Prominent Men to Attend Macon State Fair Highlights
Macon Georgia September 4 Special. The Macon State Fair plans attract prominent national figures with President Taft likely to speak November 4 at Central City Park. Invitations to William Jennings Bryan, Governor Brown, ex-Governor Smith, railroad magnate E H Harriman and others are extended. Multiple theme days are scheduled including Taft Bryan Brown Educational Farmers Union Labor and Military days. Airship demonstrations by Wright brothers are sought, with daily balloon ascents and other free acts.
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Macon
William H. Taft
Central City Park
Charles B. Lewis
The
Fair Association
William Jennings Bryan
Lewis
Joseph M. Brown
Hoke Smith
E H J. Harriman
Railroad Magnet
South
Association
Athens Judge Henry West Hosts City Barbecue
Judge Henry West of Athens city court hosted a 2 PM barbecue at old Athens Park on the Boulevard. Guests included Athens bar members, city council, and city court officers who unanimously passed a resolution thanking Judge West and his wife for a splendid affair.
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Henry
West
Athens
Athens Park
Judge West
Barbe
Paroled Convict Taken In Charge In Georgia
In Atlanta on September 4 a former convict under parole is to be returned to the penitentiary to finish his sentence. Archie McDuffy, paroled by former Governor Smith, engaged in riotous conduct in Pineview, prompting Governor Brown to order rearrest. McDuffy to serve the remainder of his term. Prof. and Mrs. John Morris and child return from Hanover county, Virginia.
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Atlanta
W. J. Flanders
Penitentiary Department
Wilcox County
Archie McDuffy
Prison Commission
McDuffy
Smith
D. B. Nicholson
Rochelle
Pineview
MirLeod
Brown
John Morris
Hanover County
Virginia
Revel in Summer Fabrics Sale Adheadline
We are closing out all Summer Goods regardless of cost. 44 inch bordered Saltings 27 inch colored Muslin lawns and Valencienne laces offered at deep discounts. Crepon shirt waists and fine embroideries priced sale low. Stock includes 27 inch lawns priced to clear, laces at 6 cents yard, and imported embroideries at 81 dollars per piece.
Hair Braids and Accessories Ad
Advertisement lists hair braids with prices from 2.00 to 5.00, puffs from 1.25, hair rats and hair nets in natural shades, with a large size price of 0.50, all in varied shades and styles.
Hats and Caps Line Shown in All Shapes and Colors
A stylish display features a beautiful line of Girls' and Boys' Hats and Caps in varied shapes, styles, and colors. The collection is praised as the prettiest yet and customers are invited to inspect. Prices range from 25 cents to $2.00.
Trunk and Suit Case Line Promises Best Styles
A city store touts the largest trunk and suit case selection with vast styles and noted bargains. Shoppers are urged to view the stock before buying, claiming top brands and tight prices.
White Goods Specials Review of Damaged Stock
A list of damaged or marked down white goods including 27 inch and 32 inch rep curtains and linens. Items include 27 inch rep at 10 to 20 cents values, 35c Zibaline Pop lin shortened, 40 inch lawn at 16 cents, 80 inch muslin checks, 36 inch pajama cloth, and 86 inch curtain Swiss with special prices.
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Zibaline Poplin
Great Wash Goods Values and Fabrics in New Shades
The ad lists fabrics including Galatea in new shades at 18 cents, Ginghams and Flax Cloth in stripes and checks at 32 inches, Percale in tight colors and shirting variants, New Fall Ginghams 27 inches at 12.5 cents, Printed Galatea in stripes, New Madras Shirtings in new patterns at 15 and 18 cents, and Apron Ginghams at 6.5 cents, signaling a broad selection for the season.
Second Floor House Furnishings and Carpets Sale
Large assortment of ingrain carpets and rugs made to size with wool and cotton options. Prices include 95c per yard for all wool, 85c for wool and cotton blends, 75c for cotton jute, stair carpets 35c to 1 50 per yard. Velvet and Brussels rugs offered in 36x72 and 27x57 sizes. Highest value rugs highlighted as best money offers.
Notions and Accessories Store Ad Highlights Goods
A local ad promotes a complete line of Rogers and Gallet and Colgate Toilet articles, belt pins and buckles, elegant handbags, silver and beaded purses, Griffon Cutlery, ribbons, ladies collars, jet beads, spangles, Bordeaux, Japanese hand painted cups and saucers, jet beads at 16 cents, and fancy hats priced from 35 cents to 1.75.
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Rogers and Gallet and
Colgate
Velvet Rugs and Drapery Line Offers Bargains in City
A local retailer announces new Velvet Rugs 27x54 at 1.49 and 9x12 Velvet Rugs from 16.50 to 19.75 with a 9x12 Brussells Rug at 12.50. Portieres from 2.60 to 25.00 and complete Drapery line including Lace Nets by the yard and Madras Silks. Curtain prices range 0.98 to 16.60 per pair. stair carpets 0.35 to 1.50 per yard. Crex Grass Rugs discounted for bedrooms halls and dining rooms.
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Madras
Towel Deals: Turkish and Huck Towels Sale Notes
Advertises a range of towels including Huck Towels 20x38 at 26c, 3,000 Huck Towels with red borders at 6c, extra fine Turkish Towels on sale at 5c, 100 dozen Bleached Turkish Towels at 10c, 24x46 extra fine at 1 50 per dozen, and 24x50 extra heavy towels at 25c. Also claims 26c Turkish Towels unmatched at 35c and 6c wash rags valued at 10c.
George Patterson Settles His Case
George Patterson a young white man was arrested in Bowenville on a warrant for obtaining money under false pretences. The case was settled after a divorce had cleared him of alleged wife desertion and the prosecutor owed him eight dollars, with Col John R Gamble securing a satisfactory outcome for Patterson.
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Bowenville
Patterson
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Wright Brothers
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Mother Gray
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le Roy
Prunella
Washington Street
Panama
Mary Jane
C. C
Ping
Wilton
George Patterson
Mr. Patterson
John R. Gamble
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