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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1901
Page
4
Gordon Stockton proprietors and publications section shows a mix of names and notices with unclear details. Listed individuals include a group connected to the publication and public notices feature partial affiliations and entities.
A news note reports Mrs Mine Jourd White has returned to her Edwardaville home after an unhappy visit with relatives in North Alabama. The Greenville Advocate urges quick, thorough constitutional convention work to save funds, noting the convention could cost about a thousand dollars daily and should finish promptly. The Macon Telegraph notes commissions for volunteers will be allocated by state representation in Congress, distributing slots by population. The Am aden Exposition at Buffalo opening May 1 will showcase progress across arts and industry, highlighting Western products and British America.
The exposition will host an Indian congress with an Ioedian museum displaying curies and relics from North America. About forty two tribes will be represented and over 500 Indians will illustrate every phase of Indian life.
In Anniston a tramp was arrested for taking in washing off the line a grim wink at crime followed by a note on the city’s mood. The piece also mentions the hopeful early start of Woodstock furnaces at Anniston reflecting local pride and industry.
Advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for rheumatism and catarrh by cleansing the blood. Claims thousands cured after doctors and patent medicines failed. Notes 30 years of testing, safe for all ages, trial treatment free upon request from Blood Balm Co. Atlanta.
On account of the Chattanooga Spring Festival, the Southern Railway and the Alabama Great Southern will sell round trip tickets from Decatur Jellico Middlesboro Morristown Harriman Atlanta Birmingham and intermediate points to Chattanooga. Fares good May 6 to 10 for trains arriving in Chattanooga on the forenoon of May 11 with return by May 13 1901. Tickets via railroad agents.
The Southern railway offers one fare round trip to Birmingham within 100 miles for the event. Tickets go on sale April 29 with travel May 1 2 3 4 and final return May 6 1901. For tickets call a Southern railway ticket agent or write CLE Jackson T. PA Birmingham Alabama.
Morrisville Beat 5 voters cast a light ballot amid fear of a constitutional convention. The Beat carried by a small majority while many residents traveled to hear Rev. Sam Jones. Cold weather harms crops with fruit damage not yet quantified.
Mrs P L Cordier of Mennington Kentucky recounts a severe croup case in her three year old daughter. She credits Foley's Honey and Tar with providing quick relief and saving the child's life after the doctor gave up hope. Mekreath Drag Co.
The Southern Railway offers low fare round trips to Memphis Tennessee for the United Confederate Veterans reunion May 28 1901. Tickets from beyond 200 miles on sale May 25 26 27 1901 and from within 200 miles on May 27 28 29 1901 with return by June 4 1901. An extension to June 10 1901 is possible by depositing tickets with a joint agent and paying 50 cents.
A historical ad style note touts Kermort's Chocolate Laxative Quinine as a quick cure for colds sore throats and related symptoms. The fragment hints at home remedy language and marketing tone without clear dates or products beyond the description.
The Queen & Crescent System from Meridian inaugurates October 27 a fast southern route to Shreveport with connections to Texas points shortening travel to 7 to 12 hours. Southern Railway fast No. 47 links with the line to provide the quickest westward service. Contact local ticket agents for details and tickets.
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Le Forest Wood famed impersonator and humorist will perform at the Auditorium on May 2 to raise funds for the Auditorium. Proceeds improve the building before the Chautauqua. The Lyceum entertainment is among the best of its kind and should be well patronized. Admission 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children under twelve.
Effective October 1 Southern Railway begins a Birmingham Alabama to Richmond Virginia Pullman Sleeper service. Train 58 leaves Birmingham 4 40 p m refuels and arrives Birmingham 11 35 a m train 35. Provides improved public transport options and ticket information via C F Jackson 7 Pek.
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