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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1902
Page
5
Anniston Elks Lodge No 587 meets in special session at 8 o'clock tonight to transact important business. All members urged to attend as the event is described as essential for lodge affairs.
The ad promises a first class jewelry store opening by September 1st in the Mallory building opposite Ullmans. It pledges twice the frontage and four times the space with a full inventory of admissible items.
The CHRISMAN and CO forecast released under agricultural department authority predicts fair conditions tonight and Thursday. It notes dry and mild weather with no significant storms expected across the region. The bulletin follows official Washington guidelines issued on August 13.
A Monday night forest fire in Coats Beach area, twelve miles northeast of Gadsden, destroyed timber over about a thousand acres and 250 cords of wood owned by J. Miller. The blaze halted near Advent church, causing heavy losses estimated around 85 000. No injuries occurred though several had narrow escapes.
A mortgage is recorded in Dallas County Probate Court by Selma Lighting Company to secure a $250,000 bond issue issued by West End Trust Company of Philadelphia. The filing date is August 15.
A gin saw mill and grist mill owned by Landers Heussey and Boozer at Hokes Bend eight miles from Gadsden were totally destroyed by a Sunday night fire. The blaze started around eight o clock and caused extensive loss to property and equipment.
For two Sundays in Selma barrooms have been closed. Saloons were broken into and a quantity of drinkables taken by thirsty individuals who could not wait from midnight Saturday to early Monday morning for their favorite beverage.
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills from Miller Drug Co claiming the product improves digestion and mood, removes headaches and blues, and leaves all organs active with a rosy complexion.
Postell's Elegant Flour is white, well ground and reliable for daily consumption. Sold by all good grocers with Anniston Mercantile Co. as sole agents, promising nutritious quality and proper handling throughout.
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