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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1900

Page

3

Bad Freight Wreck Near Huntsville

Bad freight wreck near Huntsville reports Memphis division train No. 53 leaping the track near Brownaboro ten miles east of Huntsville. Engineer Percy Armstrong of Stevenson and fireman Sandy Osborne were killed instantly. Several crew injured. Thirty-car train bound for Stevenson. Eight loaded cars piled on engine, tearing track for 300 feet. Wrecker from Tuscumbia arrived around 6. Bodies transported to Huntsville.

Huntsville Memphis Southern Railroad Brownaboro Percy Armstrong Stevenson Sandy Osborne Tuscumbia

Warships Return To Native Waters From Bermuda Cruise

The New York, Texas and Macias under Rear-Admiral Farquhar sailed from Bermuda to Hampton Roads, Virginia, ending their winter cruise of the squadron.

Barmuda Islands New York Texas Macias Farquhar Hampton Roads

Tax notice from City Tax Collector L Quinn

Real and personal tax is due now and will be delinquent on May 1. Books are open and payments can be settled to avoid extra charges. City Tax Collector L Quinn issues the notice.

L. Quinn Anniston Banking & Loan CO M. B. Wellborn Pres

No cigar earns praise for Kennesaw run here

Local coverage lauds the Kennesaw effort as unmatched in town history, noting the team’s persistent momentum and skill. The narrative credits players and coaching for a standout stretch, highlighting community pride and the lasting impression of their performance.

Uncalled For Letters at Anviston Post Office

A long list shows uncalled for mail in Anviston including GENTLEMEN S LIST and LADIES LIST entries. The advertisement letters include names such as Allen Byron Bullope Peter Bullard Hy Bishop Brown Dukes Blackman Grayson Good Garner Hutcheson Hayes Irwin Johnson Williams Waits Watson and others with initials. A separate LADIES LIST names Avery Alexander Adkins Bates Glenn Hice ks Jove Jones Lackey Morris Newell Penson Roy Scott Easter Taylor Alice Whatley L T Sirs P M.

A—Allen Byron T C Bullope Peter Bullard A Hy Bishop G W Brown Dukes Blackman Barclay Jno Corbett Ira Cash Delheld Daws J B Davis R P M Ellis Grayson Bragg Grace J H Good Garner Tom Hutcheson Cley Houser W H Hayes Irwin J—Johnson Bill A—Avery Marie Alexander Lillie Adkins Low B—Bates Jessie C—Carpenter Pearl G—Glenn Cornelia H—Hiceks Ela Hamnwett Mary Johns Thell Jones Ella L—Lackey Mattie Morris Fannie Newell P—Penson W L R-Roy Bell S—Scott Easter T—Thompson Mary & Thompson Candace Taylor Allice W——Wood Maggie Whatley Doneilla T. Sirs P.M

Monday Morning In Police Court Starred in Darktown Justice

In a crowded police court session Mayor Henderson presided over a string of petty offenses. A negro hackman paid fines for leaving his team unattended and for attempted bribery totaling 11.50 plus 250. A white man admitted intoxication in public and paid 84.00. Oscar Ford, colored youth, was found guilty on larceny of shoes and profane language, fines totaling 21.60. Tom Dokes faced a rough-house charge with 7.70. Rufus Patterson fined for shoe shining on another’s license. John Williams, a young negro boy, charged with assault on a negro man, fined 3.10. The item ends with local business ads for Edmondson & Anderson and R. O. Watson.

Darktown Henderson Hackman Oscar Ford Tom Dokes Cdl Cinder Bottom Rufus Patterson John Williams Negro Mar

Easter Exercises At Coldwater Church Spark Large Attendance

Easter services at the Coldwater Baptist Church drew a large crowd. Rev. W. F. McCain preached at 11 o clock, followed by a bountiful dinner on the ground. Afternoon exercises at 130 featured continued participation and enjoyment by attendees.

Coldwater Baptist Church W. F. McCain

Democrat party announces J H Kina and B Dudley Williams run

J H Kina, a Democratic candidate, is subject to party action. Dr B Dudley Williams of Calhoun County is announced as a candidate for Congress from Alabama's Fourth District under the Democratic banner.

Congress B. Dudley Williams Calhoun County Alabama

Morgan announces candidacy for Calhoun County sheriff

J M Ragan announces Alf M Morgan as candidate for sheriff of Calhoun county for the coming August election. Morgan states he has consented and asks the support of the county people.

J. M. RaGan

Cook Stock of Goods Offers Ladies Corsets at Low Prices

The seller promotes a stock of ladies corsets in all grades and emphasizes savings for buyers. It notes a large selection of corsets and states the items must go to move inventory quickly.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Vissit Ruad Rund's Murray Hill Club M. Markstein J. A. Magnus & Co Opera House Tenth & Noble Sts King Manufacturing Co Tin, Sheet Iron and Metal Workers West Eleventh Street the Gaines Marble Co Cartersville Anniston Ala D. R. Gaines 19Th and Quin‘ard Wiley Camphor Anviston Edmondson & Anderson R. O. Watson Coldwater Cratic Party J. H. Kina Alf M. Morgan Hawkins Noble Street Morrisville, Ala
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