Lake Crowd Breaks Attendance Record at Oxford Lake
A record crowd attended a benefit performance for the Calhoun Rifles in Oxford last night. The show featured Mr. Baker and Miss Fonda in their second week, praised for ease and grace on the vaudeville stage, drawing steady patronage alongside Rayfield and Allen who have long pleased Lake theater audiences.
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Oxford Lake
Calhoun Rifles
Oxford
Mr. Baker
Misa Fonda
Rayfield
Allen
Lake Theater
Personal notices and business travel updates
Mr Forney Williams returned yesterday from Sheba Ga and has gone to Jacksonville for a few days. Manager W T Warlick of Southern Bell Telephone Co went to Gadsden yesterday on business. Mr A H Shepperd left this morning for Selma. A local ad promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets with claims of stomach cleansing and bowel regulation at 25 cents per box, sold by J L Wikle.
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Forney Williams
Sheba
Jacksonville
W.T. Warlick
Southern Bell Telephone Co
Gadsden
Chamberlain's
J. L. Wikle
Cedartown
Southern Railway Sells Monteagle Assembly Round Trip Tickets
Southern Railway announces sale of round trip tickets to Monteagle Tennessee for the Monteagle Assembly from July 2 to 25 1902 with a final return limit August 30 1902. Tickets available at points on the line and from ticket agents for further information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Monteagle
Tenn
Southern Railway
Bilionusness Cure Ad From J L Wikle
Advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for bilionusness. Claims cleansing of stomach regulating liver and bowels with quick permanent cure. Sold by J L Wikle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. L. Wikle
Crescent Hotel Opens as Year‑Round Resort in Eureka Springs
The Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs opens on July 3 under Frisco System management. Extensive renovations and improvements aim to make it the equal of any hostelry in the Southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent Hotel
Eureka Springs
Frisco
Oxford Lake benefit drew large crowd at Oxford
The Oxford News notes a big turnout for a benefit performance at Oxford Lake to aid Calhoun Kitchens. It lists visitors like W Crook of Gadsden and Col Joseph J Arecord a county representative candidate, mentions planned box supper by the Methodist Ladies Aid, and notes September residency shifts and local social visits.
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Joseph J. Arecord
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Methodist Church
Anniston Wins Second Straight Over Ensley 16 to 2
Anniston defeated Ensley for the second consecutive day by 16 to 2 yesterday afternoon. Brandt hit a homer for the visiting team as Wilcox and Hill pitched well. Bine and Lorber from the Birmingham League team arrived and will play this afternoon. Score by innings shows Anniston dominating with an 18 to 4 error line.
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Anniston
Ensley
Brandt
Wilcox
Hill
Bine
Lorber
Look Pleasant Please Photographer C Harlan, Eaton Ohio
Photographer C Harlan of Eaton Ohio found relief after years of severe indigestion with Electric Bitters. He says they cured his stomach troubles and dyspepsia, and they benefit stomach liver and kidney health. 50 cents, Miller Drug Co guarantees.
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C. Harlan
Eaton, O
Miller Drug Co
P. P. P. touted as cure for rheumatism and skin diseases
M. F. Ballantine of Ballantine and McDonough Iron Foundry Savannah declares P. P. P. cures rheumatism entirely and claims it removes blood diseases, boils, eruptions, catarrh, eczema, and mercurial poisons. Advertises for sale by all druggists.
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M. F. Ballantine
Ballantine& McDonough
Savannah
P.P. P
Lipman
California
Impounded Stock to be Sold at City Hall Friday
Stock taken up for running at large under city laws will be sold at city hall on Friday August 15 1902 at noon for pound fees unless claimed by owners and charges paid. Items include a dark yellow cow a red and white Jersey cow with a spot in the left flank a cream colored Jersey cow with short horns a red calf and a black calf. J W Harmon Acting Chief Police.
Notice from Blue Mountain Lodge members asked to send address
All members of Blue Mountain lodge No. 86 I O O F are requested to send their post office address to the secretary. By order, H. F. Williamson Noble Grand R. J. Saywell secretary.
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Blue Mountain Lodge
H. F. Williamson
Noble Grand
R. J. Saywell
Summer Homes folders offered by Southern Railway
The Southern Railway announces a large supply of attractive Summer Homes folders detailing summer resorts in Tennessee, North and South Carolina, the Virginias and Georgia. For interested travelers, the company will mail the folders and provide rate information, noting special low rates to these resorts. Signed by C BE Jackson, Traveling Passenger Agent, Morris Hotel Building, Birmingham, Alabama.
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Southern Railway
Tennessee
North
South Carolina
Virginias
Georgia
Jackson
Morris
Birmingham
Ala
Southern railway offers low round trips to Washington
For the National Encampment of the G A R in Washington D C from October 6 to 11 Southern railway sells tickets to Washington and return at low rates October 3 4 5 and 6 with final return limit October 15 1902. By depositing ticket with joint agent before October 15 and paying a 50 cent extension fee final limit may be extended to November 3 1902. Also notes Warters cigars claim top quality and five cent cigars.
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Washington
D. C
Southern Railway
Sidney J Bowie Seeks Re election to Congress
The party authorized announcement that Hon Sidney J Bowie will run again for Congress subject to Democratic party action.
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Sidney J. Bowie
Congress
Democratic Party
Local declarations of candidates for Calhoun county legislature
The notice lists multiple candidates for the Calhoun county legislature and party action. Among names mentioned are Jos J Arnold E H Hanna and Dr G C Williams with statements supporting Democratic party processes and a Railroad Commission elected by the people. The editor announces candidacy and advocacy for expanded railroad regulation.
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Jos. J. Arnold
Calhoun County
Evening Star
Democratic Party
Georgia Railroad Comission
Jas. Keira, Jr
G. C. Williams
White Plains
Georgia Railroad Commission
Wm. Brock
Candidate H Dersons Seeks Reelection as County Superintendent
The superintendent of education announces the candidacy of H Dersons for re election to the office of county superintendent of education, subject to the usual electoral processes and party rules. The statement emphasizes continuity in leadership and education policy priorities.
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H. Dersons
Democratic Party
Local Names Enter Race For Calhoun County Commissioner
The Star and Republic lists multiple candidates seeking county commissioner in Calhoun County Third and First Districts. Names include J L Harvey G W Hubbard A J Garvin Martin Thomas J Weaver Charles D Martin P C Patterson S G Wright Slark Morgan with primaries and party action noted.
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Calhoun County
Thomas J. Weaver
National Baptist Convention Colored Birmingham Ticket Offer
Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to Birmingham for the National Baptist Convention Colored in Birmingham Alabama September 17 to 24 1902. One fare to the round trip. Tickets sold September 14 16 15 from other points September 14 15 16 with final return limit September 27 1902. Ticket agents available.
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Birmingham
Ala
Southern Railway
Alabama
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LAKE
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Theater
Om BA
A. H. Shepperd
Selma
Monteagle Assembly
Fine Hotel
the News OF Oxford
Whiteside
Oxford Department
Calhoun Kitches
Anniston Steam Laundry
Cowping
Cooper Whiteside
Earnest Wilson
Jenifer
City
Boiling Springs
R. ©. Rawlin
Rosa Wilson
J. H. Wilson
L J Grogan
South Mechanic Street
GAM
Enesley
Willcox
Leighton Jill
Hamaker
Swain
J. W. Harmon
Washington, D
Warters
Warter
E. H. Hanna
Star and Republic
Jhoun County
J. L. Harvey
G. W. Hubbard
A.J. ‘Arvin
Martin
Charles D. Martin
P. C. Patterson
Friends of
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Slark Morgan
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Postell
Anniston Mercantile Company
Brokers
Orton, Grain and Stocks
New York
Chicago
New Orleans
Noble Street
Correspondenge
G. B. Flint
Hame
Anniston Danking & Loan CO
M. B. Wellborn
Boyer’s
Urigiol Chemical Co
Los Angeles
Cal
Lamar & Rankin Drug Co
Atlanta
Agenta
Universite of Alabama
Eee
John W. Abercrombie
Annex
Robt. T. Nabors
University P. O
E. Julius Williams
Turner’s
Tenth ST
WHITE
Alee
Texas
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Cornatzar
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