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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1906
Page
3
Special to The Star Montgomery August 16 Judge Thomas G Jones outlined upcoming U S court terms in the Northern and Middle districts Birmingham opens mid October for criminal docket Aniston adjourned December Montgomery term pushed to January Tuscaloosa term late January or early February Judge Toulmin cannot reach Anniston heavy work falls on Judge Jones with summer duties ongoing
The state cotton mill at Speigners will switch to a night shift to use hands removed from Montgomery Cordage Co. This shift should raise output and profits. For nineteen months ending July 31 the mill earned $49,977.78 net and paid $675 to the convict fund in July, showing earnings from manufacturing and convict hire feeding the state treasury.
Mr. Chas Baldwin of Edwardsville Illinois says chronic constipation and stomach troubles improved after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. A package costs 25 cents with free samples available. For sale by J. L. Wikle.
A series of historical notes lists events from 1534 to 1904 including the founding of the Jesuits by Ignatius Loyola, the deaths of biographer Ben Johnson and statesman Charles A Pinkney, executions, battles, captures, and atrocities across Europe, the Caribbean, and the southern United States.
A tale from Harper's Bazaar portrays a guest who dines well and tips everyone in sight. A final waiter emphasizes toothpicks as the last memorable gesture, provoking a lighthearted rebuke about remembrance.
An old notice claims the yellow fever germ resembles malaria and promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as the most effective remedy. The ad guarantees cures for malaria poison and constipation and lists Elam Otway Houser's and West End Drug Co as sellers for 25 cents.
Edwin Booth, performing Hamlet in a small town, faced a prank when the gravedigger pushed out an empty tomato can instead of a skull. A shooting cracker inside the can exploded, causing Booth to break character. curtain fell early and refunds were issued. The gravedigger reportedly never acted again.
Chas W Moore, a machinist from Ford City Pa, suffered severe burns to his band after an electrical furnace incident. He used Bucklen's Arnica Salve with rapid, complete recovery. Advertises as the greatest healer on earth for burns wounds sores eczema and piles. 25 cents at West End Drug Co and Elam Ordway Houser.
In hot months the first sign of a child’s loose bowels needs prompt care to prevent complications. Use Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, then a castor oil cleanse. Rev M O Stockland of Little Fall Mina endorses it as valuable for common childhood disorders. Sold by J L Wikle.
In Switzerland a state monopoly governs all intoxicants, funding public advancement and a government revenue of 1,000,900 dollars annually. Ten percent of this revenue is earmarked to combat intemperance, with funds distributed among the cantons.
Seven hours of sleep is the minimum for the average person, says Prof Weygand of the University of Würzburg. His experiments show cutting sleep by three hours halves memory power. fasting has far less harmful effect.
The Rev J C Warsen of Sharon Baptist Church Belair Ga hails Electric Bitters as a Godsend curing his back pain joints and collapse. He says two bottles made him 60 strong allowing a three mile walk in fifty minutes and plans to walk more. Sold at West End Drug Co Elam Ordway Houser for 50 cents as a remedy for weakness and stomach liver and kidney issues.
An old advisory notes symptoms of kidney complaints including urine sediment, color changes, back pain, itchy dry skin, weight loss, and fatigue. It warns improper treatment worsens kidney disease and cautions against diuretics and self treatment. It promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative as nerve support for kidney function.
Friends of Hon. Wm. B. Craig of Dallas county announce his candidacy for Congress from the Fourth District subject to the Democratic primary. Pergy Clark is also announced as a candidate for representative in Congress from the Fourth District Alabama subject to the Democratic primary on August 27, 1906.
Tuition free enrollment last session 524 in all classes 832 in four classes of the Normal School from 55 Alabama counties 300 boarders 185 teachers expert in their departments strong professional courses well equipped manual training department prepares for state examination board $10 per month up expenses 75 to 125 per session address for catalogue
Phone 72. Lay in your winter's supply with good coal from R. O. Watson. Delivery and prompt service available.
Miss Martha Bell Bedcond Hand Furnitura asks interested buyers to call 455 or visit 1790 Blue Mountain Avenue. T M Henderson at 918 Noble Street lists second-hand furniture and stoves for sale with cash payment terms.
A historic clothing and furnishings shop advertises its full range for men women and children. The store promises head to foot outfitting with goods for all ages.
High grade furniture of all kinds stocks New Home sewing machines and stoves offered at reasonable prices.
The ad proclaims the store on Noble Street and Twelfth Street in Anniston carries the largest stock with the greatest variety and the lowest prices in furniture and undertakings.
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