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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1906
Page
3
Catalog of ladies misses and children's undergarments with ribbed undervests at 50 cents, draw ers at 75 cents, union suits from 50 cents to 1.60, knit corset covers to 1.00, Misses and boys knit pieces priced 85 to 1.00 per item.
We display grand values in silks and dress goods for fall wear. See our mammoth stock for correct styles weaves and colorings before you buy.
Judge Charles Brand, addressing the grand jury as a citizen and taxpayer, urged moving the court house to a downtown site for accessibility. He emphasized public support and asked commissioners to act, noting the community’s desire to improve the city’s business and upbuilding. He also suggested selecting a county commissioner aligned with the popular sentiment on the issue.
Laura Rutherford Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy elected delegates to the Georgia Division session in Americas. Delegates include Mrs M R Welch Miss Rutherford Mrs John Gerdine Miss Rosa Woodberry and Miss Mary Erwin. The convention begins on the 31st. members expect to raise funds for Rabun Gap High School.
John Williams, the negro driver in charge of the team that ran over Mr J W Eber Jr's son, was released from custody by Chief McKie after evidence showed he tried to stop the team. The piece notes Clansman theatre bans and GOP references to Samuel Gompers.
The shop reports no rival stock could match their four week crowd and ongoing front of fashion. A broad line includes Ladies Suits from 10 to 50 dollars, Long Coats from 7.50 to 75 dollars, Skirts from 4.50 to 17.50, and Silk Waists from 4 to 20 dollars.
$2,000 worth of furs displayed in Athens offers rich selections from Russian and Hudson Bay lakes including mink ermine squirrel martin otter and beaver. Importers sent on approval with returns accepted. Prices range from $5.00 to $76.00 offering about 50 percent savings.
The grand jury found no bill against John M. Drake, a cotton mill operative near the Southern Manufacturing Company plant, in the case alleging he killed his infant during a quarrel with his wife. Drake denied the accusation and expressed relief at his release.
Yesterday in Clarke County Superior Court about twelve divorces were granted in a single session from eleven to three with an hour for dinner. Most cases involved Black couples. the proceedings followed standard procedure with testimony, jury instruction, verdict forms, and dissolution of marriage bonds. Plaintiffs included Maggie Williams, Mary Walker, Matte Sims, Dwatel Gilliam, Hattie Barnett, Tinnie Sims, Addie Ray, Nellie Milner, Cora Tate, and Harry Owens.
Mr E F Bond, longtime head of the undertaking department at Dorsey and Funkenstein in Athens, resigns to join Swift and Hall in Atlanta. He will relocate this week and assume a stake in the Atlanta firm, bringing his embalming expertise and industry reputation. The Banner praises his courteous manner and public trust he built in Athens.
A grand assortment of black dress goods showcased with a complete line of Priestley’s famous weaves. Cravenettes Serges Panamas Taffeta Cloths Henriettas Broad Cloths Prunellas Tamise Voiles and hundreds of other weaves on display. Dress trimmings also on sale.
Early Sunday a would be intruder tried to enter the Williams residence on Barrow street. Mr. Williams confronted the man who fled to the yard. He fired five shots after him but no hits were reported.
Edi Stephens of Cord mill area returns home after several days in Atlanta calaboose a riot tale he says was fueled by fear. He claims soldiers arrested him and he fled the city saying he will stay away. The piece also notes accusations of vote manipulation and calls for action against reckless driving by Mayor Dorsey.
Millinery invites shoppers to a series of special sales this Monday emphasizing color in hats. The shop highlights swift availability from New York, presenting greens browns cardinal navy blue and a violet lilac shade in Phipps and Castle tailored hats for automobile carriage and street wear.
A new stock of children's hats has just opened featuring handsome designs in the latest shades with attractive trimming.
The cotton movement remains slow with this season’s receipts at about 15 000 bales, half of last year’s 29 000 by the same date. The report compares stock on hand September 1 and receipts by wagon and railroad, total shipments and local spinner activity for 1906-07 and 1905-06.
The Floyd County Fair in Rome Georgia runs Oct 8 to Oct 13 with a 20 round glove contest for a $1000 purse between Jack Foy the south middleweight champion and Joe Rowe of Alabama. Both camps push hard with Rowe aiming to win and Foy training in Atlanta. The bout is slated for Oct 10 in the fair grounds arena with strong expectations of a full 20 rounds.
The twenty first annual convention of the Brotherhood of St Andrew in the Episcopal church runs October 18 to 23 in Memphis Tennessee. The program lists opening services, speakers and multiple conferences across four days with topics on Bible study, youth work, corporate communion, and forward movement of the church.
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