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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1900
Page
3
Floor coverings in all sizes and prices from 75 cents to 10 dollars per unit. Carpets include wool Ingrain blends with prices 45 to 75 cents, Brussels Carpets 85 cents to 1.35 per yard, Velvet Carpets from 1.15 to 2.00 per yard. Shades offered 30 to 90 cents with fringe or plain. Estimates available.
Deputy Collector J W Kitch and Marshals Edwards Earnest and Robinson raided a five mile from Edwardsville illicit distilling outfit yesterday. The large still operated recently and hundreds of gallons of beer and moonshine materials were seized. Calvin Brown, charged as operator, captured at the still and bound over to the grand jury under a 200dollar bond.
Real and personal tax is due now with delinquency starting May first. The books are open for payments to settle amounts and save extra costs. Clothes by Boyer, tailor, cost little more but fit and look significantly better than cheaper options.
The opening German at the Columbian club drew many visitors and costumed dancers. Miss Laura Brown hosted a Wednesday Study Club gathering with a floral dining room display. Teachers met at the High School to discuss education topics, while Mayor Henderson and Mrs. Henderson returned from Rocky Mount. Various residents attended weddings, visits, and recitals, including Miss Evelyn Byrd and Mr. Dimmick’s Birmingham ceremony and Anne Duggan’s piano recital at Anniston College.
The article lauds Ivy Duggan's pure soprano at a recital and notes broad praise for talent and schooling. It reports Mrs. J. G. Adams returning from Choccolocco, announces the Anniston Musical club gathering with Maggie McCarty on Tyler Hill, and lists performers including Mrs. H. McMahan, Miss Pou Sibert Duggan and Mr. Hoverson. It mentions Annie Bell Workman visiting Oxford, and Prof. W. J. Faulkner's popular dancing school with growing classes in Anniston and Talladega offering Delsart and physical culture Friday evenings.
The date for the Clekler memorial singing near Oxford has moved to Sunday April 29 from April 6. A large crowd is expected to attend the event now scheduled at Jones Schoolhouse a few miles below Oxford.
The contracting and building firm of Thos L Houser & Co is succeeded by Hous er and Wolsoncroft as 8 C Houser & Wolsoncroft. Surviving partners Shaler C Houser and Thomas Wolsoncroft bring long experience, capital, and modern methods. The old name remains for ongoing work. new work will be under 8 C Houser & Wolsoncroft with offices in the Columbian building.
Shop Shelnutt and Murphy at 1212 Ne ble offering a wide range of caskets and coffins in various styles and finishes. Showroom highlights selection for different budgets and preferences.
Travel to Oxford Lake Park has begun for the season. The resort adds new boats and the open cars are in service, inviting visitors to enjoy the lakeside amenities.
The second annual commencement at Anniston College runs May 11 to May 16 with a juvenile exhibition, an exhibit of the art department, elocution and musical recital, grand concert, and the main commencement exercises including an address by Hon. Henry Richardson of Atlanta and a literary symposium. The sermon is at the First Presbyterian church. other events at the college.
ULLMAN Bros offers coats from $2.50, coats and vests from $4.00, and suits from $8.00. Choose blue or black serge, double breasted Coates, or coats and vests for comfort and style. Availability across sizes.
Mrs. Trammel, an aged lady, died at her home on Pine Street yesterday morning of pneumonia. The remains were interred in Hillside Cemetery this afternoon with funeral services from the residence.
Jebeles Bros received yesterday a car load of very fine bananas the largest and best yet. The firm reports quick sales and urges customers to take advantage of the opportunity to buy high quality fruit at a small price while available.
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