26 Aug 1901
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1901
Page
1
In Winchester area a lynch mob seized a captured Black man after he killed Sadapries Williams, wife of a nearby farmer. They transported him to the crime site twelve miles away and burned him at a stake before a crowd counted in the thousands, with witnesses continuing into night as the body was consumed.
Assistant Secretary Tighe urged steel workers to uphold contract rights against steel trust pressure. He warned the Amalga mated Association’s survival depended on concerted action with east unionists. Speakers Bow men Nedrey Skeffington Lamphere urged a strike.
In Selma on August 26 crude oil surfaced while workers cleaned an old artesian well at the American Cotton Oil company plant. Owner and manager J M Baker anticipate deeper drilling after an expert arrival tomorrow. Coal and natural gas were known locally but not in commercial quantities until Beaumont sparked interest.
Two mules pulling a W. T. Owen produce dray wear straw hats with ear slits, creating a sober appearance. The hats cost a nickel but are said to be worth a dime, described as a Kennesaw cigar novelty.
The celebrated mystic Herrmann opens the theatrical season at the Noble Street theater tonight with a strong amusement bill. Vaudeville acts of high order accompany Herrmann’s performance. Gallery prices range from 25 to 75 cents and 1 dollar.
Mrs. O. BE Duttee of Danville Illinois reports both children cured by Foley's Honey and Tar with no doctor bill. McElreath Drug Co. advertises the remedy as effective for coughs. The Silver Ash Anniston promotes a union made cigar and coal and wood delivery by R. O. Watson name phone 72.
McBireath Drug Co reports Oscar Bowman of Lebanon Kentucky credits Foley’s Kidney Cure with a permanent cure for kidney disease that would have cost him his life. Bowman’s testimonial emphasizes the product’s life saving claims.
A reader spotlight extols The Silver Ash as a home product and a patriotic choice for smokers. It is touted as among the best nickel cigars available, appealing to value seekers and brand loyalists alike.
A brief note from BR. O. Watson states readiness for all kinds of drawing and team work and provides a phone contact as 72 for follow up.
Montgomery August 26. There is speculation on how long the constitutional convention will take to finish its work. It reassembles next Wednesday to review the harmony committee report and may stay from three to ten days. Chairman White said amendments prepared will be limited to harmonizing the new instrument with existing conditions and likely not require lengthy debates. R O Watson moving services ad notes furniture and piano handling with phone number 72.
Six games set at Oxford Lake this week likely to be final of season. Oxford vs Childersburg offers three games with two Saturday afternoon and one Wednesday morning to align with 11:50 Southern train. Cave Spring and visitors from Rome Cedartown and Twin City League provide a three day series with Cave Spring manager J. M. Ragan.
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