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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1906

Page

5

Local notices mix with ads and incidents in Anniston

The page includes ads for The Reliable Jeweler and Optician and Marsh's 1013 Noble street, a report that Mr. J A Wooten moved Pelham Guards knapsacks from Mobile encampment, and various local notices. Crime news notes John Jennings arrested on defacing property with a $100 bond, while other items mention building permits, a hospital plan, and Skeeter Scare products from Elam Ordway & Howser.

John Jennings John Riley Crook

Anniston Watch Repair Leader Said to Excel

The Anniston store manager Mr. Lee W. Thomas is praised as the most skilled Alabama watchmaker. His credentials include extensive practical experience and thorough technical training from a major Eastern school. He can craft any watch part except the dial hair and main springs, using genuine materials and modern tools at fair prices.

Anniston Lee W. Thomas Alabama

Local residents and travelers pass through the city hub

Mr. Lewis Wilson works as a salesman at City Hardware Co. Mr. John Wood of Obatehie is in the city today. Mr. H. P. Salter went to Gadadea this morning. Mr. J. M. Garvin of Rock Run visits the city. Jos. Eros returns from New York with his daughter Eleanor. Herbert W. Smith attends business then heads to Birmingham. Dr. T. W. Ayers returns from Blue Mountain Miss and Siloam Springs Ark where he spoke to religious gatherings on China.

Lewis Wilson The City Hardware Co J. M. Garvin Rock Run Herbert W. Smith Talladega Birmingham

Erie Woman Mistakes Face Wash for Lotion Prank

An Erie woman obsessed with a face wash brand used a bottle she found in her daughter’s room to apply a thick coat on her face and later on white canvas shoes, causing a surprising reaction. The episode is reported in the Erie Record with a humorous tone.

Erie Cresser Gonto

United Confederacy Veterans Reunion at Anniston

A reunion of Northeast Alabama United Confederate Veterans from Calhoun Clay Cleburne Etowah Jefferson Randolph Shelby St Clair and Talladega counties is called for September 18 1906 in the Anniston Circuit Court room with a two day session. All veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy invited with free entertainment and a grand march and Southern barbecue planned for September 19.

Alabama United Confederate Veterans’ Association Calhoun Clay Cleburne Etowah Jefferson Randolph Shelby St. Clair Talladega Court House Anniston Ala United Daughters of the Confederancy

San Francisco Horror and Palace Hotel Fire Tale

A contemporary reports that San Francisco's disaster saga grows with Lord Dynevor's silk hat perishing in the Palace hotel due to a valet's forgetfulness. Only the bare fact is known at present.

St. James San Francisco

Weather data for Anniston August 16 1906 and forecast

The Anniston weather report records a barometer of 29 02, temperature at 7 am of 72, precipitation 0 05, wind from the southeast at 8 miles per hour, and a low of 68 at 4 am. Forecast calls for fair tonight and Friday. Skeeter Scare Elam Ordway Howser advert.

Fern sale offers half price on ten kinds of plants

Surplus stock of ferns in ten varieties at half value with size options. Large plants heavily discounted to make room for small sizes. Plants ship with about 10 percent extra cost. Shipping paid on orders of five dollars or more. Contact F. J. Ulbricht to order or inquire by phone, mail, or visit.

F. J. Ulbricht

James Wilson of Iowa Dies Versatile Public Servant

James Wilson, United States Secretary of Agriculture and former Iowa leader, born August 16, 1835 in Ayrshire Scotland. He served as secretary since May 5, 1807, completing a decade in the cabinet. Renowned as a skilled farmer, he led Tama County farm studies and Iowa Agricultural College before national service.

James Wilson United States Ayrshire Scotland Quighishing McKinley Wilson Iowa Tama County Iowa Agricultural College House of Representatives

Land Titles Guaranteed by Alabama Abstract Company

Alabama Abstract Company at Anniston offers title examination with a guaranteed bond if the title is approved by their attorneys. Advertisement notes monthly cash advances and availability.

Alabama Abstract Company Mh2eet Anniston

Lax-ets Formula Promoted For Pain Relief Candy Tabs

An advertisement describes Lax-ets Formula as a biting remedy for pain. It claims the medicine moves the bone and soothes discomfort gently. Sold in a metal case for five cents a box by J. L. Wikle.

J. L. Wikle

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wikle’s Trafeefe City News W.f.vanarsdel J. A. Wooten Pelham Guards Cane Creek Marsh Noble Street E. A. Walker Elvira Walker Oxford Anniston Electric & Gas Company Anniston Cash Store Bass & Heard Greene Carter Music Company Rnpiston South Carter Music CO Anniston, Ala Henry Bell W. Carlton Dr. Marsh Skeeter Elam, Ordway & Howser Jennings D. Woodruff Anniston National Bank Almstead Smith W. A. Smith Dr. Smith Monroeville Mobile Crabtree F. M. Ledbetter Marvin Hill E. E. Forbes Piano Co Abner C Thomas Noble L. W. Thomas Mgr Anniston Store F. C. Leyden Smith Blg Ever Tae Feof Oferforks Fof John Wood Obatehie H. P. Salter Gadadea Mr. Jos Eros New York Eleanor T. W. Ayers Blue Mountain, Miss, and Siloam Springs Ark China Aforke S. E Anniston and Vicinity W. F. Clark Evening Star Monk & Crumpton, Crocers Gurnee Tyler Hill Randolph-Alexander Realty CO Walnut Street Quintard O. H. Parker & CO E. 19Th St Oo, M. Bricker J. L. Murphy & Co W. ©. Ward R. E. Garner Carre-Field Shoe CO R. S. Pendle Polevooue Deraggustia Express Miss Clark Constantine Building A. Hanson Korrent E. L. Turner & Co. Agts Thomas’ Drug Store W. 10Th St Russell Bros Kodaks
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