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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1901
Page
5
An ad touts the most complete soda fountain with up-to-date drinks and the best ice cream. It claims the only Pineapple Snow and the nicest soda water clerk. It highlights Huyler's Candy and presents the establishment as a leading prescription druggist.
A mixed page notes personnel shifts at Le tter Produce and Weavers, plus upcoming moves for John Weaver and family. Store and clothing items are advertised, including Manhattan shirts at $2 and Globe Clothing Co offerings. Fire department adds 1200 feet of new hose, while a small blaze near Noble Street is contained. Several notices cover rentals, insurance payouts, sick leave, and local appointments at Knights of Pythias, with Whetstone’s return from Hot Springs and staff changes at the Southern Car and Foundry.
J H Callahan traveled to Heflin on a business trip while Hon John W Abercrombie came from Montgomery to spend Sunday with family. Col John M Caldwell went to Jacksonville. J N Teegue of the L N railroad returned from the Buffalo exposition. W E Knox of the Alabama Mineral returned from Birmingham. W E Yates of Thomaston Ga., stayed in Anviston with W M Jordan. Frank Hamood and Gyp visited Talladega. Doty returned from a business trip. Dr A J Battle toured Southeast Alabama for Anniston College. A J Adair arrived from Oxford to visit family, noted as in poor health. Mayor H L Stevenson of Jacksonville was in town. Other local notes in a mixed item.
The Queen & Crescent System from Meridian inaugurates October 28 a rapid Meridian to Shreveport schedule with connections to Texas lines, cutting travel time to Texas by 7 to 12 hours. Southern Railway fast train No. 837 links this route offering the quickest westward travel. Citizens are urged to consult ticket agents for details and consider patronizing local services.
Toms River New Jersey August 3 Thomas J Lovegrove of New Egypt and formerly of Philadelphia presents a device he calls Greek fire a gun that throws a heated liquid up to ten miles. He asserts the weapon will spray the liquid over 200 feet at the target and that its use would render war so terrible as to yield universal peace.
L H Carre announces partnership with E L Field to form the Carve Field Shoe Co and continue to offer quality goods at fair prices. He thanks customers for past trade and pledges continued service and value under the new firm.
A Jersey bull named Fine is listed for service at Ingram Valley Dairy in Orana on 23 1mo. The notice indicates a breeding or stud service arrangement with the dairy.
Wheat damage risks rise in parts of Kansas as rains threaten crops. Santa Fe Railroad halts deliveries to Memphis Maple Leaf Katy and Alton lines due to detention of Santa Fe equipment in Kansas City. Passengers on the Marlor Observation and Cafe Dining Cars travel Memphis to Atlanta with improved service and meals, plus Pullman sleep cars between Atlanta and Memphis, schedules listed. 5-31-tf
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