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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1906
Page
6
Readable fragments describe a sale of wool dress goods at reduced prices. Yardages include 1000 yards at 15 to 19 cents and 1500 yards at 25 cents, with higher quantities at 39 and 49 cents. Additional goods include school wool fancies and childrens wear with marked savings.
City work on sewers stalls for weeks due to a scarcity of laborers. Three thousand dollars remains to fund several small lateral sewers in various districts. The Boulevard area, growing rapidly, voices the loudest demand for sewer access as other street work continues.
The text notes Mr E F Bond moved to Atlanta to pursue an interest in Swift and Hall, a leading firm in the Gate City. It praises his prior city ties, embalmers training from New York, and broad local friendships. The piece endorses Taft for president.
A catalog announcing numerous coats for Misses through women in extra length and all sizes. Prices range from 4.95 to 9.95 with stated values from 7.50 to 12.50. Showcases tan, casters, kersey, plaids, stripes and fancy wraps in plain and mixed fabrics.
This ad promotes all wool tailored suits in gray, satin lining, with prices from 9.50 to 45.00. Also features 35 suits at 11.60 and bulk lots from 12.60, plus a cream white skirt closeout and a wide range of suit prices.
Lewis Dyar, described as a negro, was sentenced in Superior court to the next five years in the penitentiary for stealing a bale of cotton from the Oconee Heights Ginnery. His brother was arrested on a related charge from a similar theft a year earlier, with a later trial planned. Judge Brand imposed a heavy sentence to deter future cotton theft.
Mr. M. A. Skalowski, formerly of this city now in Chicago, visits relatives here. He was a buyer of Coca Cola bottling rights for Chicago and surrounding areas, a venture that proves a strong investment. F. L. Parr of this city also backs the enterprise in Chicago. The Banner notes their rapid rise in business.
Underwear for ladies misses boys and infants ranges from 25 cents to 2.00 per garment. Winter supply includes hosiery gloves flannels blankets comforts and shoes. Special values feature 100 black silk finished ruffled underskirts 765, skirts 75 at 1.00, others 1.50 to 3.50.
The jury returned a guilty verdict just after midnight for Jordan on the forged check indictment. Judge delayed sentence as attorney J R Cooper of Macon was absent and a motion for a new trial is expected to be filed. Jury deliberated for hours amid strong interest.
A health note emphasizes prudent life insurance and guarding health. It warns illness often starts with the liver and presents in many forms, urging timely action to protect oneself and family.
The Lancashire cotton spinners study cotton cultivation in America and England aims to grow raw cotton at home to end dependence on the United States. The solution appears distant but progress may come in time.
Judge Brand punishes witnesses delayed for their appearance in the state v. Wray Woodie case. Several named individuals including Charlie Cook Mary Pines Sam Hamilton Sallie Cleveland Gertrude Stroud Ella Hiram and Emma Hiram are jailed for contempt until they comply. A Cleveland girl expresses interest in enlisting in the navy.
Ed 1 Flournoy pleaded guilty to assault and battery in Superior court, with a fine of forty dollars or six months in the chaingang. The charge originated from a fight with James McConkey on Thomas Street where a blow to the head threatened the man’s life but he recovered. The plea to the lesser offense was accepted, reducing the penalty to a misdemeanor.
Claud Reed, a negro man, faced trial in Superior Court on burglary charges for allegedly entering Cora Eberhart’s home and taking two dollars and a half. The jury found him not guilty and he was released.
Special 500 piies Underwear for boys and girls 25c per garment, 50c and 75c values. 6000 yards outing and Fleeced Flannelites 8 1 2c, 1000 yards best Ginghams 10c. New plaid and leather Belts, Ribbons, Neckwear. Millinery department on second floor with styles for ladies, misses, boys and children. Grand line of school Shoes and Rubbers.
Describes Baxter Street Sunday school facing eviction due to four dollar monthly rent. The Banner has started a fund drive with a five dollar contribution and seeks additional gifts to raise forty eight dollars to cover one year of rent. Also notes poor playground space at Washington Street school and criticizes Oswald Garrison Villard’s race remarks.
Judge J R White spoke from the funeral home expressing opposition to relocating the Clarke County court house downtown He prefers preserving the current site as ideal and accessible arguing for remodeling to add modern conveniences Meanwhile he supports police and pedestrian restraint measures and complains of speeding motorists near Milledge Avenue and horse drawn teams entering the city limits.
The jury in the case against Jordan Monti, charged with passing forged paper, was told to mercy by the court but Judge Brand said he would disregard the recommendation. He will sentence Jordan tomorrow, with the law prescribing from two to ten years and an expected sentence around six years. Also noted, the gorilla’s lungs are largest among animals of its size, followed by an advertisement for Dr King s New Discovery for coughs and lung trouble.
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