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13 Apr 1901
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Anniston Evening Star in Anniston, Alabama
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1901
Page
1
Evangelist Sam P. Jones Opens Ten Day Meeting
Rev Sam P Jones arrives from Atlanta for a revival at the auditorium with first service set for 8 o clock tomorrow afternoon. The ten day event will feature singing by L R Gilreath of Cartersville and continues after his extensive recent lecture tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam P. Jones
L. R. Gilreath
Cartersvill
Desperate Battle on Mountain Top in Whitesburg
In Whitesburg Kentucky on April 13 two men were killed and wounded in a desperate mountain top battle. The report notes casualties and ongoing danger as authorities investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitesburg, Ky
Battle on the Mountain Top in Hall Robbery Case
A clash erupted on a mountain top between Sheriff John W. Wright and his deputies and a band of desperadoes suspected of robbing and killing Mrs. Jemima Hall and her son. The confrontation occurred between Boones Fork and Millstone Creek as authorities pursued the perpetrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Wright
Boones Fork
Millstone
Reinterment of Mrs. Elizabeth Shaw in Edgemont Cemetery
The remains removed from a potter's field burial on January 15 were reinterred this morning in a new lot at Edgemont Cemetery purchased by Mr. Shaw and Mr. Little. The Shaw and Little families plan to depart for Lowell, Indiana, on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Shaw
Potter’s Field
Edgemont Cemetery
Shaw
Mr. Little
Fire destroys Owens stables in Edwardsville
A large fire in Edwardsville last night destroyed six stables, a corn house, and feed belonging to Mr. J. O. Owens. Family sulfur burning to exterminate mites started the blaze. Loss estimated at $1,000 with no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwardsville
J. O. Owens
Mother Defies Doctor to Save Child with Foley’s Honey and Tar
Mrs. P. L. Cordier of Manning ton Ky recalls a severe croup attack on her three year old daughter. Doctors said she could not live, but a dose of Foley's Honey and Tar at McBreath Drug Co. brought quick relief and saved the child's life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Cordier
Mannington, Ky
Foley
McBreath Drug Co
Those Convicted in City Court Learn Their Fate
City Court convicts reveal their sentences as judges pronounce verdicts on multiple defendants. Proceedings highlight civic crime cases and impose penalties in a brisk downtown session.
Years Of Mine Work Term Counts In City Court
The spring term of the city court closed and juries for the final week were discharged. Judge Lapsley sentenced convicted prisoners who could not pay fines between 11:00 PM and 1:00 AM. Delinquent defendants received terms ranging from sixty-six days to three years for crimes including burglary grand larceny and bringing stolen property into the county. Jail terms and sentences list several individuals with varying colors and crimes, concluding with the motion docket.
Speedy Justice Meted Out to Negro Fiend in Colbert
A local report from Colbert notes a swift legal action against a Black man described as a fiend. The piece emphasizes rapid punishment and public safety concerns in the wake of the incident.
Deliberate act of enraged parent in Spring Valley
Emmett Crittenden, a well known farmer, shot and killed West, a Black man, after West allegedly assaulted Crittenden’s eldest daughter. Crittenden, who had spent the day in Tuscumbia, returned home and shot West with a double barreled shotgun twice. West died instantly. Crittenden surrendered to the sheriff in Tuscumbia. West had worked for Crittenden for three years and was described as a good man by locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crittenden
Spring Valley
Mr. Crittenden
Tuscumbia
Special Cash Sale Starts Monday at 8:30 A.M.
A local advertisement announces a cash sale beginning Monday at 8:30 a.m. lasting six days. The notice urges customers to take advantage of widespread price cuts across the store’s merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivery
Anniston Trading Co
City Police Chief Elected Amid Family Illness in Seddon
The city council elected the new chief of police Thursday night while he was at the bedside of his father-in-law Mr. BE W Buchanan who is gravely ill in Seddon. Buchanan has been ill for weeks and may die at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seddon
Mays
Buchanan
Worker Injured as Safe Wheel Crushed Foot at Water Co
At the Anniston Water Supply Co office Mr. R. O. Watson suffered a severe injury when a large safe wheel rolled onto his right foot. The foot was mashed and the wound described as painful and serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston Water Supply Co
Bar Resident Nets Half Million From Mining Claims
Tomasronr Arizona received about 500000 dollars from Tucson for seven mining claims near Bisbee he had bought years ago for a few hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Bisbee
Witches Killed and Discharged by Texas Jury
A Texas jury acquitted or discharged individuals connected to a case labeled witches killed or accused of witchcraft. The brief item notes the jury action and involved parties within the local legal proceedings.
Remarkable Trial of Two Indians in Texas Murder Case
Heohe mon Hotema and Sammy Chee taw Indians were tried for murder in Paris Texas after admitting to killing two women and a man on April 14 1899 in the Choctaw Nation. They claimed the victims were witches and pleaded not guilty though admitting the killings.
Chief Prather Still Working in Police Duty
Chief J C Mays remains at his bedside as he handles duties of chief of police. The report notes Mr J M Prather continues performing as chief while his father in law recuperates.
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Creek
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Noble Street
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Dina Boov
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Lank Johnson
Walker Crankfield
Will Barker and
John Pesnell
The
Jim Hanna
Anderson Matterson
Emmett Crook
Richard Smith
Henry Jackson
Will Smith
John Martin
Speedy Justice
Colbert
Tuscamera
Emmett
West
Daugh
Shotgun
Surren
BE. W
R. O. Watson
Dent
Tomasronr
Ariz
M. Costello
Texex Jury
Paris
Texas
Heohe
Mon Hotema
Sammy
Chee
Ted
Wan
Ac Sab
J.C. Mays
J.M. Prather
J. C. Mays
Ae Webster
Globe Clothing
Telephone
Paes
Victor C. Day
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