Oxford News of Present Interest
Miss Rosa Wilson of Jenifer visits her uncle J J Hall in the city. J A Meredith of Atlanta, ex-depot agent here, spends yesterday in Oxford. Roy Cunningham takes a position with G E Norwood of Anniston. J W Mims travels to Gadsden for a short trip. Mrs T B Miller and Carrie Reaves visit Aniston. Eva Privett of Jacksonville visits her uncle J D Privett on Main Street. Maggie Gladden of McFall returns home after visiting Prof J L Dodson. Kris Young of California returns home after staying with Mrs M A Beach on N Main Street. Mary Baily visits the city. Friends learn Floyd Smith is better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Wilson
Jenifer
J. J. Hall
J. A. Meredith
Atlanta
Eva Privett
Jacksonville
J. D. Privett
Main Street
Maggie Gladden
McFall
Prof
J. L. Dodson
Kris Young
California
M. A.’ Beach
N. Main Street
Saturda
Canary Islands Struck by Cyclone Killing Twelve
A Madrid dispatch to the Daily Express reports a cyclone sweeping the Canary Islands has killed twelve people and caused extensive property damage. Also included is a reader letter praising Foley's Honey and Tar for a child with croup, claiming swift relief and survival. Miliveth Drug Co.
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London
Madrid
Daily Express
Canary Islands
Southern Pacific and Southern Railway Sell Alabama to California Tickets
The Sun Set Route offers one way Colonist tickets from Alabama to California at 30.35. Tickets go on sale Tuesdays to April 80th with through service via New Orleans. Round trips within 100 miles to Birmingham also offered for April 29th to May 6th. Contact local agents in Montgomery and Birmingham for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific Co
Alabama
California
New Orleans
Gro
W. Elyy
T. P. A.C. Montgomery
Ala
Southern Railway
Birmingham
C. J. Jackson
Attempted Murder at Columbiana Aims to Wreck Sister
Charles A. Church of Atlanta, in town visiting his brother J. H. Church of The Star, rushed to Columbiana after a telegram reported his sister seriously injured by an unknown assailant attempting murder. J. H. Church learned of the event upon his brother's arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Church
Atlanta
J. H. Church
The
Star
Church
Annistonian
Columbiana
Ui’. Peerson
J. H. Chareh
Stick To It Aids Child After Severe Skin Reaction
Georgia resident Geo L Heard recalls Kerema suffering a full body breakout with burning and itching. After applying Banner Salve, the child improved as the family physician noted the salve did more good than prior treatments. McElreath Drag Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. L. Heard
High Tower
Georgia
Kerema
McElreath Drag Co
The One Gay Cold Cure Claims Unlikely Remedy
A fragmentary note promotes Ken mott's Chocolates Laxative Quinine as a cure for cold symptoms including head congestion and sore throat. The boast mentions ease and a sensational line about children crying for them, reflecting dubious advertisement language from a bygone period.
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Kenmott
Camp Pelham UCV marks Memphis reunion and honors Gen George Anderson
Members of Camp Pelham UCV met at city hall and prepared a flag for the Memphis reunion set for May 25 29 30. Delegates D McEachen T A Pelham John B Palmer and A F McGhee were elected. The group adopted a tribute to General George T Anderson who died April 4 1901 in Anniston Alabama born March 3 1824 in Georgia and who served in the Mexican War and Civil War rising to brigadier general. The memorial notes his commands with the Army of Northern Virginia under Lee and his later public service in Alabama. The committee sent sympathies to his widow and children and ordered the tribute to be recorded and published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Pelham
United Confederate Veterans
Carey Pelham
Anniston
Calhoun County
Memphis
Messrs
D. McEachen
T. A. Pelham
John B. Palmer
A. F. McGhee
Tige’’ Anderson
George T. Anderson
Ala
Georgia
Alabama
Mexico
South
Northern
Virginia
Lee
Anderson
F. M. Hight
Constitutional Convention vote under way in city and Oxford
Voting in five wards proceeds with light turnout as inspectors and returning officers are listed for wards one through five. Local notices include musical club events, forthcoming Theodore Thomas orchestra engagement, and social updates from Aniston and nearby towns.
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Oxford
Pressonville praises Foley's Honey and Tar for cough relief
A local letter from B Presson of Pressonville Kans extols Foley's Honey and Tar as universally effective for la grippe related coughs. The note claims every bottle provided relief and mentions McKlreath Drug Co as a supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Presson
Pressonville, Kans
Foley
McKlreath Drug Co
The Most Stubborn Coughs Heal With Foley's Honey and Tar
An old advertisement claims coughs from grippe or heavy cold yield to Foley's Honey and Tar. It asserts the remedy strengthens the lungs and restores soundness, credited to McEtreath Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
McEtreath Drug Co
King New Life Pills Advertises Health Cure
Dr King New Life Pills claimed to cure constipation headaches dizziness jaundice malaria and ague and liver stomach troubles. The advertisement described the tablets as purely vegetal and non greep and listed Elam Drug Co as the selling outlet at 25 cents.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lenion
Oxford News
Roy Cunningham
G. EH. Norwood
J. W. Mims
Gadsden
T. B. Miller
Carrie Reaves
Mary Baily
Floyd Smith
P. L. Cordier
Mennington
Miliveth Drug Co
Ellis
J. H. and
Chas. A
Ean
Dove’s Candy Kitchen
Nobie Street
Gen. Anderson
A. F. McGuern
Wm. Bell
J. M. Ledbetter
J. H. Allen
J. H. Savage
Clothing Department
Strauss Br
Celebra
W. L. Douglas
Ullman Bros
Musical Club
A. P. Agee
W. W. Battle
Elmore Garrett
J. M. Sweets
City Hall
John S Reaves
John Boozer
J. A. Smmers
H. A. Hodge
Reel House
F. W. Foster
Gad Adams
Ed Livingston
M. Hamilton
Firemen’s Hall
H. D. McCarty
G. B. Randolph
T. M. Curry
Henry Edmondson
City Court Room
C. A. Galbreath
E. M. Lewis
E. H. Hanna
B. J. Autry
Old Council Champer
Maggie McCarty
JM. J. Stone
America
McDowell, Nevin, Beach, Forres
William Mason
Nevin—Narcissus
Nevin
Barcarolle
Lahee
Tos
Forrester
Exultation
Beach
Betasy
McDowell
Theodore Thomas
W. J. Hughes
Roc Mount
Col
J. M Hughes
Hughes’ Spur
Henderson
Amy Martin
Jacksville
J. C. Mays
Seddon
Minnie Buchanan
Fordville
Miscellaneous
Els McElreath Drug Co
Weas-Geanahie
Kennett
Kermott
Chote Moehus
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