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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1906
Page
3
The advertisement outlines new fall styles from 25 cents to 2.50 and belts from 25 cents to 1.50, plus a vast line of gloves from Centemeri and Royale brands. It promotes tailored suits, fabrics like Viyella and 86 inch chiffon, Priestly fabrics, and Cravenettes, with extensive offerings in carpets, draperies, linens, towels, and embroidered linens. Numerous price points and large quantities are highlighted to entice shoppers.
Hon. T. P. Vincent says county police bill unlikely under current law but could be pursued next session. Proposes bailiffs become paid policemen in rural districts to patrol with two officers per million district at about forty dollars monthly. Notes rising crime against white women, urges citizen support and small tax impact to fund patrols.
Col Thomas Duncan of Princeton Indiana desires to move to Athens with his family but finds no suitable home available. Real estate dealers did their best yet room remains scarce. He is now in Rome likely to relocate, described as a most excellent gentleman and potential good citizen.
Last night at the Commercial hotel a banquet was given by A. B. Carter superintendent of the Georgia Manufacturing Company to the overseers and second-hands of that mill. It celebrated the largest amount of work turned out in August at the oldest cotton mill in the South. Guests included R J Hill W A Connell J P Williams Henry Williams J P Royster Sam Dammons and E C Anglin.
Clarke county jury commissioners Messia Myer Stern John A Hunni cutt W A Jester J R Nunnally work to revise the jurors after five years without revision. They expect to finish within a week as many citizens visit Athens to check lists and many names are being added or removed for accuracy and adequacy.
The University plans to empty several dozen dwelling houses along the old cemetery to Baldwin Street and Lumpkin Street within weeks, vacating two homes and holding others ready by September 15. If all are vacated at once, about 600 people would be left homeless, prompting concern over Athens housing options.
Yesterday morning Mayor Dorsey disciplined Charlie Campbell for an offense and warned of harsher punishment if repeated. At Nathan Jackson’s home they drank and argued over a guitar and whiskey, with Charlie threatening violence before police intervened and Charlie was taken to the caldhouse.
Magele Hickox of Midland Michigan recalls a two year old son’s severe bowel illness cured by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The ad urges following directions for a certain cure and lists H R Palmer & Bons and W J Smith & Bro as sellers.
The new cotton season opened in Athens yesterday with receipts for last season at 92 710 bales, down from 93 317. Local spinners added more than 2 500 bales. Opening stock on hand is 1 557 bales. A comparative table shows season 1905 06 stock and receipts by wagon and railroad. Mrs Mary I Walters of Columbus Ohio says electric bitters cured her weak stomach and sleepless nerves after useless drugs. Best health tonic on earth 60c, guaranteed by local druggists.
The legislature did not pass any changes to pension laws. A letter from Pension Commissioner Lindsey to Ordinary Wingfield clarifies that only those entitled under existing law may apply, with no alterations to payment methods or the current pension system.
Georgia cities push to end loafing by punishing idleness. Athens mayor Dorsey and May or Dorsey lead drive to abolish Blue Monday celebrations and require the idle to labor or help street improvements. Similar steps spread to Atlanta and Macon as officials vow fines and public works.
Jackson county judge R B Russell who sought the governorship may lecture on a Georgia Cracker's Experience in Campaign for Governor. Friends in Atlanta urge him to speak there with potential tours planned across the state. He notified county chairman Mell of his delegates to the Macon state convention. Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar cough syrup is advertised by Orr Drug Co.
J R Brantly, long with Inman Akers of Atlanta in this market, now represents the Pacolet system of cotton mills in Georgia and South Carolina. He expects to handle a large share of Athens receipts as the market grows. He notes Athens cotton suits mills needing good strong staple.
A Victorian advertisement claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy acts on nature to ease colds and relieve coughs. It purportedly helps lungs, aids expectoration, opens secretions, and prevents pneumonia, with prices of 26 cents and 60 cents for large size. Sold by H. R. Palmer Sons and W. J. Smith & Bro.
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