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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1917
Page
5
Chester Price son of WLP Price of this city passed the three rigorous tests for regular army commissions at Fort Myer training camp. Of 270 men he ranked among the 30 successful candidates praised by Secretary Baker and other army officials.
An ad promotes A. Bb. GC as the new Cigar with Ha rata filler claiming none better. It also touts Red Feather as a Porto Rico aided blend from Boemwtin DUMSStITC with strong aromatic appeal.
The family of J. J. Cook thanks friends and neighbors for sympathy during illness and death of their mother and for floral offerings, especially the streetcar workers. May God bless them all.
Western meats presented by Hunter Bros. emphasize top quality cuts. The ad notes contact by phone at 22 for inquiries about premium blade selections.
Mr and Mrs D P Haynes report their son A P Haynes has graduated from the Naval Academy at Annapolis and is now serving on the gunboat Yorktown of the Pacific fleet as a junior officer. The Yorktown with a 200 crew operates in the Pacific area and is armed with five and six 4 inch guns. Meanwhile John Hardy, a man identified as between 21 and 31, was arrested in Talladega for failing to register on June 5 and placed on $500 bond as the federal grand jury considers the case.
Selected from the choicest Ceylon or India teas Temple Garden Tea offers a rich flavor and deep color, contributing to the season's popular drink. Available in a 12 ounce package.
The Parker Memorial Baptist Class marks its thirtieth anniversary with a 9 30 AM program. R G Taylor heads the class which is growing rapidly. Omega Flour is praised for three reasons: finest wheat, skilled grinding, and use of a modern mill.
Fragmentary OCR item lists Red Feather and a. B. C. cigars and mentions Calhoun Grocery Co with a directive line and an illegible name, indicating a local business notice or ad in Anniston.
Mr and Mrs C W Nixon are congratulated on the birth of a baby boy. Augusta Vann visits Nell Gray in Attalla. Mrs H F Elliott plans a trip to Atlanta and Kentucky. Frances Shelnutt of Birmingham visits Evans Crump. P G Kiser visits An niston for the weekend. Mrs William Moon of Columbus visits. Mixe Fox of Bessemer visits. Mrs J R Arnold of Jacksonville visits Dr R L Hughes.
The newly organized Carpenters' Union will hold its first meeting next Wednesday night at eight o'clock in the hall over Berman's store. Delegate Connolly of Birmingham will address the gathering.
Graves and Oliver of Collinsville announce a one day sale on Thursday August 16 1917 at J M Herrens Stable Anniston Alabama to buy sound blemish free war mules aged 5 to 10 weighing 50 to 1250 pounds and 14 to 16 hands high. cash payment offered. Bring mules for a liberal price.
Will Dodson, believed deserter from Company A Fourth Infantry at Montgomery, arrested Friday night by Officer Rutledge in Emerytown near Anniston Foundry. Held in city jail awaiting orders on disposition from headquarters.
The article reports that a restatement of American war aims is desired. It notes President Wilson may not wholly reject radical peace ideas, and cites Senator La Follette and Representative Baer as aligning with official statements. It discusses Germany's future terms and the White House stance.
Captain in the Sixteenth United States Engineers, Huston part owner of the New York Yan kees, previously served in the Spanish-American War and now leaves baseball duties to resume military service in wartime.
Mayor Scarbrough and the buildings committee face multiple permit requests for corrugated iron structures on business streets. Council members fear long lasting unsightly “temporary” buildings will mar the city’s appearance and suppress future development on vacant lots nearby.
J. C. Sproull and An niston motorists join road scouts in Piedmont to map the official Bankhead National Highway route. T. L. Plowman J. A. Rountree Senator Bankhead and others join the party for an Anniston dinner at the Alabama Tuesday night.
The mayor proclaims August 15 1917 as Women's Registration Day in Anniston urging all women over sixteen to register for service in support of democracy amid world conflict. The call emphasizes patriotism and willingness to aid country, state, and city in preserving liberty and justice.
The Anniston Chamber of Commerce outlines plans to aid new arrivals with meat and milk inspections, sanitation drives, and new housing. A $50,000 apartment hotel venture and a bus line to Camp McClellan are in preparation with meetings set to discuss transport and city services. Alabama Power offers space for an information bureau as officials coordinate steps.
J. and Keating, promoting social activity at camps, asks for old magazines and books for nine soldiers and camp staff on the sick list. Reading matter may be left at the Red Cross work room for distribution to patients and workers.
Mrs. Osecar Crona of Pensacola and Mrs. Lee Burton of Jacksonville are guests of Mrs. BE. L. Jackson.
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