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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1902
Page
4
The Evening Star appeals for fairness in the gubernatorial race between Gov Jelka and Ex Gov Johnston. It notes Johnston is a steadfast Democrat and disputes any portrayal of him as anti party. The Star endorses Judge B F Crook as a conscientious, diligent district executive committeeman candidate, stressing the role carries responsibility without salary and urging the best men be chosen.
A printed advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy that cures catarrh in all stages by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents offer 100 dollars for any failure and invite readers to send for testimonials from Toledo based Coltwry & Co. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills with the same ad.
Beata district superintendents in Anniston Oxanna and Oxford are to inform their schools that the District Sunday School convention scheduled for August 28 at West Anniston Presbyterian church is postponed to Thursday September 11 at the same venue with the same program and speakers. Delegates should be named for the County Sunday School conventions meeting next Thursday and Friday at Choctocoeco Alabama, and sent to Mr. B N Milligan Choecoloeco for accommodations.
Miller Drug Co advertises Poley’s Kidney Cure claiming to cure Bright’s Disease diabetes stone in bladder and other kidney and bladder diseases with a bold general guarantee.
How to win, make a life plan to save weekly, deposit to The City National Bank Savings Department at 4 percent. Save regularly to build a bank account and avoid poverty. A personal interview is solicited by J. W. McElrzain, Cashier.
A traveling colored review called A Rabbit's Foot will perform Monday evening August 25 under a large waterproof canvas at the corner of Noble and Thirteenth streets. The act features a big band, orchestra, elaborate scenery and wardrobe with one performance. Admission is 35 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.
House for rent a 14 room modern in desired location with September 1 possession apply to L H Kaplan Ninth and Noble Auction sale at noon August 25 1902 in front of First National Bank Anniston Lot 4 Block 30 West Anniston to highest cash bidder W W Ringfellow Assignee Blackwell & Agere 21 31 Attorneys Fresh caramels at Dowe's candy kitchen and Sadie's Mustin Underwear sale
The Evening Star quotes the Cullman Democrat saying Joseph F. Johnston predicted he would bolt if counted out. Johnston disputed the claim saying in Anniston he did not fear being counted and would become governor with a one vote majority.
In a August 23 letter from TuHos. BE. Kriey the writer criticizes the Water company for low pressure hindering firemen during the Miller Drug Co. blaze. He urges the company to abandon excuses about garden watering and pipe freezing as a reason for poor pressure and urges action despite late hour and hot weather.
Emery F. Crook defends his stance for State Committeeman in Anniston Alabama, urging local support for residents and merchants over outside influence. He reiterates his claim against Kilby and invites the public to judge who better represents Anniston interests.
J L Blusives of Anniston writes to the Evening Star demanding adequate ice from the Anniston Ice Co claiming they have lacked enough to preserve meat for a month while bars and beer vaults receive it. He urges action and questions pricing fairness.
The notice promotes Postell's Elegant Flour as nutritious and reliable, sold by Anniston Mercantile Co. It highlights white quality and careful handling, urging purchase from all good grocers. It also asserts Gerst bottled beer as the best choice, single source for preferred taste.
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