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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1900
Page
5
All notes and accounts due the estate of the late John H Castleberry have been placed in my hands for collection. Debtors are urged to call at my office and settle. A. F. McGhee. 19-lw.
Notice directs debtors to contact Alf Truitt with claims against money left at the Anniston National Bank and advises getting R. O. Watson for hauling services, with a contact phone number 72.
Anniston Fire Department members are preparing to attend the Volunteer Firemen's tournament in Gadsden on the 16th and 17th of next month. The volunteer hose companies from Cleveland Tennessee Rome Dalton Gadsden and Anniston form the association. About $1 000 in prizes will be awarded for various contests. Glen Addie will enter the hand reel race aiming to win. Daniel Tyler No 1 will vie for the horse reel prize and seeks a first or better finish.
Rev G J filled Hugh Johnson's Angel Grove church post last Sunday. Ben Frank and Charles Wilkerson from Jacksonville visited. Frank Aderhold of Cherokee county died after illness. body sent home. Mrs Robert Browning of Alexandria valley died and was buried at Union church. Wet weather slows farming. la grippe spreads with several named residents affected but not seriously ill. Democrats express satisfaction with Wednesday nominations for the legislature.
Morrisville April notes: Rev C O Neill preached at the Methodist church to a listening crowd. Visiting Macon resident A H Theermond calls on E M Reid family. T W Francis Sr and wife from Cane Creek attended services. Memorial Day at Morrisville Methodist church is set for the fourth Sunday in May. Local marriage: L B Russell and Mamie Russell wed last Saturday. Fred Blackmon endorsed by Beat Five Democrats for August First Monday election.
The Southern Railway offers a one fare round trip to Hot Springs Ark for the Southern Baptist convention meeting from May 7 to 10 with return by May 24. Sleeping car service is noted and travelers are urged to contact local ticket agents for details. Edmon dson and Anderson advertise prompt hauling by phone 38-3.
The Castleberry drug stock on West Fifteenth street was purchased from J. B. Privett & Co. by T. J. Cason and G. N. Meredith, both experienced pharmacists. The store will be renamed West End Drug Store and is expected to receive liberal patronage. Cason plans a West Anniston location but postpones.
Mr John Hayden of Atlanta visits to organize a lodge of the Knights of the Mystic Chain. Several charter members are secured and more members are expected.
Dove Brand meats and lard touted as the highest perfection of art and a guarantee of the best. Orders should specify Dove Brand with the trade mark on each package. Stocked by W T Owen, sole local agent, Warehouse 1016 Moore Street.
In Calhoun County Alabama probate court J H Watters administrator of Washington Williams deceased filed his final account and vouchers for settlement. The May 1900 term with May 1900 is set for examination auditing and stating the same. Interested parties must appear to contest. Dated April 24 1900 Emmett F Crook Judge of Probate.
Southern railway announces a low round trip fare to Atlanta from all points on its line. Tickets on sale May 15 16 17 1900 with return limit May 29. For details contact any Southern railway agent or E Jackson T P A Birmingham Ala.
Announcement notes the Imperial Council Order of the Mystic Shrine session in Washington D C from May 22 to 24 1900 with Southern railway round trip tickets at a reduced fare and sale dates May 20 21 22. Also advertises Birmingham agents for travel details and mentions Anniston Tannery buying hides beeswax tallow and tanbark and promotes a 5c Kennesaw cigar in Anniston.
Improvements at Oxford Lake Park are underway and travel to the resort has begun for the season. New boats have been added and if weather permits, the pope cats will be put to service tomorrow.
List shows uncalled for advertised letters including A Bowmer A Burton Andrew Bray W Boswell Charlie Borough J K Barnes Jas O Coker M Driving Boykin Driver Louie Ferguson W O Green HT H Heary W A Hobbs RH Head Jack J Jordan Wim K Kublo Jacob L Lepure John Little J M Moore J Mec Elderry Harry Patterson T P Saunders Kyte Samples Ike W Williams J Matt Wilson W H Were J C Weed Jon H Ware Fred A Augley Miss Mattie Curry Miss Mary Caver Miss Ollie Cooney Mrs J M Caldwell Mis G A Draper Sylvesta G Gordon Mrs LR Green Miss Lottie H Hicks Mrs Alma J Johnson Mrs W D M Moore Mrs Lula KE Michel Mrs Janie Meadows Miss Ula S Smith Ida T Turner Mrs Belie Thornell Mrs J White Miss Eppie Y Yeager Mrs J Shall Miscellaenour Mgr Jas Young Co T L care of Southern Car and Foundry Co.
H PELMAN proprietor of the Boston corner Tenth and Gurnee announces big bargains to reduce stock. He operates two stores and offers clothing shoes hats dry goods notions and novel ties all new and seasonable to consolidate inventory.
No cigar has had such a run here as the Kennesaw and none could deserve it more. The line captures local praise for the team and its standout stretch of performances.
Anniston Music House advertises tempered steel needles and attachments for various machines plus oil that will not gum. Located at Noble and Thirteenth streets, with sale end date noted.
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