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Newspaper

Athens Weekly Banner

Location

Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1911

Page

3

Monument Reveals Confederate Monument at Jefferson

Commerce Ga April 29. Wednesday April 26 marked a historic day in Jackson county with the unveiling of a granite shaft in Jefferson by the U D C Chapter to honor men from 1861 to 1865. Speakers included Sam J Bell Mayor Ayers Judge Daniel and Col. Smith. Improv addresses by Mrs Branch and a post event camp dinner for veterans were noted as the day’s highlight.

Commerce Jackson County Jefferson Chapter J. L. Williamson Andrew J. Bell Sam J. Bell H. W. Bell Jerrey Ayers Sam Potts Robi. T. Daniel South Southland Col R. L. J. Smith Judge Daniel Col. Smith Daniel O. C. Branch Jefferson U. D.C Sheriff Collier George E. Smith Ed 1. Williamson Homer Hancock George W .Bailey J. Smith Branch Improm Mra Ola Williamson Webb U. DB. c

New May Coats and Suits in Linen and Rep Styles

Exclusive designs in linen and rep coat suits. All styles offered in excellent quality materials. Tailored by skilled makers. See these suits and compare.

Foulard Dresses Priced From Eight Seventy-Five To Thirty Five

Silk foulard dresses offered in black blue navy tan green brown old rose and lavender in the latest styles. Emphasizes excellent quality fit and faultless style across the range. Wah.

Zephyr Dresses at Low Prices Offer Fine Gingham Styles

Zephyr dresses in finest zephyr ginghams priced at 5.95 with fast colors. A broad range of styles and sizes is available, showcasing values that were higher at 6.50 and 7.50.

Zephyr

Davison Nichofson Co Goes to New York Sale

Our Mr Davison is now in New York. We will have many beautiful goods coming. We are crowded for room and offer exceptional values in suits dresses skirts and piece goods. A lot of silk dresses in black and colors is offered at less than half price.

Mr. Davison New York

Foulard Silk Patterns Offered in New Dress Goods Sale

A department store advertises silk foulard at 79 cents per yard, 27 inches wide, with satin finish and exclusive dress patterns available in 15 yard lengths. Regular prices range from 1 to 1.25 dollars.

Fine cambric fabric described as 29 inches wide

A fabric description notes a soft and sheer material 29 inches wide with the appearance of fine thread cambric. It highlights its washable and durable wear qualities, suggesting a high-quality textile suitable for delicate garments.

Marquisette Voile Dresses From $8.50 To $35.00

Cotton voiles and Marquisette dresses are presented as true novelties. An elegant line is shown, all trimmed in clung and Irish Point lace. The advertisement notes all styles and sizes are available and urges customers to see these dresses.

Tailored Suits at 15.00 in Latest Spring Styles

New models and spring shades showcase hand tailored garments in many weaves. Plain serges in black white and colors offered in all sizes. Attractive suits highlighted by quality tailoring and a wide display.

Skirts Sale Offers Voiles Panamas and Serges

A local sale advertises skirts in voiles panamas and serges priced at 500 each with real values listed at 7.50 8.50 and 9.50. Styles are described as good but sizes are somewhat broken.

Auto Veils $1.25 Extra

A brief classified notice offers waterproof auto veils in black and colors. The ad promises a large assortment to choose from and a price of $1.25. It focuses on product variety and affordability for motorists.

Bags and purses on display in leather collection

A large display features a complete line of bags and purses priced from 1.00 to 8.50. The collection showcases leather goods in black and color variations, emphasizing variety, workmanship, and style.

Davison Nicholson Co. Promises Complete Toilet Line

When in want of toilet articles, Davison Nicholson Co. is the place to go. Complete line of perfumes toilet water powders soap and everything to complete a first class toilet department.

Davison-Nicholson Co

Ribbons Line Promoted With New Display

A local shop touts the largest and most complete ribbon selection in the city with every shade and width available. A new line of fancy ribbons has just arrived and is on display.

Special 10 Cents Table Offers Assorted Fabrics

A special 10 cents table features lawns madras checks dim ities and pajama checks in a large assortment with real values up to 15 cents.

Madras

Boys' Blouse and Shirts 50 Cent Assorted Styles

Advertises a large selection of boys blouses and shirts in fine ginghams and madras. Offers various styles and collars with a full range of sizes and options.

Madras

Veterans Monument Unveiled in Jackson County Ceremony

Mrs. Dr. Jesse C. Bennett gave a beautiful address as she presented the veterans monument for Jackson County. Judge H. W. Bell accepted the monument on behalf of veterans, with Miss India Hunter Barnett and her daughter Miss Hunter Barnett providing songs and piano accompaniments. The Commerce band played Dixie and the procession moved to Woodbine cemetery where graves were marked with towers, closing the day’s public exercises. George A. Johns led the event, and Sunday school was urged for Athens children.

Jesse C. Bennett Jefferson Chapter Jackson County J. C. Bennett Pressley Orr Athens William D. Campbell J. W. Barnett India Hunter Jefferson Barnett Hunter Barnett Lang Commerce Band Dixie George A. Johns Woodbine Cemetery

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