osborne Hall Pat's Greenwich Israel Putnam

Summer Silks at 50 Cents Per Yard Offer Best Value

A local deal highlights pieces of Summer Silks priced at 50 cents per yard, noted as worth 6 and 76 cents. The sale proclaims these silks as the season’s best values for shoppers seeking quality fabric.

Embroidery Special No 2 Offers Yardage Discounts

Two thousand yards embroidery at 10c valued at 15 to 25e and three thousand yards mill ends at five to twenty five. Best values of the season. Buy embroideries now and save money.

Cotton Goods Special Item Sale Prices

50 pieces good Bleaching 71e former 10c. 50 pieces Bleaching 84e former 50 pieces Bleached Cambric 84c former 11c. 25 pieces Bleached Suiting better than Indian head 10c worth le. 50 pieces Linnen Suiting white black and colors 15c.

Ready to wear shirt waists and accessories sale

Compare make and wear prices with ready to wear shirts from lawns to lace waists. Stock includes pretty silk waists from 1 50 to 10 00, lace waists 2 75 to 10 00, long silk gloves 1 50, lisle gloves in long and short styles. Colors include black white and other shades.

Wash Goods Specials and Line of Fine Fabrics This Week

The ad lists Wash Goods Special No 5 with 100 pieces Figured Lawns at 74 cents or 10 cents each and 100 pieces Figured Lawns at 124 cents worth 15 cents, 75 pieces Ginghams and Percales at 10 cents or 12 3/4 cents, 100 pieces best Ginghams at 124 cents worth 15 cents. It invites customers to see the line of Organdies Mulls Chiffon Lisse and bil de dorre.

Linen Specials No 6 50 Pieces Suiting Bargains

Auction style notice notes 50 pieces solid colored Mercerized Silk finish Linen Suiting at 25 cents per yard with real value 40 cents and 50 pieces Bleached Trish Linen Suiting described as great value and unmatched.

Skirts on offer at great prices across color and size

Store touts wide range of ladies skirts from 3.60 to 20.00 with any kind, color, or size. Advertises comparisons showing skirts matching higher priced rivals while promoting a fixed 5.00 price for some items.

Special Good Things No 7 Table Linens and Quilts

This week in house furnishing goods save money on linens towels napkins and white quilts. Special offers include 75 cents for best sheets 15 cents for pillow slips 10 cents per yard for pillow casing and 25 cents per yard for good sheeting.

New Fashion Novelties Headline the Notion Shop Display

The shop features new belts neckwear collars ribbons hair ornaments fans parasols purses and bags with fresh veilings for wide hats. Daily arrivals keep the stock filled with the newest novelties for fashion enthusiasts.

The Refinishing of Delicate Dress Fabrics

The article explains shrinking and sponging dress fabrics using Spotless Sponges to prepare silk wool linen and cotton goods before sending to dress makers. It notes a low cost of five cents per yard and promises to reduce fitting issues for wearers.

Porch Shade and Rug Offers for Spring Home Comfort

Easter done and warmer days ahead bring focus to home furnishings. Our Vador porch shades and porch rug enhance porch cooling and appearance. The furnishing department highlights mattings China and Japan portiers screens and lace curtains for spring cleaning needs.

China Japan

Choice Oxfords Spark Summer Wardrobe Selections

Summer shoe update highlights Oxford styles for men and women. Best picks sell quickly as sizes run out, with new low cut shoes, buckled pumps, and ribbon trim designs becoming available.

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