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Newspaper

Anniston Evening Star

Location

Anniston, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1901

Page

4

Oxford to Open Mattress Factory September First

Mr T 8 Bagley, a noted figure in Oxford, plans to start a mattress factory by September 1 with J G Gregory of Fort Worth named superintendent. Calhoun Rifles officers announced at a recent armory meeting under Captain A Harrison with a list of non commissioned officers and musicians. Local notes report several residents visiting or returning to Oxford and a few illness updates among townsfolk.

Oxford Bagley J. G. Gregory Fort Worth Tex Calhoun Rifles A. Harrison Sam L. Green Paul M. Eichelberger Albert Hardin Ross Mattison J. Henry Edmondson W. J. Moos Lewie Aderhold Joe Thomason Tom Smith Bell J. Hazard W. E B. Hughes Gowan Roberts Frank Roberts

Alabama sheriffs defend prisoners amid mob violence at Ashville

The Alabama sheriffs faced a wrenching duty to protect inmates during a mob storming the St. Clair county courthouse. Sheriff North and deputies repelled the crowd to prevent lynching, acting with resolve though it pained friends among them. The Birmingham Age-Herald praised North for doing his duty and keeping the county from crime or disgrace.

North Pelham St. Clair County

Bennettsville Editor Endorses Federal Bitters Claim

A Bennettsville editor recounts his wife’s recovery from dyspepsia after using Federal Bitters. He reports she regained strength after taking seven bottles and could eat again, praising the remedy’s effect on indigestion and liver issues. The note appears as a promotional testimonial from Elam's Drug.

A. Brown Bennettsville Fedrie Bitters

Calhoun Club Reorganized Elects New Officers

The Calhoun club was reorganized yesterday in J. J. Willett’s law offices. T. B. Kilby was elected president and J. J. Willett as vice president with T. E Kilby as temporary secretary. The new governing board includes J. C. Sproull, T. L. Robinson, James Keith, J. B. Lagarde, and A. L. Tyler Jr. About fifty prominent business and professional men will form the initial membership and plan a long, prosperous future.

Calhoun Club J.J. Willett T. B. Kilby J. J. Willett Lemen Messrs J.C. Sproull T. L. Robinson James Keith J. B. Lagarde A. L. Tyler New Calbony Club

Oxford crowds flock to Lake entertainment shows

Oxford is supplying crowds for entertainment at the Lake and all enjoy the sights to the utmost.

Oxford

Labor Day Parade Plans Highlight City Involvement

Aniston and Oxford military companies invited to join the Labor Day parade. City officials council police and fire departments slated to participate with carriages mounted police and fire units in uniform with reels and hose wagons.

Anniston Oxford Dousness Fire Departments Fire Department

Botanic Blood Balm Promises Free Trials for Many Ailments

Advertisement promotes Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a cure for ulcers scrofula eczema skin troubles and many other conditions. Claims 30 years of testing and thousands cured. Free l0,000 trial treatments offered with prepaid shipment from Blood Balm Co Atlanta Ga and free medical advice with trouble description.

Blood Balm Co Atlanta

J L Wikle School Session Opens with 251 Pupils

J L Wikle advertises a thorough program with primary to collegiate study and specialists in music art elocution and more. The last session enrolled 251 pupils and bright prospects ahead as the new term begins Wednesday September 11.

Diamond Ring Contest Voting List at Pavilion Hall

A Labor Day event lists young ladies in the diamond ring contest funded by M. F. Doering. Ballots sell for ten cents at the Famous until Sept 24 10:30 am then at Pavilion Hall until polls close at 9 pm Emmie Darden leads with 16 votes followed by Laura Brown Ethel Frank Bessie Mimms Carrie Draper Ellie Ragsdale Ida Crook Hattie Williams Selma Lagerson with votes ranging from 13 to 3 Ballots cost 10 cents each and may be purchased at the Famous

M. F. Doering Pavilion Hall Pavillion Hall Emmie Darden Laura Brown Ethel Frank Ete Bessie Mimms Carrie Draper Ellie Ragsdale Ida Crook Ae Bone Hattie Williams Selma Lagerson

Model Laundry Emphasizes Clear Water and Soap

The Model Laundry highlights two key washing principals, clear water and good soap, as essential for clean clothes, noting terms like hand Noble.

Silver Ash Anniston cigar gains attention in town

A clipped, unclear sentence mentions a Silver Ash-Anniston cigar, noting growing interest locally and implying merit or quality. Details and full context are missing from the fragment.

Anniston

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