Smiths Entertain as Wedding Note Reaches Anniston
Social columns record George B. Smith and his bride arriving from Louisville and staying with Mrs. M. P. Smith as friends congratulate them. Abbie Chambless visits Heflin and returns, while Mrs. W. F. McGain and Miss Flora McCain spend time at Pistaboga. Mary and Mervill Frank attend Oxanona public school events in Jacksonville observed over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. FP. McGain
Flora” McCain
Pistaboga
Mary
Mervill Frank
Oxanona
Jacksville
Jacksonville Municipal Election Sees Mayor Hopefuls Face Off
Jacksonville voters go to polls today for a municipal election headlined by the mayoral contest between Hon. L L Stevenson and incumbent J D L Mondy. The council slate includes D Crow, A L Stewart, S R Wilkergon, J K Frank, John Pruett and W P Morton with a vacancy from F S Siketon's removal to Talladega.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
J.D
Lammondy
Dd. Hananonds Coun Airy
Elon Vauzaut
A. Bea
J. DP. Crow
J.T. Jelles
JO Te
Talladega
FS Sikeston
H.L. Stevenson
J. D. Crow
A. L. Stewart
S. R. Wilkergon
KK. Frank
John Pruett
County Commissioners Convened In Regular Session
The county commissioners court in An niston meets at the county courthouse for routine business this week. The session opened this morning and will continue for most of the week. The report notes no special items on the docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the County Commissioners’ Court
the County Court House
Democratic Victory Predicted in Calhoun Contests
Mr. B. CG. McClelen, once a leading Populist figure in the county and a party figure, forecasts a strong Democratic win in Calhoun this year. He says the traditionally Populist beat will swing Democratic by a clear margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. CG. McClelen
Calhoun
McClelen
Pampus Gentry Show at Thirteenth and Gurnee for Children
Prof Gentry presents a school of performing dogs and ponies under a tent at Thirteenth and Gurnee streets Monday April 9 at 2 50 PM and 8 PM. The show includes monkey actors and new acts, with a post performance ride for children on ponies and close contact with the animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Gentry
Thirteenth
Gurnee Streets
Order coal and stove wood from R. O. Watson
A short classified item directs readers to contact R. O. Watson to order coal and stove wood, noting the telephone contact 72.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. O. Watson
Personal visits noted in city listings
Mr. R J Morgan of Piedmont. Rev B Baird of Merigin. Mr B Schmit of Taibalegs visit Anniston. Meira J L Greco and Meekin Browning are in Iron City. Robert D Allen returns to Atlanta after family visit. Alderman M Markstein and others travel for business. various residents leave for Pensacola Birmingham and Talladega for work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. B. Schmit
Taibalegs
Meira J. L. Greco
Meekin Browning
Iron City
Robert D. Allen
Atlanta
Lon Baker
Birmingham
The
Tennesse Cot, Iron and Railroad Company
Allman Bros Offer $6.99 Men’s Suits in City Sale
About twenty five Piedmont citizens attended the Southern today as witnesses in the Jeff Rountree murder trial in county court Get KR O Watson available for hauling. Policeman W D Hays returns to the streets after a grip illness, friends glad he is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont
Jeff Rountree
Jim Wiehards
Iity
W. D. Hays
Ullman Bros suits raise spring line in Fremont ad
Ullman Bros offers 450 men and boys suits at 6.99 with a new spring line in sizes 33 to 44. Mrs W 8 Platt, wife of Fremont editor W S Platt, died in Fremont after pneumonia following a winter in Anniston. The Platts visited J N Boyer in Anniston, making many friends before her death. Also noted are two job ads for boys 14 to 16 by Pratt & Yates Bag Company and Dr B D Williams canceling a speaking engagement in Columbiana due to professional duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ullman Bros
W. 8. Platt
W. S. Platt
Fremont
Mich
Anniston
Mr. J. M. Mather Returns to Oxford After Injury
Mr. J. M. Mather, long with the Tennessee Central Railway at Rockwood Tennessee, has returned to Oxford after an accident a month ago that required a layoff for a period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Mather
Rockwood
Tenn
Tennessee Central Railway
Oxford
Mather
Monday Morning in Police Court
The police court session opened with several offenders before the Mayor. A white man fined 2.50 for leaving a team unattended, two white men jailed 2.50 each for intoxication, and another frequent offender faced charges for being drunk and asleep in public. He pledged to quit and said it would be his farewell appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Solemly
Youll Likem Groceries Ad Copy Teas and Coffees
An OCR style advertisement touts Youllikem Groceries claiming superiority and the best prices. It highlights teas coffees flours sugars and spices with a testimonial tone urging customers to sample.
Knights of Pythias grand lodge meeting eyed in May
Capt John H Donaloo of Talladega grand keeper of records and seal arrived to arrange a Knights of Pythias grand lodge gathering in the city on May 1. Ullman Bros advertise line of 450 suits for 6.99. J L Segars of Stoanton greeted locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Donaloo
Talladega
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge
Disorderly conduct case in Anniston ends with fine
Cradley Harvey, an African American man, faced a disorderly conduct charge in Anniston. Witnesses testified he caused a disturbance at home on Saturday night, breaking a lamp and causing other mischief. The case was dismissed after noting he would not drink again. He was fined 5 dollars and 20 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lng
Anniston
Cradley Harvey
Grand Spring Opening of Millinery Display
An invitation announces a grand spring millinery show with the largest assortment of Pakistan pattern hats in the city. Edmondon and Anderson handle hatting services. contact 55-3. Also featured are verses and literary snippets from Myrtle Reed and Munsey's, plus a note on the Bible Society circulating Scriptures in many languages and a fact about Transvaal climate compared to Cape Town.
New Styles in Men’s Frock and Sack Suits at Ullman Bros
Ullman Brothers offers men's frock and sack suits in black and color patterns with new styles priced at 6.99. The display emphasizes fresh patterns and range for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ullman Brothers
Local Tailor and Hauler Promote Nearby Services
Why send tailoring out of town when a home tailor can fit you perfectly. Patronize Boyer on Eleventh Street near Noble for on site fittings and keep money at home. Edmondson and Anderson offer hauling services locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmondson & Anderson
Boyer
Eleventh Street
Noble
Reduced Commutation Tickets Between Oxford and Anniston
On and after March 31 1900 the Anniston Beebie & Coins Company will sell fifty two trip tickets good between Oxford Lake and the Pipe Works at 50 each for use only during the referender month for which issued and not transferable. If fewer than twenty five trips are taken a credit will be allowed at the Company's Office on other tickets for the difference between 2.50 and the number of trips taken counted at ten cents each. Anniston Electric & Gas Co. H. W. Suxton, Gen. Mgr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston Beebie & Coins Company
Oxford Lake
Anniston Electric & GaAs Co
Hl. W. Suxton
Gen'l Mgr
No. 920 Noble Street Ground Floor Access
A short note indicates the property or area access was moved to the ground floor of the same building at 920 Noble Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Street
Ready made clothes and the dummy effect
A humorous note praises ready made garments as flattering on dummies and on well dressed men. Julius Levy, Thy Tailors, is quoted in a Philadelphia context with a brief aside about a punchy exchange and a stray joke about a train. The text pivots to a bizarre line about goats in India and a poisonous plant used in infanticide cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Sale of Unclaimed Freight at Anniston Depot
On April 21 1900 a public cash auction will be held at the Anniston freight depot at 10 o’clock for unclaimed and refused freight. Items listed include cook stoves, iron hammer, household goods, advertising matter, lard cases, soap, grocer items, whiskey, crockery, dry goods, walnuts, picture frames, and railroad iron among others. Proceeds apply to charges due and the sale is conducted by Southern Ry Co represented by agent J Henry Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston
P. Kengepy
Southern Ry Oo
J. Henry Bailey
Fef. McGowan
Jualia Watson
L. M. Buros
Edmund & Co
O—N. J. Il. Tratiin
Wh. Mitchell
O—N. J. J. Hearst
Chas. Barton
B. Sawyer
Mattie Adams
O. E. Boyles
W. O. Green
C. L. Leverett
Herbert Miller
J. N. Arends
Nettie Starkley
National Picture Company
J. Best
P. W. Ogletree
Esk. Crockery
Otis Terrel
T. A. Howle
Grave Lithographic Company
H. C. Meeker
John R. Jones
M. Norton
N. Noble
Ee L. Mallory
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Mr Co, O' Bryant
K. J. Cooper
J. H. Hill
Baker
Quintard
Keith House
Ninti and
Leighton
Allman Brothers
Green Johnson
Choccoloeco
Marshal Battle
Commissioner Randolph
Annistoo
J. M. Canfield
O'd Parker
Mr. Canfield
Atniston
Aig
Flam Drug
Anni Iston Ala
Anniston Trading CO
Daniel
Columbian Building
George B. Smith
Louisville
Mr. Smith
M. P. Smith
Abbie Chambless
Heflin
Mrs. L. P. Chambless
Kennesaw
Cassimere
R. J. Morgan
Piedm Nt
Bt. B. Baird
Meirin
Tocay
Bedi Wiley
Mr. M. Li Brust
New York
Alderman Max Markstein
Wim O. Clement
Rome
Mosaic Herald
Howard W. Sexton
Pensacola
Fla
John Parifoy
Montgomery
J. A. McClosky
North Alabama Coal and Tron Company
Allman Bros
KR. O. Watson
Pratt & Yates Bag Company
B.D. Williams
Columbiana
Youllikem
J. L. Segars
Stounton
Cater Grocery Co
Att Main Bros
Department Store
Pakistan
AVRIL
FIFA
HY A. M
Altman Grothers
Edmondon & Anderson
Lady's
Tarly
Wolly
Myrtle Reed
Munsey
North Columbus
Indianapolis Journal
American Bible Society
Transvaal
Equator
Cape Town
Anniston Electric & Gas
Julius Levy
Philadelphia
Bilgere
Dofipiktix
Anes
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