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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1901
Page
4
The region around Anniston holds vast mineral potential with gold, mica, kaolin, and fire clay in the hills of Cleburne and Clay counties. The article predicts Anniston becoming a mining hub as discoveries entice growth and prosperity for locals, while noting a Huntsville farmer’s gold find valued up to eighty thousand dollars by Frank Jacks.
A merry crowd joined Master Harry Higginbotham for a birthday party yesterday afternoon in Ovromn. Guests included Misses Katie, Mary and Anico Humphries, Trixie Humphries, Carrie Higginbotham, and many Higginbothams. Mrs. Luthreil plans a Georgia visit. Minnie Marrion of Birmingham visits Mea. W. R. Buchanan. Miss Mae Robertson visits Anniston and Oxford. Edgar P D Smith from the Anniston post office takes a two week vacation. R K Thomason spends yesterday at his Choccoloco farm. A sizeable Oxford crowd attended the Oxford Lake entertainment last evening.
City Marshal Re. B. Blackburn was shot and seriously wounded by an unknown tramp at 9:50 p.m. last night. A 38 caliber revolver was fired as he attempted to arrest the man, with a shot striking below the right breast between the ribs. Dru, Sibley and Collins attend the wounded officer, who rests easy as the assailant is pursued by residents.
Mr B Milner of Woodlawn dies Wednesday night at Ingram Well after months of illness. W M Frank of C BE Kidd & Co prepared the body for shipment to Woodlawn for burial. Milner’s mother and brother-in-law were with him.
A new brick building rises on Noble street beside Elam Drug Co. It will house Sawyer Shoe Co. in the larger north room and Miss Daniels Millinery in the adjacent unit. Completion is expected around September 1 with immediate occupancy upon finish.
If your mirror shows a sallow complexion and blotches, it hints at liver trouble. Dr King’s New Life Pills claim to regulate the liver and purify the blood, giving clear skin and rosy cheeks for 25 cents at Klam Drug Co.’s drug store.
Oscar Bowman of Lebanon Kentucky credits Fo Leys Kidney Cure with permanent relief from kidney disease. He shares his life saving experience and thanks McKireath Drug Co for distribution.
J. Reynolds, noted expert plumber, completes all work promptly and to satisfaction. Large stock of bath tubs and related supplies available for customers.
They Work While You Sleep. While your mind and body rest Cas earets Candy Cathartic repair your digestion, your liver, your bowels, put them in perfect order. Genuine tablets stamped C. C. C. Never sold in bulk. All druggists roc.
Elegant parlor observation and cafe dining cars operate between Memphis Tennessee and Atlanta Georgia with departures from Memphis at 8 15 p m via K C M B R R and arrivals in Atlanta at 10 15 p m on Birmingham and Southern Railway No 36 Returning from Atlanta at 8 05 p m Memphis via Southern Railway No 385 to Birmingham then Kansas City Memphis line These cars offer improved comfort and a la carte meals with a smoking room at the rear Moderate rates apply This service supplements existing Pullman sleeping cars Memphis to Atlanta departing 9 10 p m and arriving 11 30 a m the next day.
Advertises Foley's Kidney Cure from McBirreath Drug Co as a preventive for Bright's disease and kidney or bladder disorders, warning to take it in time to avoid illness.
A brief item highlights Rye leading Levi’s team with standout performance as collars and cuffs style comparisons rise in the fashion feature. The piece names Rye and Levi's as key figures in a sartorial leadership moment.
An old advertisement promotes Banner Salve by McElreath Drug Co for cuts wounds sores and skin ailments and touts Dr Mobws Aparagua Pills as a kidney cure offered free with Sterling Kennedy Co Chicago as advertiser.
Past Time to Texas announces a new Queen and Crescent connection from Meridian to Shreveport with faster routes to Texas. Southern Railway No. 37 links for quicker western travel, and ticket agents can provide details. Also an ad for Mason Feint Jars by Anniston Hardware Co.
A brief credit line notes KR O. Watson as skilled in drawing and teamwork with a contact reference Phone 72.
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