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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1906
Page
1
Great gathering of old soldiers and their friends reports a Sulphur Springs reunion. Local veterans and attendees share stories, memories, and camaraderie at the event, highlighting enduring fellowship and community support.
Jacksonvill e Aug 10 The second day of the Confederate reunion at Sulphur Springs seven miles from Jacksonville drew veterans and visitors from Etowah Calhoun Cleburne St Clair and Cherokee counties with about 500 present. Sumter Lee of Birmingham spoke fiery words praising the lost cause and lamenting dwindling survivors as roll call showed many deceased since last year. The program allowed politicians on the platform after formal proceedings with short talks by Percy Clark Capt J H Savage and Rev A J Natentine. The annual orator will be J T Martin with Gen W W Brandon invited to attend.
George Rafferty son of Gilbert Raffery, known as the Coke King of Pittsburg, told police he ran through funds during a Ft Myer spree and passed two small worthless checks. Local reporters helped redeem the checks, and he was released. He denied estrangement from his wife and telegraphed his father for money after release.
Anniston and Pell City played a double header for the Alabama amateur championship with honors even. Anniston won the first 4 to 3, Pell City the second 2 to 0. Highlights included Rooney's left field catch for Pell City and McCoy's two base hits and an outfield catch for Anniston.
Hon. Frank N. Julian, editor of the Tuscumbia North Alabamian and candidate for the Democratic nomination for secretary of state, is in the city today. The paper he edits was edited for many years by Capt. A. H. Keller, father of Helen Keller.
The event drew a larger crowd on the second day than the first, with expectations that about 1,500 people will be on the grounds today.
The intense itching of salt rheum and eczema is instantly relieved by Chamberlain's Salve. Promoted as a cure for skin diseases, it is described as unequaled. For sale by J. L. Wikle.
Mr. Isaane T. Houser returns from Havana to resume the operation of his artificial stone works in Ward Five on a larger scale. He acquired knowledge of new designs in Cuba and will manufacture stone here on an elaborate scale. He leaves tonight for North Carolina for two weeks, then returns to Aniston to resume operations.
The first Montgomery county cotton bale arrived and sold to Sellers & Drum at 16 cents. It weighed 374 pounds and was raised by John C. Carter of Chisolm. E. H. Dickson of Lowndes county sent a bale the day before, auctioned for 15 cents as mid dulling weighing 584 pounds, purchased by the Roman Cotton company.
Telegraph from Chicago reports cashier Herring of a failed Milwaukee Avenue bank spent eight hours of interrogation. He was moved to a hotel at midnight under detective guard after a dramatic vault interview. Authorities expect to convict him of forgery embezzlement and banking law violations.
The annual Great Indian Camp Meeting in Northport opened today under the Methodist Episcopal church, running through August 20. Governor Warner Bishop Walden President C. F. Meserve of Shaw University Rev J. Floyd D D Cincinnati Rev W A Elias Petoskey and F E Leupp U S commissioner of Indian affairs are on the program.
The funeral for Mrs James B Goodwin will be tomorrow at 4 30 PM at the First Presbyterian church with interment in Hillside cemetery. Pallbearers include John H Frye George E Cater W A Davis W H Weatherly James T Gardner and J L Wikle. Her husband, A L Tyler Jr, and T L Robinson mourn her loss after her death in Las Vegas New Mexico last Tuesday.
The Calhoun County court house heating system will be completely renovated by Peck-Hammond Co of Cincinnati under a guarantee of satisfaction. Old brick flues and equipment will be removed and rebuilt to ensure a first class system for all court rooms, jury rooms, and upper offices. Completion targeted for October 11.
L H Kaplan has leased to Allison and Pasehall a two story brick building to be erected on the lot beside the Kaplan block on South Noble street between Eighth and Ninth. The modern business house will be used as a furniture store. Construction starts once plans are ready and contract awarded.
Thousands arrive as Minneapolis prepares for the G A R national encampment. Guides meet incoming trains at depots and escort visitors to quarters. The city dresses in gala attire and business districts glow with national colors ahead of the opening.
A brief report notes a hand to hand clash with Native fighters during ongoing frontier tensions. Details on participants, location, and casualties are not provided in the readable text.
In Manilla Aug. 10 a hand to hand fight with Pulajanes at Julanta in the Leyta group left First Lieutenant John Fr. Jones and two privates of the Eighth Infantry dead. Contract Surgeon Calvin Snyder and International Revenue Collector Williams also died. The detachment was overwhelmed. natives captured all arms and supplies.
Native of Virginia lieutenant Jones is reported killed in the Philippines. He joined the volunteer army in the Spanish American War as first sergeant of the Third Virginia regiment and was later promoted to second lieutenant of the Seventh United States Volunteer Infantry.
An executive committee of the veterans association outlined plans for the annual barbecue and reunion to be held in early September. A funds committee will solicit entertainment money, and last year’s event near Union Station drew strong attendance. The gatherings boost fellowship and local business, bringing in visiting veterans who may become future customers, as one example shows.
An automobile speeding along Jerome Avenue early today struck Mounted Officer Thomas Smith. Passengers Mrs Lena Howard of Richmond Virginia Miss Margaret Evans and Stuart Elliott of the city were in the car Elliott and Miss Evans escaped injury. Mrs Howard was seriously injured and taken to a hospital but expected to recover.
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