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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1901
Page
4
A fragmented column recalls Senator Morgan and the canal project amid praise for public service, notes on dozens of regional items, and a Newport Kentucky church dispute over a charity cookbook. It mentions Kansas political stereotypes and Hawaii debt reduction context.
The article notes the wind roared through the valley yesterday and last night yet Anniston escaped disasters. The surrounding mountains provide steadfast protection, making Anniston a fortunate city in many respects.
Anniston audiences will welcome Walker Whiteside and his company next Saturday night in the high class attraction Heart and Sword. Noble reports strong advance sales and critics praise Whiteside as a leading Shakespearean actor with a bright future. The troupe previously drew crowded houses in Atlanta and Chattanooga.
Georg L Heard of High Tower Georgia reports a case where Bezema broke out on his baby body causing burning itching and sleeplessness. After applying Banner Salve the condition improved and by the time the salve was finished the child was well. The physician agreed the salve was more beneficial than prior treatments. Elam Drag Co.
Effective October 7 the Choctaw Route adds three Memphis to Hot Springs trains daily with double daily service to Indian and Oklahoma Territories. Close connections link Southwest Missouri Kansas Texas and the West for all points.
Voters in the Fifth Ward await a competitive election with a single notable contest drawing attention as residents head to the polls for local representation.
The Mayoral office lists Z Henderson and councilmen by ward including McKleroy Stickney Wilson Jones Robertson Rich Garner Kaplan Wolkcroft and Cooper across five wards. This serves as a formal roster of local government representatives.
The general city election passed quietly with major Fifth ward activity. Independent candidate D Cooper won over Harry Powell by 37 votes, 91 to 54, while Thos Wolsoncroft received 111 votes. Voter enthusiasm lingered in the Fifth, others wards and Mayor Henderson faced no opposition.
Pay day for Pickens teachers is near after the Southern Express company promises immediate replacement of stolen school funds. Superintendent Abercrombie was assured the money will be replaced, and detectives close on robbers. The Southern Express company offers a 500 reward for the bandits who blew open the Reform safe and stole over 4000.
A clavee customer yields a lasting win for Boyer the tailor as a notable business milestone.
J. N. Boyer & Co advertises spring suits beginning at twenty cents and up. The note suggests affordable pricing for new season apparel.
Effective October 1 Southern Railway operates a Birmingham to Richmond Pullman Sleeper train 36 leaving Birmingham at 4 40 p m and returning as train 35 arriving Birmingham 11 35 a m This provides improved service for the public Inquiries about tickets: C F Jackson PPA Birmingham Alabama ARw tf
J N Boyer & Co presents an attractive line of spring suits with prices starting at 820 and up. This advertisement highlights affordable yet stylish options for the season from the retailer known for quality menswear.
A local yard and wood supplier, McClurkin’s, faces community questions over land use and business expansion. Nearby residents fear traffic and noise while the owner cites growth and job creation. Officials plan a public meeting to address concerns.
Chas C Ellis of Lisbon Indiana washed down a telegraph line and contracted a severe cold and cough. Doctors in Oakland Nebraska Sioux City and Omaha said consumption was terminal. He used Dr Kings New Discovery and was cured after six bottles. Elam Drug Co guarantees it for coughs colds and lung troubles. Trial bottles free.
The notice advertises Union Pacific routes to Colorado Wyoming Utah California and Oregon. It highlights Pullman Palace Sleepers Buffet Smoking and Library Cars Dining Cars with a la carte meals and Pullman Tourist Sleepers. For schedules or information contact a local agent or J. F. Agrar General AgentSt Louis Mo.
Week long specials feature 15 cent all silk nets and dotted laces, Foster’s gloves at 1.00, ladiss' hose in multiple styles, 7 cent ribbed cotton hose, 36 inch percales at 10 cents, Damask napkins 1.00 per dozen, silk grenadines 1.25 to 1.50, foulard de soie 65 cents, Persian lawn 25 to 50 cents, and a wide stock of black dress fabrics and Easter fabrics, with low prices and tomorrow only offers.
Cable net Curtains copied from Renaissance and Arabian lace sets offered at up to 475 per pair, 3.50. Imported foulard araines with silk luster in spring shades, value 5Vc, tomorrow only 3 ets. Embroidered white appliqued tinsled silk fabrics, priced 25¢ to $2.00.
Advertisement notes ladies Oxford shoes with six eyelets, trench heel, kid and patent tip, pointed toe, offered at four dollars.
Footwear offers describe ladies Oxfords priced at two dollars in fresh season styles. The makers express pride in the line and customers are invited to purchase at two dollars.
Chrome patent kid oxfords with six holes and military heel priced at 3.50. Handsome Sik Foulards in choice styles for spring dresses. Worth 200 dollars at 0.69. Black and colored taffeta Sik Waists with tuck hemstitched and Persian lace trim. Prices begin at 2.98 to 10.00.
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